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How to get fromJersey City to Elizabethby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Elizabethtrain train Nec / ...
    22 min
    $3–13

  2. Drive  10.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Elizabethcar car 10.3 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Train, line 62 bus

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Path
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to E Jersey St At Madison Avebus bus 62
    1h 8m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Elizabethtaxi taxi 10.3 mi
    13 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 1 bus, line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to E Jersey St At Madison Avebus bus 62
    1h 21m
    $6–15

Jersey City to Elizabeth by train

Calendar343Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.3 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Elizabeth every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–13 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to E Jersey St At Madison Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 21m.

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