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How to get fromBrooklyn to Jersey Cityby subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Brooklyn to Jersey City by subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Line 5 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Fulton Stsubway subway 5
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    45 min
    $7

  2. Drive 11.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Jersey Citycar car 11.2 mi
    22 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 2 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    1h 37m
    $10–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    22 min
    $45–55

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Brooklyn to Jersey Citywalk walk 10.1 mi
    3h 9m

  6. Line 2 subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Park Placesubway subway 2
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    46 min
    $7

Brooklyn to Jersey City by subway, foot, and train

Calendar575Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.7 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Jersey City. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Fulton St, walk to World Trade Center, then take the train to Journal Square. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Church Av to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave via 42 St-Times Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 37m.

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