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How to get fromWatchung to Long Islandby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Watchung to Long Island by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    1h 36m
    $25–48

  2. Drive 30.8 mi

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    1h 36m
    $20–42

  4. Taxi

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

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  • Distance: 84.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watchung to Roosevelt Island via Plainfield, Newark Penn Station, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 36m.

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