How to get fromMerrick to Summit Station (NJ Transit)by train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrick to Summit Station (NJ Transit) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to SummitMne / ...
1h 55m
$10–31
Drive 46.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Summit Station (NJ Transit)46.7 mi
1h 9m
$9–13
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Morris Ave114
2h 51m
$17–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Summit Station (NJ Transit)46.7 mi
1h 9m
$410–490

Merrick to Summit Station (NJ Transit) by train

206Weekly Trains

1h 55mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Summit Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Merrick to Summit via New York Penn Station in around 1h 55m.

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Summit, United States(opens in a new window)

Summit is the northernmost city of Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located within the New York metropolitan area. Situated on a ridge in northern-central New Jersey, the city is located within the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions, and also borders both Essex and Morris counties in the Passaic Valley region. Summit is a commercial hub and commuter town for New York City commuters. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 22,719, an increase of 1,262 (+5.9%) from the 2010 census count of 21,457, which in turn reflected an increase of 326 (+1.5%) from the 21,131 counted in the 2000 census.

Things to do in Summit

Prudential Center(Opens in a new window)

Prudential Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the central business district of Newark, New Jersey, United States. It was designed by HOK Sport (now Populous), with the exterior designed by Morris Adjmi Architects. Opened in 2007, it is the home of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball team from Seton Hall University. The arena seats 16,514 patrons for hockey and 18,711 for basketball. Fans and sports writers have affectionately nicknamed the arena "The Rock" in reference to the Rock of Gibraltar, the corporate logo of Prudential Financial, a financial institution that owns the naming rights to the arena and is headquartered within walking distance of it. In December 2013, the arena ranked third nationally and ninth internationally for self-reported annual revenue.

Turtle Back Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey as part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Situated on 20 acre in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States. Founded in 1963, the zoo was originally a showcase for animals indigenous to New Jersey, but currently features species from every continent except Antarctica. As of 2016, it houses approximately 1400 animals, including several hundred birds in a free-flight aviary. Located adjacent to the Richard J. Codey Arena, former practice home of the New Jersey Devils, the zoo is open year-round.

Watchung Reservation(Opens in a new window)

Watchung Reservation is the largest nature reserve in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It is bounded by the city of Summit, the borough of Mountainside, and the townships of Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, and Springfield.

Paper Mill Playhouse(Opens in a new window)

Paper Mill Playhouse is a regional theater with approximately 1200 seats, located in Millburn, New Jersey. Due to its relatively close location to Manhattan, it draws from the pool of actors (and audience members) who live in New York City. Paper Mill was officially designated as the "State Theater of New Jersey". From 1971 to 2008, Paper Mill held the New Jersey Ballet as its resident ballet company, with the annual production of Nutcracker until the premiere 25th Anniversary tour of Les Misérables took up the ballet's performance slot. Mark S. Hoebee serves as the Artistic Director and Todd Schmidt serves as the Managing Director. In 2016, the playhouse received the Regional Theatre Tony Award.

Places to stay in Summit

DeBary Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hilton Short Hills(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

The Hub Murray Hill, BW Premier Collection(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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