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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 4m
    $19–32

  2. Drive 23.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watchung to Jersey Citycar car 23.7 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 11m
    $29–67

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watchung to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 23.7 mi
    29 min
    $90–120

  5. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    1h 22m
    $16–33

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Watchung to Journal Square via Plainfield and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watchung to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 11m.

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