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How to get fromRutherford to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rutherford to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rutherford to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    10 min
    $2–10

  2. Line 76 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridge Rd At Passaic Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 76
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to West Side Ave At Fairmount Avebus bus 1
    1h 34m
    $3–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutherford to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 10 mi
    14 min
    $24–30

  4. Drive  10 mi

    1. Drive from Rutherford to Jersey Citycar car 10 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

Rutherford to Jersey City by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Rutherford, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Rutherford to Secaucus Lower Level hourly. Tickets cost $2–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridge Rd At Passaic Ave to West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 34m.

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