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How to get fromJersey City to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    26 min
    $4

  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Empire State Buildingcar car 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    54 min
    $7–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

Jersey City to Empire State Building by train and foot

Calendar867Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

PATH operates a train from Journal Square to 33rd Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 39 min.

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