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How to get fromJersey City to Watchungby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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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 Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    1h 25m
    $18–31

  2. Drive 23.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Watchungcar car 23.6 mi
    28 min
    $5–7

  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 Mountain Ave At Oneida Avebus bus 114 / ...
    2h 20m
    $26–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Watchungtaxi taxi 23.6 mi
    28 min
    $90–120

  5. 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 Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    1h 38m
    $17–33

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Journal Square to Watchung via Newark Penn Station and Plainfield in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Watchung via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave in around 2h 20m.

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