It will be same 8.50 train , the bus about the same plus the ride will be longer
The only option from NYC is the train, unless a bus is free, I don't know anybody who takes a bus. It depends what day of the week. If it's the weekend you will get off peak both ways and 22.50 will be right. If it's a weekday you will have to pay peak for 1 way and it will be a little more
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