How to get from Manhattan to Cranford by train?

From Manhattan to Cranford by train

To get from Manhattan to Cranford in Cranford, take the RED train from World Trade Center station to Newark station. Next, take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Cranford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - RVL
Leaves from World Trade Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 5
    Ride to train station Cranford
    Ride to train station
    Cranford
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Manhattan to Cranford by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Cranford you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the A subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Cranford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cranford
    Ride to train station
    Cranford
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Cranford

The distance between Manhattan and Cranford is approximately 18.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Cranford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cranford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Manhattan to Cranford by subway and train

To get from Manhattan to Cranford you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the A subway from Chambers St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the RVL train from Newark Penn Station station to Cranford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Train - NJCL
Train - RVL
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5415| Raritan
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cranford
    Ride to train station
    Cranford
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Cranford?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line RVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Cranford?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Subway line A, Train line NJCL, Train line RVL.

  • Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Cranford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Manhattan to Cranford?

    The RED train line goes from World Trade Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Cranford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Cranford by train?

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Cranford by train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Manhattan to get to Cranford?

    Get on the RED train from the World Trade Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Manhattan and Cranford?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to Cranford.

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