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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Essex Countyby train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Essex County by train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watsessing Avenuetrain train Bntnm
    50 min
    $2–12

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Terminal to YMCA Montclair - Park St At Bloomfield Avebus bus Essex Express from NYC
    1h 15m
    $30–45

  3. Train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Ashwood Terracebus bus 21
    1h 34m
    $4–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Essex Countytaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    25 min
    $65–80

  5. Drive 18.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Essex Countycar car 18.3 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  6. Bus, line 71 bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0355 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Plbus bus 71
    1h 42m
    $8–42

Grand Central Terminal to Essex County by foot and bus

Calendar177Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.7 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Essex County, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Watsessing Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Boxcar operates a bus from Grand Central Terminal to YMCA Montclair - Park St At Bloomfield Ave 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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