What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Jersey City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Jersey City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 33rd Street and arriving at Journal Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Jersey City?

The distance between Empire State Building and Jersey City is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City?

The train from 33rd Street to Journal Square takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Jersey City bus from?

Empire State Building to Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Jersey City train from?

Empire State Building to Jersey City train services, operated by PATH, depart from 33rd Street station.

Train or bus from Empire State Building to Jersey City?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City is to train which takes 26 min and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $22 and takes 54 min.

Where does the Empire State Building to Jersey City bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Jersey City train arrive?

Empire State Building to Jersey City train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Journal Square station.

Can I drive from Empire State Building to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Jersey City is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Empire State Building to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 3909+ hotels available in Jersey City.

Empire State Building to Jersey City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain Path
26 min
$4
Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Empire State Building to Jersey Citycar 6.8 mi
14 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus 119
54 min
$7–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Jersey Citytaxi 6.8 mi
14 min
$29–35

Empire State Building to Jersey City by foot and train

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Distance: 7 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

PATH operates a train from 33rd Street to Journal Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–22 and the journey takes 39 min.

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