How to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ

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Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Trenton, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $78.

Distance: 51 miles (83 km)

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Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ

Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is a train with an average price of $78.
The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between New York, NY and Trenton, NJ including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 20m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ

How to get from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak641 Keystone Service
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  • Amtrak641 Keystone Service
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  • Amtrak43 Pennsylvanian
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  • Amtrak1129 Northeast Regional
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  • Amtrak1169 Northeast Regional
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  • Amtrak1109 Northeast Regional
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ

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There are 2 options to travel between New York, NY and Trenton, NJ including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is a train with an average price of $78.
The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.
The distance from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is approximately 51 miles (83 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Trenton, NJ as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ:
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Cherry Hill, NJ-38 (Cherry Hill Mall).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Trenton, NJ by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ:
  • 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Trenton, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trenton, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Trenton, NJ to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Trenton, NJ, you can explore the bustling Trenton Farmers Market for local produce and crafts, catch a game at Trenton Thunder Ballpark or Arm & Hammer Park, and enjoy a day at Cadwalader Park. Discover art at Artworks Trenton and visit the New Jersey State Museum for diverse exhibits. For history enthusiasts, the Old Barracks Museum and William Trent House Museum offer insights into colonial times, while the Trenton Battle Monument commemorates a key Revolutionary War event. Don't miss the Grounds For Sculpture, a vast outdoor park with contemporary art.
To explore Trenton, NJ, and experience its main attractions like the New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks Museum, and Grounds for Sculpture, a 1 to 2-day visit is typically sufficient.
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