There are 3 ways to get from New Paltz to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 6m$86–132Drive 79.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Paltz to Jersey Citycar 79.3 mi
1h 32m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from New Paltz to New Yorkbus Adt A121 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Sip Avebus 119
2h 28m$29–82
New Paltz to Jersey City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Paltz to Jersey City is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from New Paltz to Jersey City is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from New Paltz to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from New Paltz and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from New Paltz station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between New Paltz and Jersey City is 89 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Paltz to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from New Paltz to Jersey City, including transfers.
New Paltz to Jersey City bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New Paltz station.
New Paltz to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Paltz to Jersey City is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $85 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between New Paltz, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Paltz to Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
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More Questions & Answers
New Paltz to Jersey City bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
New Paltz to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Paltz to Jersey City is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from New Paltz to Jersey City.
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