There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Salem Rd At Morris Avebus 113
46 min$8–25Drive 19.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit)car 19.6 mi
33 min$4–6Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Uniontrain Rarv
1h 2m$5–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit)taxi 19.6 mi
33 min$110–140
Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Salem Rd At Morris Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Union Station (NJ Transit). However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Union via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Manhattan and Union Station (NJ Transit) is 66 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $8 - $25.
The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Salem Rd At Morris Ave takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $8 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $21 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Union Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Salem Rd At Morris Ave hourly. Tickets cost $8–25 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Union via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Penn Station to Union
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Salem Rd At Morris Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–25
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Salem Rd At Morris Ave station.
Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit) is 20 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Manhattan to Union Station (NJ Transit).
There are 3181+ hotels available in Union Station (NJ Transit).