How to get from Jersey City to Madison by train?

From Jersey City to Madison by train

To get from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the MEL train from Secaucus station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
Train - MEL
Walk to Madison
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7816| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6917| Dover
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    59 min
  • 8
    Walk to Madison
    Walk to
    Madison
    1.2 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jersey City to Madison by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey, take the 2 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, take the MEL train from Secaucus station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Bus - 22
Train - MEL
Walk to Madison
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    2r Secaucus Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6917| Dover
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Madison
    Walk to
    Madison
    1.2 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Madison

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Madison, New York - New Jersey is approximately 35.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Madison by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square.

Train stations close to Jersey City:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • JFK Blvd at Cottage St

Public transit stations close to Madison, New York - New Jersey

Madison is located at Madison, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Florham Rd Extension at Doyle Dr#.

Train stations close to Madison:

  • Convent
  • Chatham
  • Madison

Bus stations close to Madison:

  • Florham Rd Extension at Doyle Dr#
  • 180 Park Ave In Circle at Building#
  • Park Ave 160's Of Vanderbilts Blvd#

Related Routes

From Jersey City to Madison by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey, take the 2 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, take the MEL train from Secaucus station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Bus - 22
Train - MEL
Walk to Madison
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    2r Secaucus Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32472
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6917| Dover
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Madison
    Walk to
    Madison
    1.2 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Madison?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC, Train line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Madison?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line MEL.

  • Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Madison in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey?

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Madison in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey by train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Madison in New York - New Jersey by train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jersey City to get to Madison in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the RED train from the Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Jersey City and Madison in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to Madison in New York - New Jersey.

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