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There are 6 ways to get from Essex County to Manhattan by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Watsessing Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    32 min
    $2–12

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Orange - Essex Green Shopping Center to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Community Coach
    35 min
    $11–24

  3. Drive 21.7 mi

    1. Drive from Essex County to Manhattancar car 21.7 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essex County to Manhattantaxi taxi 21.7 mi
    32 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 21 bus, train

    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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    1h 17m
    $3–555

  6. Line 21 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Park Terrace to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 21
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train
    3. Take the subway from Chambers St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    1h 48m
    $9–12

Essex County to Manhattan by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Watsessing Avenue to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from West Orange - Essex Green Shopping Center to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 35 min.

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