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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    44 min
    $15–28

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watchung to Newarkcar car 17.8 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from East 2Nd St At Berckman St to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Plbus bus 59
    1h 31m
    $19–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watchung to Newarktaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    23 min
    $70–85

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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from East 2Nd St At Berckman St to Broad St At Branford Pl/Edison Pl hourly. Tickets cost $3–11 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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