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
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 fastest way to get from New Jersey to Times Square is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $70 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 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 10 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 $1 - $320.
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 NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn 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 $1 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $27 and takes 36 min.
- Distance: 10 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 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 - $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $6 and the journey takes 36 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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $3
- Adult
- $3 - $6
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
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $12 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $140
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 Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $320
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $7 - $100
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $14 - $170
- Business Seat - Adult
- $15 - $190
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $26 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $50 - $250
- First Class - Adult
- $50 - $320
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $14
- Child Coach - short notice
- $5 - $17
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $9 - $30
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $10 - $35
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $22
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $20 - $65
- Business Seat - short notice
- $26 - $45
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $3 - $60
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $1 - $6
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 Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $21
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $14 - $21
- Saver
- $3 - $21
- 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 NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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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