What is the cheapest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at New York Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan?

The distance between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Manhattan is 47 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan?

The bus from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan bus from?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave station.

Where do I catch the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train from?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.

Train or bus from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan is to bus which takes 29 min and costs $6 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $21 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan bus arrive?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train arrive?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan.

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There are 5 ways to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
29 min
$6–19
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattancar 12.1 mi
20 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
36 min
$5–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattantaxi 12.1 mi
20 min
$45–55
Bus via State St At Sussex St
1. Take the bus from State St At Sussex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
1h 11m
$7–25

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Manhattan by foot and bus

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Distance: 47.1 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–19 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level in around 36 min.

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