How to get from Jersey City to Carteret by bus?

From Jersey City to Carteret by bus

To get from Jersey City to Carteret in New York - New Jersey, take the 125 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 116 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Roosevelt Ave at Edgar St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Bus - 125125
Bus - 116116
Walk to Carteret
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Perth Amboy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Ave at Edgar St
    ID 22987
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Carteret
    Walk to
    Carteret
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jersey City to Carteret by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Carteret in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 116 bus from Main St at Pearl St station to Roosevelt Ave at St. Volodymyr Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NJCL
Bus - 116116
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woodbridge
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St at Pearl St
    ID 24178
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roosevelt Ave at St. Volodymyr Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Ave at St. Volodymyr Ave
    ID 22992
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Carteret

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Carteret, New York - New Jersey is approximately 29.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Carteret by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square.

Train stations close to Jersey City:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • JFK Blvd at Cottage St

Public transit stations close to Carteret, New York - New Jersey

Carteret is located at Carteret, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Ave 50' W Of Pershing Ave.

Train stations close to Carteret:

  • Avenel
  • Rahway

Bus stations close to Carteret:

  • Roosevelt Ave 50' W Of Pershing Ave
  • Pershing Ave at Randolph St
  • Roosevelt Ave at Edgar St

Related Routes

From Jersey City to Carteret by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Carteret in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 116 bus from Main St at Pearl St station to Roosevelt Ave at St. Volodymyr Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NJCL
Bus - 116116
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woodbridge
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St at Pearl St
    ID 24178
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roosevelt Ave at St. Volodymyr Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Ave at St. Volodymyr Ave
    ID 22992
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Carteret?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 125, Bus line 116.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Carteret?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NJCL, Bus line 116.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Carteret in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jersey City to Carteret in New York - New Jersey?

    The 125 bus line goes from New York station near Jersey City to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Carteret in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Carteret in New York - New Jersey by bus?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Carteret in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jersey City to get to Carteret in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 125 bus from the New York stop near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jersey City and Carteret in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop, which is closest to Carteret in New York - New Jersey.

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