There are 5 ways to get from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Morris Plains to Newark Broad Sttrain Mne
1h 27m$10–31Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station)car 27.4 mi
33 min$5–7Line 873 bus, line 70 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Speedwell Ave At Sanders St to Short Hills Mallbus 873
- Take the bus from Short Hills Mall to Newark Penn Stationbus 70
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square Transportation Centerbus 1 / ...
2h 59m$8–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station)taxi 27.4 mi
33 min$60–75Train, line 2 bus
- Take the train from Morris Plains to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Mne
- Take the bus from Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza to Journal Square Transportation Centerbus 2
2h 5m$5–25
Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station). However, there are services departing from Speedwell Ave At Sanders St and arriving at Journal Square Transportation Center via Short Hills Mall and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station). However, there are services departing from Morris Plains and arriving at Journal Square via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Morris Plains and Journal Square (Station) is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station), including transfers.
Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Speedwell Ave At Sanders St station.
Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Morris Plains station.
The best way to get from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 873 bus and line 70 bus and line 1 bus, which costs $8 - $24 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Morris Plains, NJ, USA and Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Morris Plains to Newark Broad St hourly. Tickets cost $3–16 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Speedwell Ave At Sanders St to Journal Square Transportation Center via Short Hills Mall and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Morris Plains to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
Train from Morris Plains to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Speedwell Ave At Sanders St to Short Hills Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
Bus from Short Hills Mall to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Bus from Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza to Journal Square Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills Mall station.
Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station) is 28 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Morris Plains to Journal Square (Station).
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