How to get fromRiver Edge to Central Parkby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from River Edge to Central Park by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Rt-4 At Forest Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 171
2. Take the subway from 168 St to 86 Stsubway C / ...
54 min
$13–31
Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from River Edge to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar 13.4 mi
20 min
$3–4
Train, subway
1. Take the train from River Edge to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway B
1h 26m
$9–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Monroe Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
1h 45m
$12–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from River Edge to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi 13.4 mi
20 min
$50–60

River Edge to Central Park by bus, subway, and foot

138Weekly Services

54 minAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from River Edge to Central Park.

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Distance: 50.8 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between River Edge, NJ, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Kinderkamack Rd At Monroe Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–28 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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