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How to get fromJersey City to Perth Amboyby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jersey City to Perth Amboy by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Perth Amboytrain train Njcl / ...
    44 min
    $2–14

  2. Ferry, line 69 ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Paulus Hook to Brookfield Place Terminalferry ferry 23 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brookfield Place Terminal to South Amboyferry ferry 69
    2h 2m

  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 Smith St At State Stbus bus 116
    2h 7m
    $16–52

  4. Drive 21.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Perth Amboycar car 21.8 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Perth Amboytaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    33 min
    $85–110

  6. Line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Perth Amboytrain train Njcl / ...
    1h 37m
    $4–18

Jersey City to Perth Amboy by train

Calendar156Weekly Trains
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Perth Amboy hourly. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Paulus Hook to South Amboy via Brookfield Place Terminal in around 2h 2m.

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