There are 4 ways to get from Atlantic City to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 16m$25–629Drive 112.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlantic City to Jersey Citycar 112.1 mi
2h 19m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
3h 24m$26–82Bus via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0300 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus 119
3h 48m$33–71
Atlantic City to Jersey City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Jersey City is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Jersey City is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Journal Square via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Jersey City is 155 miles. The road distance is 112.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Atlantic City to Jersey City, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Jersey City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Jersey City is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $85 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Journal Square via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Jersey City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Jersey City is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Atlantic City to Jersey City.
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