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How to get fromJersey City to South Mountain Reservationby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Maplewoodtrain train Mne / ...
    55 min
    $2–12

  2. Line 1 bus, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Valley St At 1St Stbus bus 31
    2h 12m
    $5–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to South Mountain Reservationtaxi taxi 12.3 mi
    21 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 12.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to South Mountain Reservationcar car 12.3 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

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  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and South Mountain Reservation, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Maplewood hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to South Mountain Reservation via Newark Penn Station, Valley St At 1St St, South Orange, and Maplewood in around 2h 12m.

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