How to get from Jersey City to Madison by bus and train?

From Jersey City to Madison by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey, take the 87 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station. Next, take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Madison on the Moovit app.

113min
Bus - 8787
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 - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
    ID 20497
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6617| Dover
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Madison
    Walk to
    Madison
    1.2 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 YEL train from Journal Square station to Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRE train and finally take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Madison on the Moovit app.

110min
Walk to train station
Train - YEL
Train - GRE
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 - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    ID NPT
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken
    ID HOB
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6617| Dover
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    57 min
  • 9
    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 30.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Madison by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Jersey City to Madison

To check the bus and train schedule from Jersey City to Madison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jersey City) and destination (Madison), 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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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 YEL train from Journal Square station to Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRE train and finally take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Madison on the Moovit app.

110min
Walk to train station
Train - YEL
Train - GRE
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 - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    ID NPT
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken
    ID HOB
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6617| Dover
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    57 min
  • 9
    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 113 minutes, using Bus line 87, Train line MEL.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Train line YEL, Train line GRE, Train line MEL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

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

    The 87 bus line goes from Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq station near Jersey City to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 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 bus and train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Madison in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 87 bus from the Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq stop near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station, which is closest to Madison in New York - New Jersey.

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