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How to get fromWatchung to Brooklynby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Watchung to Brooklyn by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train
    3. Take the subway from Fulton St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 53m
    $22–35

  2. Drive 30.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watchung to Brooklyncar car 30.8 mi
    51 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prospect Parksubway subway Q
    1h 57m
    $25–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watchung to Brooklyntaxi taxi 30.8 mi
    51 min
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Watchung to Brooklyn. However, you can take the taxi to Plainfield, take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to World Trade Center, walk to Fulton St, then take the line 5 subway to Church Av. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watchung to Prospect Park via Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 57m.

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