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How to get fromEssex County to Brooklynby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Essex County to Brooklyn by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from West Orange - Essex Green Shopping Center to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Community Coach
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prospect Parksubway subway Q
    1h 10m
    $14–27

  2. Drive 22.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex County to Brooklyncar car 22.8 mi
    37 min
    $5–6

  3. Train, line 2 subway

    1. Take the train from Watsessing Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Avsubway subway 2
    1h 13m
    $6–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essex County to Brooklyntaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    37 min
    $90–110

  5. Line 21 bus, train, line 2 subway

    1. Take the bus from Main St At White St# to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train
    3. Take the subway from Park Place to Church Avsubway subway 2
    1h 41m
    $8–12

Essex County to Brooklyn by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Essex County to Brooklyn. However, you can take the bus to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, walk to 42 St-Times Square, then take the subway to Prospect Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watsessing Avenue to Church Av via Penn Station and 34 St-Penn Station in around 1h 13m.

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