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Trip Overview

The average train between Short Hills and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Short Hills to Lower 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.

1h 2m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Short Hills to Lower Manhattan train times

Trains run hourly between Short Hills and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 4m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 11m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 1m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA53 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 1m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA53 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitMTA1h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA1h 1m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitMTA53 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Short Hills to Lower Manhattan? 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 Short Hills to Lower Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 47 min.

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