What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan?

The distance between Downtown Jersey City and Manhattan is 58 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan?

The bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan bus from?

Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan train from?

Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.

Where does the Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan bus arrive?

Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan train arrive?

Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan train services, operated by PATH, arrive at 33rd Street station.

Can I drive from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 2874+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
54 min
$7–23
Drive 9.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattancar 9.7 mi
19 min
$2–3
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain Path
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway B
1h 6m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Jersey City to Manhattantaxi 9.7 mi
19 min
$35–50

Downtown Jersey City to Manhattan by foot and bus

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Distance: 57.3 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 47 min.

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