How to get from Jersey City to Northern State Prison by bus?

Jersey City to Northern State Prison - Bus Schedule

The 1 bus from Jersey City to Northern State Prison runs from 7:18 AM to 5:05 PM, with departures every 40 min-4 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Jersey City to Northern State Prison by bus

To get from Jersey City to Northern State Prison in Newark, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Ferry St at Polk St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Doremus Ave & Port St# station to Northern State Prison# station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Northern State Prison on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 2525
Bus - 4040
Walk to Northern State Prison
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    ID 20883
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Newark 6th St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry St at Polk St
    ID 31062
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry St at Polk St
    ID 18571
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Springfield Ave Doremus Ave To Nwrk Indust Pk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Firmench Way at Doremus Ave#
    ID 19215
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doremus Ave & Port St#
    ID 19222
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    N Arlington Tyler & Marsh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northern State Prison#
    ID 19214
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northern State Prison
    Walk to
    Northern State Prison
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Northern State Prison

The distance between Jersey City, Newark and Northern State Prison, Newark is approximately 12.15 mi, which can typically be traveled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Northern State Prison by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newark – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Jersey City to Northern State Prison

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Northern State Prison?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 25, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Northern State Prison?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jersey City to Northern State Prison?

    The 1 bus line goes from Journal Square Transportation Center station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey to Ferry St at Polk St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ferry St at Polk St station near Northern State Prison in Newark.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Northern State Prison by bus?

    The total travel time between Jersey City in New York - New Jersey and Northern State Prison in Newark by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jersey City to get to Northern State Prison?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Journal Square Transportation Center stop near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Jersey City and Northern State Prison?

    Get off the bus at the Ferry St at Polk St stop, which is closest to Northern State Prison in Newark.

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