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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to Valley Stream Stabus bus n1
    2. Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    1h 38m
    $11–26

  2. Drive 21.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmont to Jersey Citycar car 21.8 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmont to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    38 min
    $85–110

  4. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 14 Stsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain train
    1h 43m
    $10

Elmont to Jersey City by bus and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Elmont to Jersey City. However, you can take the bus to Valley Stream Sta, walk to Valley Stream, take the train to New York Penn Station, then take the train to Secaucus Upper Level. Alternatively, you can drive from Elmont to Jersey City in around 38 min.

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