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How to get fromNew York, NY to Elizabethby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Elizabeth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain train Nec / ...
    1h 3m
    $6–17

  2. Drive  15.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York, NY to Elizabethcar car 15.2 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/Thomas St to Richmond Terr/South Avbus bus Sim33c / ...
    1h 17m
    $38–52

  4. Train, line 62 bus

    1. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Path
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to E Jersey St At Madison Avebus bus 62
    1h 42m
    $6–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Elizabethtaxi taxi 15.2 mi
    22 min
    $90–110

New York, NY to Elizabeth by foot, subway, and train

Calendar374Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Elizabeth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–14 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/Thomas St to Richmond Terr/South Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 54 min.

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