There are 7 ways to get from Essex Junction to Manhattan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BTV - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2h 18m$96–500Drive 288.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Essex Junction to Manhattancar 288.3 mi
6h 11m$53–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
8h 27m$190–300Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A291-D / ...
10h 22m$56–154Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BTV - LGA
2h 17m$122–814Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BTV - JFK
2h 24m$83–449Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BTV - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4h$131–1,315
Essex Junction to Manhattan by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essex Junction to Manhattan is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Essex Junction to Manhattan is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex Junction to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library and arriving at New York via Downtown Transit Center Burlington and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Essex Junction and Manhattan is 287 miles. The road distance is 290 miles.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Essex Junction to Manhattan, including transfers.
Essex Junction to Manhattan bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Essex Junction to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Manhattan is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs $190 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 10h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $850 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Essex Junction, VT, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library to New York via Downtown Transit Center - A, C, E, G, I, Downtown Transit Center Burlington, Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, and Albany in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Burlington International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–55
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Booking & Getting There
Essex Junction to Manhattan bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Essex Junction to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex Junction to Manhattan is 290 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Essex Junction to Manhattan.
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