How to get from Jersey City to Carteret by bus and train?

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

80min
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
    180 yd • 3 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 25.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Carteret by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Jersey City to Carteret

To check the bus and train 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 and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NJCL, Bus line 116.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

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

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Newark Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newark Penn 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 train and bus?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Carteret in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the RED train from the Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to Carteret in New York - New Jersey.

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