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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Watchungby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Avebus bus 114 / ...
    1h 35m
    $19–42

  2. Drive 30.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Watchungcar car 30.1 mi
    42 min
    $6–8

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    1h 53m
    $18–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Watchungtaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    42 min
    $110–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave hourly. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Watchung via New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Plainfield in around 1h 53m.

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