There are 4 ways to get from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
52 min$2–550Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
1h 3m$7–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 13.6 mi
21 min$50–65Drive 13.6 mi
- Drive from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationcar 13.6 mi
21 min$3–4
Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.
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.
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.
The distance between Prudential Center and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.
The best way to get from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $2 - $550.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Penn Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to train which takes 52 min and costs $2 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $40 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between Prudential Center, NJ, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, 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. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $2–440
- First Class
- $90–550
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Prudential Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station.
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