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How to get fromJersey City to New Canaanby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to New Canaan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 51m
    $17–564

  2. Drive 49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to New Canaancar car 49.1 mi
    1h 12m
    $9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Stamford Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0240
    4h 8m
    $18–45

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to New Canaantaxi taxi 49.1 mi
    1h 12m
    $120–150

  5. Train via Grand Central Terminal

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stamford to New Canaantrain train
    2h 57m
    $20–32

Jersey City to New Canaan by train and foot

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and New Canaan, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to New Canaan via 33rd Street, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to New Canaan via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Stamford Bus Stop, and Stamford in around 4h 8m.

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