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How to get fromMerrick to Jersey Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Merrick to Jersey City by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    1h
    $11–27

  2. Drive 30.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merrick to Jersey Citycar car 30.1 mi
    49 min
    $6–8

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    1h 48m
    $16–39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    49 min
    $270–320

  5. Train via Journal Square

    1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 19m
    $13–21

Merrick to Jersey City by train

Calendar206Weekly Trains
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Merrick to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 44 min.

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