How to get from Secaucus Junction to Journal Square by bus and train?

From Secaucus Junction to Journal Square by bus and train

To get from Secaucus Junction to Journal Square in Jersey City, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEC train from Secaucus station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train and finally take the 87 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Secaucus Junction may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Journal Square on the Moovit app.

39min
Train - NEC
Train - RED
Bus - 8787
Walk to Journal Square
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Secaucus Junction
    Laurel Hill Drive North
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3823| Trenton Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    ID 31731
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gates Ave Via Journal Sq
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave
    ID 20709
    6 min
  • 9
    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 Secaucus Junction to Journal Square

The distance between Secaucus Junction, Jersey City and Journal Square, Jersey City is approximately 11.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Secaucus Junction 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 Secaucus Junction to Journal Square

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Train line NEC, Train line RED, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct train between Secaucus Junction and Journal Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Secaucus Junction to Journal Square?

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

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

    The total travel time between Secaucus Junction in Secaucus and Journal Square in Jersey City by train and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Secaucus Junction to get to Journal Square?

    Get on the NEC train from the Newark Penn Station near Secaucus Junction in Secaucus.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Secaucus Junction and Journal Square?

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

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