There are 3 ways to get from Queens to Skillman by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 7m$38–72Drive 58.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Queens to Skillmancar 58.2 mi
1h 27m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Avbus Qm15
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
3h 40m$45–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Skillman is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Skillman is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Skillman. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via E 34 St/5 Av and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Queens to Skillman. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Queens and Skillman is 70 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Skillman without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Queens to Skillman, including transfers.
Queens to Skillman bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.
Queens to Skillman train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Queens to Skillman is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Skillman, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–23 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Skillman via W 34 St/5 Av, E 34 St/5 Av, 8 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to W 34 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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Booking & Getting There
Queens to Skillman bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 34 St/5 Av station.
Queens to Skillman train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Skillman is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Queens to Skillman.
There are 108+ hotels available in Skillman.