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How to get fromJersey City to Union Cityby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Union City by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from 2ND STREET station to Bergenline Avetram tram Hblr
    10 min
    $2–9

  2. Line 88 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to New York Ave At 46Th Stbus bus 84 / ...
    30 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Union Citytaxi taxi 5.8 mi
    9 min
    $25–31

  4. Drive 5.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Union Citycar car 5.8 mi
    9 min
    $2

Jersey City to Union City by tram

Calendar850Weekly Trams
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.7 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

NJ Transit operates a vehicle from 2ND STREET station to Bergenline Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to New York Ave At 46Th St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 30 min.

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