What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Madison is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Madison is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Madison?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street and arriving at Madison, NJ. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Madison?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Madison. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Madison?

The distance between Manhattan and Madison is 74 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Madison without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Madison?

The bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Madison, NJ takes 40 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Madison bus from?

Manhattan to Madison bus services, operated by Boxcar, depart from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Madison train from?

Manhattan to Madison train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Madison?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Madison is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $15 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Manhattan to Madison bus arrive?

Manhattan to Madison bus services, operated by Boxcar, arrive at Madison, NJ station.

Where does the Manhattan to Madison train arrive?

Manhattan to Madison train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Madison station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Madison is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Manhattan to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 533+ hotels available in Madison.

Manhattan to Madison - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Madison by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Madison, NJbus Nyc
40 min
$35–50
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Madisontrain Mne
58 min
$2–15
Drive 29.3 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Madisoncar 29.3 mi
44 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Madisontaxi 29.3 mi
44 min
$170–210

Manhattan to Madison by train

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Distance: 73.7 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Madison, NJ, USA?

Boxcar operates a bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Madison, NJ every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Madison hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 58 min.

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