How much does a train ticket from New York City to New Brunswick cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to New Brunswick is $18. The best way to find train tickets from New York City to New Brunswick is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from New York City to New Brunswick?

A train trip between New York City and New Brunswick is around 40m, although the fastest train will take about 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 29 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between New York City and New Brunswick?

The number of trains from New York City to New Brunswick can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from New York City to New Brunswick by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to New Brunswick?

When taking the train from New York City to New Brunswick, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train New York City to New Brunswick from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
7:17am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	7:56am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
7:17am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	7:56am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
7:17am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	7:56am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
7:17am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	7:56am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
7:17am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	7:56am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	9:45am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
9:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	9:45am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
8:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	44m	8:45pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
8:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	44m	8:45pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	9:45am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
9:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	9:45am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
8:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	44m	8:45pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
8:01pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	44m	8:45pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to New Brunswick on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	CheapestFastest
4:50am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	5:29am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
7:17am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	39m	7:56am	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags
12:10pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	40m	12:50pm	New Brunswick Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to New Brunswick.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $18	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$8 - $135	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to New Brunswick

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Brunswick. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

50mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to New Brunswick: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$18

Average train trip duration40m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure4:50am

Distance30 miles (47 km)

Latest train departure10:05pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5506 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $8

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

New York City to New Brunswick Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/03

$28

10/04

$50

Today

$85

10/06

$6

10/07

$6

10/08

$6

10/09

$6

10/10

$6

The cheapest trip from New York City to New Brunswick was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to New Brunswick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $122 for a train ticket from New York City to New Brunswick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-10-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between New York City and New Brunswick is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New Brunswick.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New Brunswick, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between New York City and New Brunswick, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from New York City to New Brunswick while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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