What is the cheapest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Times Square?

No, there is no direct train from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square station. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at New York Penn Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square?

The distance between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) and Times Square is 48 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square?

The bus from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square bus from?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave station.

Where do I catch the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square train from?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.

Train or bus from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square?

The best way to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square is to bus which takes 29 min and costs $6 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $21 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square bus arrive?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square train arrive?

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

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Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square

There are 5 ways to get from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal144 / ...
29 min
$6–19
Drive 13.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square13.1 mi
19 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LevelPasc
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn StationNec / ...
35 min
$5–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square13.1 mi
19 min
$60–75
Bus via State St At Sussex St
1. Take the bus from State St At Sussex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
1h 11m
$7–25

Essex Street Station (NJ Transit) to Times Square by foot and bus

227Weekly Services

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Essex Street Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Polifly Rd At Parker Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–19 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to New York Penn Station via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level in around 35 min.

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