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How to get from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers by bus and train?

From Journal Square to Chelsea Piers by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the YEL train from Journal Square station to 23rd Street station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from W 23rd St & 6th Ave station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $5.90.

39min$5.90
Train - YEL
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    23rd Street
    ID 14TH
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23rd St & 6th Ave
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers by bus and train via YEL and DOWNTOWN LOCAL

To get from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the YEL train from Journal Square station to Christopher Street station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from West St & Christopher St station to 11th Ave & W 17th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

38min$4.75
Train - YEL
Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Christopher Street
    ID CHR
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West St & Christopher St
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Wait for bus
    DOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Midtown / W 39th Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th Ave & W 17th St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers

The distance between Journal Square, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 6.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Journal Square

Journal Square is located at Journal Square, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Journal Square:

  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Journal Square:

  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave

Public transit stations close to Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Chelsea Piers is located at 11th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 23 St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 23 St
  • 14 St / 8 Av
  • 34 St-Hudson Yards

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 10 Av/W 19 St
  • 11 Av/W 18 St
  • 10 Av/W 21 St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • Hoboken (14th Street)

Alternative route from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers by bus and train via YEL and DOWNTOWN LOCAL

To get from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the YEL train from Journal Square station to Christopher Street station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from West St & Christopher St station to 11th Ave & W 17th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

38min$4.75
Train - YEL
Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Christopher Street
    ID CHR
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West St & Christopher St
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Wait for bus
    DOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Midtown / W 39th Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11th Ave & W 17th St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Train line YEL, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Train line YEL, Bus line DOWNTOWN LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Chelsea Piers?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers?

    The YEL train line goes from Journal Square - 33rd Street station near Journal Square in Jersey City to 23rd Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 23rd Street station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Journal Square in Jersey City and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by train and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Journal Square to get to Chelsea Piers?

    Get on the YEL train from the Journal Square - 33rd Street station near Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Journal Square and Chelsea Piers?

    Get off the train at the 23rd Street stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers?

    The first train from Journal Square in Jersey City to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the Journal Square station at 11:10 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Journal Square to Chelsea Piers costs $5.90.