There are 4 ways to get from Skillman to Manhattan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 39m$24–47Drive 53.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skillman to Manhattancar 53.9 mi
1h 21m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 53m$47–65Train via 86 St
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 53m$27–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skillman to Manhattan is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Skillman to Manhattan is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $9 - $15.
The distance between Skillman and Manhattan is 59 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.
The best way to get from Skillman to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Skillman to Manhattan, including transfers.
The best way to get from Skillman to Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 1h 53m.
Yes, the driving distance between Skillman to Manhattan is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Skillman to Manhattan.
There are 3515+ hotels available in Manhattan.
What companies run services between Skillman, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Suburban Transit operates a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
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