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How to get fromNew York, NY to Jersey Cityby train, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Jersey City by train, subway, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    33 min
    $4

  2. Drive 5.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York, NY to Jersey Citycar car 5.7 mi
    11 min
    $1–2

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from East Broadway to 14 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    40 min
    $7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    11 min
    $28–35

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New York, NY to Jersey Citywalk walk 5.2 mi
    1h 34m

New York, NY to Jersey City by foot, subway, and train

Calendar862Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

PATH operates a train from World Trade Center to Journal Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 11 min.

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