What is the cheapest way to get from Watchung to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Watchung to Times Square is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Watchung to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Watchung to Times Square is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.

How far is it from Watchung to Times Square?

The distance between Watchung and Times Square is 29 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

How do I travel from Watchung to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Watchung to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $15 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Watchung to Times Square?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Watchung to Times Square, including transfers.

Train or bus from Watchung to Times Square?

The best way to get from Watchung to Times Square is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $15 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 1h 21m.

Can I drive from Watchung to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Watchung to Times Square is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Watchung to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3246+ hotels available in Times Square.

Watchung to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Watchung to Times Square by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn StationRarv
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec / ...
1h 18m
$16–37
Drive 30.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watchung to Times Square30.1 mi
42 min
$6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal114 / ...
1h 21m
$20–43
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watchung to Times Square30.1 mi
42 min
$120–150

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Watchung to New York Penn Station via Plainfield and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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