Marlboro is about 40 miles from Manhattan, close enough for a day trip and far enough that driving and parking in the city is a real chore. These are the main options our neighbors use.
NJ Transit buses from park & ride lots
Commuter buses run from park & ride lots in and around Marlboro, including the Union Hill park & ride, to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Permit spaces can be limited, so check with NJ Transit and the township before you count on a spot.
The train from Matawan-Aberdeen
The Matawan-Aberdeen station on NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line is a short drive from Marlboro and has trains to New York Penn Station. We run many station drop-offs and late-night pickups for train riders who would rather not leave a car in the lot.
Ferries from the Bayshore
Ferries from Monmouth County’s Bayshore towns cross to Manhattan in about 40 minutes to an hour. A car to and from the ferry terminal makes this a relaxed option.
Door-to-door car service
For Broadway shows, dinners, games, hospital appointments or a group outing, a car is often simplest: we pick you up at home, drop you at the door in the city and bring you back at a time you choose — no transfers, no parking garages.
See our NYC tours & Broadway car service for more ideas.