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Manhattan to Essex County trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and Essex County takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Essex County. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manhattan to Essex County train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manhattan and Essex County. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Essex County at 12:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 33 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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    train train 35 min • Direct
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    train train 33 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Essex County? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Essex County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.3 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Essex County, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Bay Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 35 min.

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