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How to get fromJersey City to Brooklynby train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Jersey City to Brooklyn by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Park Place to Church Avsubway subway 2
    44 min
    $6

  2. Drive 10.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Brooklyncar car 10.9 mi
    22 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, line 2 subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Church Avsubway subway 2
    1h 36m
    $10–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Brooklyntaxi taxi 10.9 mi
    22 min
    $45–55

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Jersey City to Brooklynwalk walk 10.1 mi
    3h 9m

  6. Train, line 5 subway

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Fulton St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    49 min
    $6

Jersey City to Brooklyn by train and subway

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jersey City to Brooklyn. However, you can take the train to World Trade Center, walk to Park Place, then take the line 2 subway to Church Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Church Av via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 36m.

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