How to get from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center by bus and light rail?

Journal Square to Liberty Science Center - Bus Schedule

The 87 bus from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-3 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Journal Square to Liberty Science Center by bus and light rail

To get from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, take the 87 bus from Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave station to Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station. Next, take the HBLR light rail from Mlk Drive Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Journal Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Liberty Science Center on the Moovit app.

27min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
Walk to Liberty Science Center
Leaves from Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave
    ID 20709
    350 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gates Ave Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave
    ID 30323
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mlk Drive Light Rail Station
    ID 30839
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
    Wait for light rail
    HBLR
    Tonnelle Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta
    ID 30837
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liberty Science Center
    Walk to
    Liberty Science Center
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center

The distance between Journal Square, Jersey City and Liberty Science Center, Jersey City is approximately 2.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jersey City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line HBLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Journal Square and Liberty Science Center in Jersey City?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City?

    The 87 bus line goes from Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave station near Journal Square to Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station near Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Journal Square and Liberty Science Center in Jersey City by bus and light rail is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Journal Square to get to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave stop near Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Journal Square and Liberty Science Center in Jersey City?

    Get off the bus at the Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station, which is closest to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.

  • When is the last bus from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City?

    The last bus from Journal Square to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is the Jersey City - Hoboken line. It leaves the Fairmount Ave at Bergen Ave stop at 7:00 PM.

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