The average train between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan. 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 Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) station and arriving at Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan is 12.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level in around 36 min.