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How to get fromNew York to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 9th Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    18 min
    $4

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from HOBOKEN TERMINAL station to WEST SIDE AVENUE stationtram tram Hblr
    24 min
    $2–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sip Ave At Tonnelle Avebus bus 119
    36 min
    $7–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 5.3 mi
    10 min
    $24–29

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New York to Jersey Citywalk walk 5.5 mi
    1h 39m

New York to Jersey City by train

Calendar803Weekly Trains
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

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

PATH operates a train from 9th Street to Journal Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sip Ave At Tonnelle Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–22 and the journey takes 36 min.

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