How to get from Rockaway to Journal Square by bus and train?

Rockaway to Journal Square - Bus Schedule

The 880 bus from Rockaway to Journal Square runs from 7:03 AM to 7:04 PM, with departures every 55 min-1 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rockaway to Journal Square by bus and train

To get from Rockaway to Journal Square in Jersey City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 880 bus from W Main St at Lindberg Ln station to E Blackwell St at Bergen St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MNE train and finally take the 87 bus from Hoboken Terminal station to Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Rockaway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Journal Square on the Moovit app.

134min
Bus - 880880
Train - MNE
Bus - 8787
Walk to Journal Square
Leaves from W Main St at Lindberg Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rockaway
  • 2
    Bus - 880880
    Wait for bus
    880
    Rockaway Mal Via Wharton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Blackwell St at Bergen St
    ID 25479
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dover
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MNEMNE
    Wait for train
    MNE
    #0808| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal
    ID 20496
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gates Ave Via Journal Sq
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave
    ID 20709
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Journal Square
    Walk to
    Journal Square
    47 Duncan Ave
    350 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockaway to Journal Square

The distance between Rockaway, Jersey City and Journal Square, Jersey City is approximately 47.63 mi, which can typically be traveled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockaway to Journal Square by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jersey City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Rockaway to Journal Square

To check the bus and train schedule from Rockaway to Journal Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockaway) and destination (Journal Square), 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 Rockaway to Journal Square?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 880, Train line MNE, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockaway and Journal Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockaway to Journal Square?

    The 880 bus line goes from E Blackwell St at Bergen St station near Rockaway in New York - New Jersey to Dover station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dover station near Journal Square in Jersey City.

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

    The total travel time between Rockaway in New York - New Jersey and Journal Square in Jersey City by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockaway to get to Journal Square?

    Get on the 880 bus from the E Blackwell St at Bergen St stop near Rockaway in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Rockaway and Journal Square?

    Get off the bus at the Dover stop, which is closest to Journal Square in Jersey City.

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