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How to get fromElizabeth to Lower Manhattanby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Lower Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    49 min
    $6–17

  2. Drive  14.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Lower Manhattancar car 14.9 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus via South Av/Richmond Terr

    1. Take the bus from South Av/Richmond Terr to Avenue Of The Americas/West Broadwaybus bus Sim33c / ...
    1h 19m
    $39–51

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    23 min
    $85–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
    1h 33m
    $13–36

Elizabeth to Lower Manhattan by train, foot, and subway

Calendar363Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from South Av/Richmond Terr to Avenue Of The Americas/West Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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