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How to get fromBrooklyn to Essex Countyby subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Essex County by subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Line 2 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watsessing Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    1h 52m
    $5–15

  2. Drive 21.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Essex Countycar car 21.9 mi
    36 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Essex Countytaxi taxi 21.9 mi
    36 min
    $85–110

  4. Line 2 subway, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Park Placesubway subway 2
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Ashwood Terracebus bus 21
    1h 53m
    $8–13

Brooklyn to Essex County by subway and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Essex County. However, you can take the line 2 subway to 34 St-Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, then take the train to Watsessing Avenue. Alternatively, you can drive from Brooklyn to Essex County in around 36 min.

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