What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Jersey City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Jersey City is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Jersey City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Market St At Broad St and arriving at Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Jersey City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Journal Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from New Jersey to Jersey City?

The distance between New Jersey and Jersey City is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Jersey City?

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Journal Square takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Jersey City bus from?

New Jersey to Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At Broad St station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Jersey City train from?

New Jersey to Jersey City train services, operated by PATH, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Jersey City?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Jersey City is to train which takes 13 min and costs $4. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 27 min.

Where does the New Jersey to Jersey City bus arrive?

New Jersey to Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave station.

Where does the New Jersey to Jersey City train arrive?

New Jersey to Jersey City train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Journal Square station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Jersey City is 6 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from New Jersey to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 2828+ hotels available in Jersey City.

New Jersey to Jersey City - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain Path
13 min
$4
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At Broad St to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus 1
27 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Jersey Citytaxi 5.6 mi
8 min
$15–18
Drive 5.6 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Jersey Citycar 5.6 mi
8 min
$1–2

New Jersey to Jersey City by train

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Distance: 5.7 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

PATH operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Market St At Broad St to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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