How to get from The Heights to Manhattan by bus and train?

The Heights to Manhattan - Bus Schedule

The 83 bus from The Heights to Manhattan runs from 5:58 AM to 11:46 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From The Heights to Manhattan by bus and train

To get from The Heights to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 83 bus from Summit Ave at Bowers St station to Journal Square Transportation Center station. Next, take the RED train from Journal Square station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The bus and train schedule from The Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Train - RED
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Summit Ave at Bowers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Ave at Bowers St
    ID 21117
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Jersey City Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    ID 20883
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    350 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from The Heights to Manhattan

The distance between The Heights, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 4.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Heights to Manhattan 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 The Heights to Manhattan

To check the bus and train schedule from The Heights to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Heights) and destination (Manhattan), 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 The Heights to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 83, Train line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Heights and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Heights to Manhattan?

    The 83 bus line goes from Summit Ave at Bowers St station near The Heights in Jersey City to Journal Square Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Journal Square Transportation Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Heights to Manhattan by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Heights in Jersey City and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Heights to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the 83 bus from the Summit Ave at Bowers St stop near The Heights in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Heights and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Journal Square Transportation Center station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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