There are 4 ways to get from Watchung to Manhattan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
1h 12m$19–43Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watchung to Manhattancar 32.4 mi
47 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
1h 21m$23–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watchung to Manhattantaxi 32.4 mi
47 min$120–160
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watchung to Manhattan is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Watchung to Manhattan is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchung to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Watchung to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Plainfield and arriving at New York Penn Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Watchung and Manhattan is 29 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Watchung to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Watchung to Manhattan, including transfers.
Watchung to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave station.
Watchung to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Plainfield station.
The best way to get from Watchung to Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $19 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watchung to New York Penn Station via Plainfield and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Watchung to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Watchung to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watchung to Manhattan is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Watchung to Manhattan.
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