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How to get fromUnion Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminalby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Union to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    1h 4m
    $5–20

  2. Drive 18.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminalcar car 18.2 mi
    31 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem Rd At Morris Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113
    1h 15m
    $8–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    31 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus via E 42 St/Madison Av

    1. Take the bus from Salem Rd At Morris Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113
    1h 15m
    $11–33

Union Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal by foot and bus

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Grand Central Terminal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Union Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Union to Grand Central Terminal via Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Salem Rd At Morris Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 45 min.

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