What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Elizabethtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Elizabethtown station. However, there are services departing from Communipaw Ave At West Side Ave and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Elizabethtown?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Elizabethtown station. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Jersey City to Elizabethtown?

The distance between Jersey City and Elizabethtown is 172 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Elizabethtown without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Elizabethtown bus from?

Jersey City to Elizabethtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Elizabethtown train from?

Jersey City to Elizabethtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to Elizabethtown?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Jersey City to Elizabethtown bus arrive?

Jersey City to Elizabethtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Jersey City to Elizabethtown train arrive?

Jersey City to Elizabethtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Elizabethtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Elizabethtown is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Jersey City to Elizabethtown.

Where can I stay near Elizabethtown?

There are 151+ hotels available in Elizabethtown.

Jersey City to Elizabethtown - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Jersey City to Elizabethtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 1m
$53–113
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
5h 34m
$30–61
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Jersey City to Elizabethtowncar 159.5 mi
3h 14m
$30–42

Jersey City to Elizabethtown by train (Amtrak)

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4h 1mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.7 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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