There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Tappan by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Montvaletrain Pasc
1h 52m$19–41Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Tappancar 26.5 mi
39 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 Housebus Rockland Coaches
2h 5m$18–37Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark to Tappantaxi 26.5 mi
39 min$60–75Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 Housebus Rockland Coaches
2h 49m$19–61
Newark to Tappan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Tappan is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Tappan is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Tappan. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 House via GW Bridge Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Tappan. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Montvale via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Newark and Tappan is 32 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Tappan without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Newark to Tappan, including transfers.
Newark to Tappan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Tappan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Lower Level station.
The best way to get from Newark to Tappan is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Tappan, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Montvale hourly. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 House via GW Bridge Terminal in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Montvale
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from GW Bridge Terminal to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 House
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–22
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St & Washington St - Tappan 76 House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $11–24
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Tappan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.
Newark to Tappan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Montvale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Tappan is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Newark to Tappan.
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