What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from New Jersey to Manhattan?

The distance between New Jersey and Manhattan is 10 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $550.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Manhattan?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Penn Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Manhattan bus from?

New Jersey to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Manhattan train from?

New Jersey to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Manhattan?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Manhattan is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 39 min.

Where does the New Jersey to Manhattan bus arrive?

New Jersey to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the New Jersey to Manhattan train arrive?

New Jersey to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Manhattan is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from New Jersey to Manhattan.

How do I get a train ticket from New Jersey to Manhattan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from New Jersey to Manhattan?

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Where can I stay near Manhattan?

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), taxi, car, train, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
21 min
$2–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
39 min
$7–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Manhattantaxi 15.4 mi
24 min
$55–70
Drive 15.4 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Manhattancar 15.4 mi
24 min
$3–5
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain Path
2. Take the subway from Chambers St to 86 Stsubway C / ...
59 min
$6

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Distance: 10 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 39 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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