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 Edison, take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3825| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jersey City to Edison by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Edison in Edison, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to County Ave at County Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 329 bus and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 329329
Train - NC
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Secaucus Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    County Ave at County Rd
    ID 21532
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Ave at County Rd
    ID 21551
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 329329
    Wait for bus
    329
    Secaucus Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32470
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Edison

The distance between Jersey City, Edison and Edison, Edison is approximately 25.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Edison by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edison – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, Edison and the nearest public transit station is Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave.

Train stations close to Jersey City:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave

Public transit stations close to Edison, Edison

Edison is located at Edison, Edison and the nearest public transit station is Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Schuyler Dr.

Train stations close to Edison:

  • Metuchen
  • New Brunswick
  • Edison

Bus stations close to Edison:

  • Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Schuyler Dr
  • Rt-27 at Plainfield Ave
  • Rt-27 (Lincoln Hwy) at Vinal Ave

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From Jersey City to Edison by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Edison in Edison, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to County Ave at County Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 329 bus and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to Edison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 329329
Train - NC
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Secaucus Via Secaucus Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    County Ave at County Rd
    ID 21532
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Ave at County Rd
    ID 21551
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 329329
    Wait for bus
    329
    Secaucus Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32470
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edison
    Ride to train station
    Edison
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 329, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Edison?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jersey City to Edison?

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey 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 Edison.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Edison by train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City in New York - New Jersey and Edison in Edison by train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jersey City to get to Edison?

    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?

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

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