New Jersey makes more sense from a train window than its size on a map might suggest. Between Newark and Trenton, the view moves through brick neighborhoods, busy junctions, older industrial corridors, and stretches of trees that briefly shut the city out. The interest comes from watching those changes happen without keeping one eye on an exit sign.
The most practical version of this journey uses NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor, with a possible side trip into Princeton. It is a regional rail outing that can become a full day of walking, eating, and exploring. The $154 in the headline is not a verified ticket price or an all-inclusive package: check the current fare for each journey, then decide how much of your budget to spend off the train. There is no need to spend that amount simply to ride this corridor.
Plan your journey…