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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
    16 min
    $2–11

  2. Line 83 bus

    1. Take the bus from River St At Salem St to Journal Square Transportation Centerbus bus 83
    1h 28m
    $2–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackensack to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 13.3 mi
    18 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 13.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hackensack to Jersey Citycar car 13.3 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

Hackensack to Jersey City by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.2 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Level hourly. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from River St At Salem St to Journal Square Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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