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How to get fromJournal Square to South Mountain Reservationby train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Journal Square to South Mountain Reservation by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Newark Penn Station to BROAD STREET stationtram tram Nlr
    3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Maplewoodtrain train Mne
    1h 36m
    $9–26

  2. Drive  13.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Journal Square to South Mountain Reservationcar car 13.2 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 87 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6bus bus 87
    2. Take the train from Hoboken to Maplewoodtrain train Mneg / ...
    2h 5m
    $5–19

  4. Line 1 bus, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Valley St At 1St Stbus bus 31
    2h 25m
    $8–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Journal Square to South Mountain Reservationtaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    22 min
    $30–40

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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and South Mountain Reservation, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Journal Square to South Mountain Reservation via Journal Square Transportation Center, Newark Penn Station, Valley St At 1St St, South Orange, and Maplewood in around 2h 25m.

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