How to get fromJersey City to Union Station (NJ Transit)by train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Union Station (NJ Transit) by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Uniontrain Rarv
56 min
$5–13
Drive 11.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jersey City to Union Station (NJ Transit)car 11.3 mi
16 min
$3
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus 1
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Uniontrain Rarv
1h 9m
$4–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Union Station (NJ Transit)taxi 11.3 mi
16 min
$65–85

Jersey City to Union Station (NJ Transit) by train

151Weekly Trains

56 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jersey City to Union Station (NJ Transit).

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Union Station (NJ Transit), NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Union via Newark Penn Station in around 56 min.

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