There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 6m$8–16Drive 31.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswickcar 31.2 mi
38 min$6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
1h 58m$22–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswicktaxi 31.2 mi
38 min$120–150
Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at New Brunswick via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Journal Square (Station) and New Brunswick is 29 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick, including transfers.
Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd station.
Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA and New Brunswick, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Journal Square to New Brunswick via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square (Station) to Albany St & Spring St via Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 58m.
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick is 31 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Journal Square (Station) to New Brunswick.
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