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

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Fulton Stsubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    28 min
    $7

  2. Drive 7.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Brooklyn to Jersey Citycar car 7.4 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    1h 13m
    $10–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 7.4 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Downtown Brooklyn to Jersey Citywalk walk 6.2 mi
    1h 54m

  6. Subway, train via 14 St

    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 14 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    39 min
    $7

Downtown Brooklyn to Jersey City by subway, foot, and train

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

There is no direct connection from Downtown Brooklyn to Jersey City. However, you can take the subway to Fulton St, walk to World Trade Center, then take the train to Journal Square. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 13m.

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