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How to get fromNew Jersey to Watchungby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Watchung by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    40 min
    $16–28

  2. Drive 17.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Watchungcar car 17.1 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to E Front St At Watchung Avebus bus 59 / ...
    1h 28m
    $15–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Watchungtaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    24 min
    $65–85

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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Watchung, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl to E Front St At Watchung Ave hourly. Tickets cost $3–12 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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