How to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square by bus and subway?

Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square - Subway Schedule

The S subway from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square runs from 5:50 AM to 11:55 PM, with departures every 5 min. The trip takes about 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square in Jersey City, take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 119 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Journal Square on the Moovit app.

54min
Subway - S
Bus - 119119
Walk to Journal Square
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    B Jersey City Bayonne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave
    ID 20856
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Journal Square
    Walk to
    Journal Square
    47 Duncan Ave
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square

The distance between Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Jersey City and Journal Square, Jersey City is approximately 7.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jersey City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central 42nd Street Station) and destination (Journal Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Subway line S, Bus line 119.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and Journal Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square?

    The S subway line goes from Times Sq-42 St station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan to Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan and Journal Square in Jersey City by subway and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central 42nd Street Station to get to Journal Square?

    Get on the S subway from the Times Sq-42 St station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and Journal Square?

    Get off the subway at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Journal Square?

    The first train from Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan to Journal Square in Jersey City is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 12:48 AM.

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