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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    39 min
    $8–24

  2. Drive  9.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Manhattancar car 9.7 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway B
    43 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Manhattantaxi taxi 9.7 mi
    19 min
    $35–50

Jersey City to Manhattan by bus

Calendar1064Weekly Buses
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.3 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $8–24 and the journey takes 39 min.

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