How to get from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train?

From Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train

To get from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - RED
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Train - RED
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ

The distance between Journal Square and Bloomfield, NJ is approximately 12.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bloomfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broad St at James St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Train - RED
Bus - 7272
Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at James St
    ID 17158
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bloomfield, NJ
    Walk to
    Bloomfield, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Train line RED, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Bloomfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ?

    The RED train line goes from Newark - World Trade Center station near Journal Square in Jersey City to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Newark Penn Station station near Bloomfield, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square to Bloomfield, NJ by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Journal Square and Bloomfield, NJ by train, light rail and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Journal Square to get to Bloomfield, NJ?

    Get on the RED train from the Newark - World Trade Center station near Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Journal Square and Bloomfield, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station stop, which is closest to Bloomfield, NJ.

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