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How to get fromNewark to Upper Manhattanby train, subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Upper Manhattan by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 125 Stsubway subway 2 / ...
    37 min
    $6–13

  2. Drive 17.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Upper Manhattancar car 17.5 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 125 Stsubway subway C / ...
    58 min
    $10–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Upper Manhattantaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    27 min
    $70–90

  5. Train, line 2 subway via World Trade Center

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Park Place to 125 Stsubway subway 2 / ...
    50 min
    $6

Newark to Upper Manhattan by train and subway

Calendar670Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Upper Manhattan, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark to Upper Manhattan. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 2 subway to 125 St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to 125 St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 58 min.

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