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How to get fromBrooklyn to Watchungby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 5 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Fulton Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train
    2h 11m
    $22–35

  2. Drive 30.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Watchungcar car 30.9 mi
    52 min
    $6–9

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Prospect Park to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Avebus bus 114 / ...
    2h 13m
    $22–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Watchungtaxi taxi 30.9 mi
    52 min
    $140–170

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 34.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Watchung. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Fulton St, walk to World Trade Center, take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to Plainfield, then take the taxi to Watchung. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Prospect Park to Watchung via 42 St-Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave in around 2h 13m.

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