How to get from Jersey City to Edison by train?

From Jersey City to Edison by train

To get from Jersey City to Edison in New York - New Jersey, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Edison
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Edison
    Walk to
    Edison
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jersey City to Edison by train via RED and ACELA

To get from Jersey City to Edison in New York - New Jersey, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the ACELA train from Newark Penn Station station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Edison
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 - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Edison
    Walk to
    Edison
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Edison

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Edison, New York - New Jersey is approximately 21.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Edison by train, 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 Edison, New York - New Jersey

Edison is located at Edison, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Phillip St.

Train stations close to Edison:

  • Metuchen
  • Metropark Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Edison:

  • Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Phillip St
  • Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Frederic St
  • Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Wood Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Jersey City to Edison by train via RED and ACELA

To get from Jersey City to Edison in New York - New Jersey, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the ACELA train from Newark Penn Station station to Metropark Amtrak Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Edison
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 - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Edison
    Walk to
    Edison
    0.8 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line ACELA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

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

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Edison in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Edison in New York - New Jersey by train is about 59 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to Edison in New York - New Jersey.

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