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How to get fromElizabeth to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec / ...
    18 min
    $2–11

  2. Line 62 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 62
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 2m
    $6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 10.3 mi
    14 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 10.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Jersey Citycar car 10.3 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 62 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    1h 20m
    $3–11

Elizabeth to Jersey City by train

Calendar338Weekly Trains
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.3 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 20m.

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