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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Downtown Jersey City is to line 80 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Downtown Jersey City is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $24 - $29.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montgomery St At Washington St and arriving at West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 9th Street and arriving at Journal Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from New York to Downtown Jersey City?

The distance between New York and Downtown Jersey City is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Downtown Jersey City without a car is to line 80 bus which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 80 bus from Montgomery St At Washington St to West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

New York to Downtown Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Montgomery St At Washington St station.

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

New York to Downtown Jersey City train services, operated by PATH, depart from 9th Street station.

Train or bus from New York to Downtown Jersey City?

The best way to get from New York to Downtown Jersey City is to line 80 bus which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 40 min.

Where does the New York to Downtown Jersey City bus arrive?

New York to Downtown Jersey City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave station.

Where does the New York to Downtown Jersey City train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downtown Jersey City?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Downtown Jersey City.

New York to Downtown Jersey City - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 80 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Downtown Jersey City by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 80 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Montgomery St At Washington St to West Side Ave At Fairmount Avebus 80 / ...
27 min
$1–5
Train, line 80 bus
1. Take the train from 9th Street to Journal Squaretrain Path
2. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to West Side Ave At Fairmount Avebus 1 / ...
35 min
$4–7
Train
1. Take the train from 9th Street to Journal Squaretrain Path
40 min
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Downtown Jersey Citytaxi 5.3 mi
10 min
$24–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus 119
49 min
$7–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York to Downtown Jersey Citywalk 5.5 mi
1h 39m

New York to Downtown Jersey City by bus and foot

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Montgomery St At Washington St to West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, PATH operates a train from 9th Street to Journal Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 18 min.

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