There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Times Square by train, bus, taxi or car
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New Jersey to Times Square by train
The train journey time between New Jersey and Times Square is around 20 min and covers a distance of around 10 miles. Operated by NJ Transit, Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak and others, the New Jersey to Times Square train service departs from Newark Penn Station and arrives in New York Penn Station. Typically 285 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.
The quickest way to get from New Jersey to Times Square is to taxi which costs $70 - $85 and takes 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark and arriving at New York. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between New Jersey and Times Square is 52 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $11 - $65.
The train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
New Jersey to Times Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark station.
New Jersey to Times Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Times Square is to train which takes 20 min and costs $11 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $35 and takes 30 min.
- Distance: 52.2 miles
- Duration: 20 min
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark to New York hourly. Tickets cost $9 - $14 and the journey takes 30 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Princeton Shuttle
- $12
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $65
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $35
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $23 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $35 - $90
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $21 - $30
- Premium
- $170 - $240
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Business Seat
- $24 - $35
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $65
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $12 - $35
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $22 - $60
- Business Seat - Adult
- $24 - $65
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $45 - $70
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $85 - $130
- First Class - Adult
- $95 - $140
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $9 - $14
- Flexible
- $24 - $35
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $4
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 Senior, Military/Disabled
- $1 - $2
- Adult
- $2 - $4
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Newark, NJ to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com/bookTicket
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark, Nj to New York, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $70 - $85
Newark Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-273-4420
- Website
- newarkairporttaxi.us
Jacob's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 973-673-5900
- Website
- jacobstaxiservice.com
Gold Lincoln Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-344-5566
- Website
- goldlincolntaxinj.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Jersey to Times Square bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.
New Jersey to Times Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Times Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from New Jersey to Times Square.
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