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 27 min. The bus schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Carteret on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 125125
Bus - 116116
Walk to Carteret
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    ID 20883
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Perth Amboy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Ave at Edgar St
    ID 22987
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carteret
    Walk to
    Carteret
    30 yd • 1 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 23.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 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.

Bus schedule from Jersey City to Carteret

To check the bus schedule from Jersey City to Carteret using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jersey City) and destination (Carteret), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 125, 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 27 min.

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

    The 125 bus line goes from Journal Square Transportation Center 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 27 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 Journal Square Transportation Center 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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