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

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Newark is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Newark is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave and arriving at Ferry St At Union St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Newark?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Journal Square and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Jersey City to Newark?

The distance between Jersey City and Newark is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Jersey City to Newark without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $4.

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

The train from Journal Square to Newark, Penn Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Jersey City to Newark bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave station.

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

Jersey City to Newark train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to Newark?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Newark is to train which takes 14 min and costs $4. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Jersey City to Newark bus arrive?

Jersey City to Newark bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ferry St At Union St station.

Where does the Jersey City to Newark train arrive?

Jersey City to Newark train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Newark?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Newark is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Jersey City to Newark.

Where can I stay near Newark?

There are 3428+ hotels available in Newark.

Jersey City to Newark - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
14 min
$4
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Ferry St At Union Stbus 1
25 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Newarktaxi 5.5 mi
8 min
$14–18
Drive 5.5 mi
1. Drive from Jersey City to Newarkcar 5.5 mi
8 min
$1–2

Jersey City to Newark by train

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Distance: 5.7 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

PATH operates a train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Ferry St At Union St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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