How to get from Jersey City to MetLife by bus and subway?

From Jersey City to MetLife by bus and subway

To get from Jersey City to MetLife in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave station to Palisade Ave at Congress St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 119 bus and finally take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Queensboro Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and subway schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to MetLife on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 119119
Subway - 7
Walk to MetLife
Leaves from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newark Ave at Jersey Ave
    ID 20967
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Union City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palisade Ave at Congress St
    ID 21063
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St at Palisade Ave
    ID 31211
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Queensboro Plaza
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to MetLife
    Walk to
    MetLife
    2701 Queens Plz N
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jersey City to MetLife by bus and subway via 86, 119 and N

To get from Jersey City to MetLife in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave station to Palisade Ave at Congress St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 119 bus and finally take the N subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Queensboro Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The bus and subway schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to MetLife on the Moovit app.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 119119
Subway - N
Walk to MetLife
Leaves from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newark Ave at Jersey Ave
    ID 20967
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Union City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palisade Ave at Congress St
    ID 21063
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St at Palisade Ave
    ID 31211
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Queensboro Plaza
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to MetLife
    Walk to
    MetLife
    2701 Queens Plz N
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to MetLife

The distance between Jersey City, Queens and MetLife, Queens is approximately 8.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to MetLife by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Jersey City to MetLife

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

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Alternative route from Jersey City to MetLife by bus and subway via 86, 119 and N

To get from Jersey City to MetLife in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave station to Palisade Ave at Congress St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 119 bus and finally take the N subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Queensboro Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The bus and subway schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to MetLife on the Moovit app.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 119119
Subway - N
Walk to MetLife
Leaves from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newark Ave at Jersey Ave
    ID 20967
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Union City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palisade Ave at Congress St
    ID 21063
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Congress St at Palisade Ave
    ID 31211
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Queensboro Plaza
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to MetLife
    Walk to
    MetLife
    2701 Queens Plz N
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 119, Subway line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 119, Subway line N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and MetLife?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jersey City to MetLife?

    The 86 bus line goes from Newark Ave at Jersey Ave station near Jersey City in Jersey City, Nj to Union City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Union City station near MetLife in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to MetLife by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Jersey City in Jersey City, Nj and MetLife in Queens by bus and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jersey City to get to MetLife?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Newark Ave at Jersey Ave stop near Jersey City in Jersey City, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jersey City and MetLife?

    Get off the bus at the Union City station, which is closest to MetLife in Queens.

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