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How to get fromSouth River to Manhattanby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South River to Manhattan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rt-18 At West Ferris St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 138
    47 min
    $10–35

  2. Line 815 bus, train via South Amboy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main At Jackson St to Broadway At Augusta Stbus bus 815
    2. Take the train from South Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    1h 50m
    $4–21

  3. Drive 39.9 mi

    1. Drive from South River to Manhattancar car 39.9 mi
    52 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South River to Manhattantaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    52 min
    $150–190

  5. Line 815 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St Between Wilcox/Devoe to George St At Albany Stbus bus 811 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    1h 55m
    $17–40

  6. Line 815 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main St Between Wilcox/Devoe to George St At Albany Stbus bus 811 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2h 2m
    $7–25

South River to Manhattan by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.4 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between South River, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Rt-18 At West Ferris St to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 47 min.

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