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How to get fromLong Island to Jersey Cityby subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Jersey City by subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Fulton Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    32 min
    $7

  2. Drive 11.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Jersey Citycar car 11.2 mi
    22 min
    $2–3

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Er
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Paulus Hookferry ferry 45
    1h 1m
    $6–12

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    1h 33m
    $10–29

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    22 min
    $45–55

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    43 min
    $7

Long Island to Jersey City by subway, foot, and train

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.5 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Paulus Hook via Pier 11 / Wall St. in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via 7 Av/ W 36 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 33m.

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