What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to West Haven?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to West Haven is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to West Haven?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to West Haven is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and West Haven?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to West Haven. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave and arriving at New Haven via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and West Haven?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to West Haven. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at West Haven via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Jersey City to West Haven?

The distance between Jersey City and West Haven is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to West Haven without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to West Haven without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to West Haven?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Jersey City to West Haven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to West Haven bus from?

Jersey City to West Haven bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to West Haven train from?

Jersey City to West Haven train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to West Haven?

The best way to get from Jersey City to West Haven is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Jersey City to West Haven bus arrive?

Jersey City to West Haven bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Jersey City to West Haven train arrive?

Jersey City to West Haven train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at West Haven station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to West Haven?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to West Haven is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Jersey City to West Haven.

Where can I stay near West Haven?

There are 203+ hotels available in West Haven.

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to West Haven by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to West Haventrain New Haven
2h 47m
$21–32
Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jersey City to West Havencar 78.4 mi
1h 43m
$15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
3h 24m
$22–62
Bus via Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
3h 41m
$18–62

Jersey City to West Haven by train and foot

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and West Haven, CT, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to West Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $18–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to New Haven via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 3h 24m.

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