There are 5 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain Njcl / ...
2h 13m$16–36Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawancar 43.8 mi
1h 7m$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St#bus 131 / ...
2h 57m$24–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Matawan43.8 mi
1h 7mTaxi
- Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawantaxi 43.8 mi
1h 7m$170–210
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Ravine Dr At Main St# via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Aberdeen-Matawan via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Matawan is 52 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $15 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $15 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Matawan, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan hourly. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St# every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St#
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ravine Dr At Main St# station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Matawan.
There are 199+ hotels available in Matawan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Matawan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
