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How to get fromNewark Penn Station to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    13 min
    $4

  2. Line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    23 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Penn Station to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    7 min
    $14–17

  4. Drive 5.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Penn Station to Jersey Citycar car 5.1 mi
    7 min
    $1–2

  5. Line 1 bus via Ferry St At Union St

    1. Take the bus from Ferry St At Union St to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    28 min
    $1–5

Newark Penn Station to Jersey City by train

Calendar801Weekly Trains
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.7 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, 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 Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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