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How to get fromManhattan to Essex Countyby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Essex County by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus, line 71 bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Plbus bus 71
    1h 34m
    $9–42

  3. Drive 19.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Essex Countycar car 19.8 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Essex Countytaxi taxi 19.8 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

  5. Bus, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Ashwood Terracebus bus 21
    1h 47m
    $6–24

  6. Subway, train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Chambers Stsubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Ashwood Terracebus bus 21
    1h 52m
    $8–13

Manhattan to Essex County by train

Calendar105Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mt Pleasant Ave At Jones Pl via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 34m.

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