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How to get fromUpper West Side to Jersey Cityby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Jersey City by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandtsubway subway 1
    2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    40 min
    $7

  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Jersey Citycar car 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 7m
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 41 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    1h 20m
    $10–29

Upper West Side to Jersey City by subway and train

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.1 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via 7 Av/W 41 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 20m.

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