What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Watchung?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Watchung is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Watchung?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Watchung is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Watchung?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Watchung. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Mountain Ave At North Dr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Watchung?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Watchung. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Plainfield via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Long Island to Watchung?

The distance between Long Island and Watchung is 83 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Watchung without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Watchung without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $21 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Watchung?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Long Island to Watchung, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Watchung bus from?

Long Island to Watchung bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Watchung train from?

Long Island to Watchung train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Watchung?

The best way to get from Long Island to Watchung is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $21 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Long Island to Watchung bus arrive?

Long Island to Watchung bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mountain Ave At North Dr station.

Where does the Long Island to Watchung train arrive?

Long Island to Watchung train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Watchung?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Watchung is 31 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Long Island to Watchung.

Where can I stay near Watchung?

There are 362+ hotels available in Watchung.

Long Island to Watchung - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Watchung by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At North Drbus 114 / ...
1h 55m
$22–46
Drive 30.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Watchungcar 30.9 mi
52 min
$6–9
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain Rarv
1h 56m
$20–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Watchungtaxi 30.9 mi
52 min
$120–150

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Watchung, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At North Dr hourly. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Watchung via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Plainfield in around 1h 56m.

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