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How to get fromStaten Island to Jersey Cityby bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton Stbus bus Sim1 / ...
    1h 14m
    $7–11

  2. Drive 14.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Jersey Citycar car 14.1 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    1h 43m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 14.1 mi
    26 min
    $85–110

Staten Island to Jersey City by bus and train

Calendar561Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 57 min.

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