There are 3 ways to get from Brooklyn to Skillman by subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 2 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 25m$36–66Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Skillmancar 51.1 mi
1h 15m$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
2h 56m$94–141
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Skillman is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Skillman is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Brooklyn to Skillman. However, there are services departing from Empire Bl/Washington Av - Brooklyn and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Skillman. However, there are services departing from Church Av and arriving at Princeton Jct. via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Brooklyn and Skillman is 68 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brooklyn to Skillman without a car is to line 2 subway and train which takes 2h 25m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Brooklyn to Skillman, including transfers.
Brooklyn to Skillman bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Brooklyn to Skillman train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.
Brooklyn to Skillman bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square station.
What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Skillman, NJ, USA?
Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Brooklyn to Skillman train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Skillman is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Brooklyn to Skillman.
There are 149+ hotels available in Skillman.