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How to get fromManhattan to Jersey Cityby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Jersey City by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    39 min
    $8–24

  2. Drive  9.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Jersey Citycar car 9.4 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway B
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    39 min
    $7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 9.4 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

Manhattan to Jersey City by bus

Calendar452Weekly Buses
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–24 and the journey takes 39 min.

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