The average train between Newark and Rutherford takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. There is an hourly train service from Newark to Rutherford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newark and Rutherford. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Rutherford at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Rutherford station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Newark to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rutherford station.
The distance between Newark and Rutherford is 11.5 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Rutherford via Secaucus Lower Level in around 49 min.