How to get from Jersey City to New Brunswick by train?

Jersey City to New Brunswick - Train Schedule

The RED train from Jersey City to New Brunswick usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 8 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Jersey City to New Brunswick by train

To get from Jersey City to New Brunswick 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NEC train from Metropark Amtrak Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to New Brunswick on the Moovit app.

68min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NEC
Walk to New Brunswick
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Metropark Amtrak Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3825| Trenton Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to New Brunswick
    Walk to
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to New Brunswick

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey is approximately 28.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to New Brunswick by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Jersey City to New Brunswick

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line NEC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Jersey City and New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey by train is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station, which is closest to New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey.

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