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How to get fromRed Bank to Essexby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Red Bank to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 51m
    $35–96

  2. Drive 151 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Red Bank to Essexcar car 151 mi
    3h 9m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Bank, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus 921
    8h 9m
    $61–117

  4. Train via New Haven

    1. Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $33–66

Red Bank to Essex by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Red Bank, Monmouth County, NJ, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Red Bank to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Bank, NJ to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Old Saybrook RR Stn, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 8h 9m.

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