How to get fromStaten Island to Journal Square Transportation Centerby bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Staten Island to Journal Square Transportation Center by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Trinity Pl/Rector Stbus Sim1 / ...
1h 18m
$7–11
Drive 14.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Staten Island to Journal Square Transportation Centercar 14.8 mi
27 min
$3–4
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain Sir
2. Take the ferry from St. George to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry Sg
1h 43m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Journal Square Transportation Centertaxi 14.8 mi
27 min
$85–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 15 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain Path
1h 40m
$7–11

Staten Island to Journal Square Transportation Center by bus, foot, and train

561Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Journal Square Transportation Center, NJ, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Trinity Pl/Rector St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 54 min.

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