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How to get fromJersey City to Union Countyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Union County by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Path
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Cranfordtrain train Rarv
    1h 5m
    $5–14

  2. Drive 15.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Union Countycar car 15.4 mi
    21 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 1 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Cranfordtrain train Rarv
    1h 18m
    $4–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Union Countytaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    21 min
    $90–110

  5. 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 North Ave At Orchard Stbus bus 113
    2h
    $15–49

Jersey City to Union County by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Journal Square to Cranford via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to North Ave At Orchard St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h.

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