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

From Carteret to Journal Square by bus and train

To get from Carteret to Journal Square in Jersey City, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 48 bus from Roosevelt Ave at Carteret Ave station to Main St at Bridge St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the RED train from Newark Penn Station station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Carteret may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Journal Square on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Train - NJCL
Train - RED
Walk to Journal Square
Leaves from Roosevelt Ave at Carteret Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Ave at Carteret Ave
    ID 22979
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Elizabeth Via Carteret
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Bridge St
    ID 29401
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rahway
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3228| Penn Station New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Journal Square
    Walk to
    Journal Square
    Jersey City Hudson, NJ
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carteret to Journal Square

The distance between Carteret, Jersey City and Journal Square, Jersey City is approximately 22.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carteret 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 Carteret to Journal Square

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 48, Train line NJCL, Train line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carteret to Journal Square?

    The 48 bus line goes from Roosevelt Ave at Carteret Ave station near Carteret in Carteret to Main St at Bridge St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Main St at Bridge St station near Journal Square in Jersey City.

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

    The total travel time between Carteret in Carteret and Journal Square in Jersey City by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 48 bus from the Roosevelt Ave at Carteret Ave stop near Carteret in Carteret.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carteret and Journal Square?

    Get off the bus at the Main St at Bridge St station, which is closest to Journal Square in Jersey City.

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