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How to get fromJersey City to New York City Centerby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 23rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from 23 St to 57 Stsubway subway F / ...
    35 min
    $6

  2. Drive 8.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to New York City Centercar car 8.1 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

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

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to New York City Centertaxi taxi 8.1 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

Jersey City to New York City Center by train, subway, and foot

Calendar815Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and New York City Center, NY, USA?

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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