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There are 2 ways to get from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson by ferry, train or bus

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Ferry, train, line 838 bus  •  3h 56m

  1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Liberty State Park, NJ
  2. Take the train from Exchange Place to Newark Penn Station
  3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red Bank
  4. Take the line 838 bus from Red Bank Rail Station to East River Rd At Black Point Rd# 838

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Ferry, bus, line 838 bus  •  5h 12m

  1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Liberty State Park, NJ
  2. Take the bus from C Columbus Drive At Hudson St to Rt-9 Service Rd At Throckmorton La 68 / ...
  3. Take the line 838 bus from Freehold Center to East River Rd At Black Point Rd# 838

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The most affordable way to get from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson is to ferry and bus and line 838 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 12m.

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The quickest way to get from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson is to ferry and train and line 838 bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 56m.

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The distance between Port of New York and New Jersey and Rumson is 21 miles.

The best way to get from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson without a car is to ferry and train and line 838 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $30 - $45.

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It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson, including transfers.

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There are 106+ hotels available in Rumson. Prices start at $62 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson.
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  • Distance: 20.7 miles
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Port of New York and New Jersey, NJ, USA and Rumson, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson. However, you can take the travel to Liberty Island, take the ferry to Liberty State Park, NJ, take the walk to Exchange Place, take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to Red Bank, take the walk to Red Bank Rail Station, then take the line 838 bus to East River Rd At Black Point Rd#. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port of New York and New Jersey to Rumson via Liberty Island, Liberty State Park, NJ, C Columbus Drive At Hudson St, Rt-9 Service Rd At Throckmorton La, and Freehold Center in around 5h 12m.

Train operators
PATH
Phone
+1 800 234-7284
Website
panynj.gov
Train from Exchange Place to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
21 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
PATH
Senior 65+
$2
Adult
$3
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Red Bank
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$7 - $12
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$3 - $6
Adult
$7 - $12
Bus operators
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Bus from Red Bank Rail Station to East River Rd At Black Point Rd#
Ave. Duration
15 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$1 - $5
Bus from C Columbus Drive At Hudson St to Rt-9 Service Rd At Throckmorton La
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$4 - $9
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$4 - $9
Bus from Freehold Center to East River Rd At Black Point Rd#
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$2 - $7
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$2 - $7
Ferry operators
Statue Cruises
Phone
+1 877- 523- 9849
Email
info@statuecruises.com
Website
statuecruises.com
Ferry from Liberty Island to Liberty State Park, NJ
Ave. Duration
15 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$23 - $25
Website
http://www.statuecruises.com
Book at
https://www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue/

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