How to get from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ by bus and train?

From Journal Square to Springfield, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 52 bus from Elizabeth Arch station to Morris Ave at Mountain Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Journal Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Springfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

57min
Train - RED
Train - NC
Bus - 5252
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth Arch
    ID 28545
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ku Morris Avenue Springfield Via Kean University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morris Ave at Mountain Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morris Ave at Mountain Ave
    ID 29645
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ by bus and train via RED, 25 and 70

To get from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Springfield Ave at Frederick (43rd St) station to Morris Ave at Mountain Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Journal Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Springfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

64min
Train - RED
Bus - 2525
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Springfield Av 43rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Ave at Frederick (43rd St)
    ID 17888
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Short Hills Ml Via Vauxhall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morris Ave at Mountain Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morris Ave at Mountain Ave
    ID 29645
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ

The distance between Journal Square, New York - New Jersey and Springfield, NJ, New York - New Jersey is approximately 17.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ 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 Journal Square to Springfield, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Journal Square) and destination (Springfield, NJ), 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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Alternative route from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ by bus and train via RED, 25 and 70

To get from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 25 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Springfield Ave at Frederick (43rd St) station to Morris Ave at Mountain Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Journal Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Springfield, NJ on the Moovit app.

64min
Train - RED
Bus - 2525
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Journal Square
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St Bus Lane at Raymond Plaza W
    ID 18741
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Springfield Av 43rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Ave at Frederick (43rd St)
    ID 17888
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Short Hills Ml Via Vauxhall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Morris Ave at Mountain Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Morris Ave at Mountain Ave
    ID 29645
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Train line RED, Bus line 25, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Journal Square and Springfield, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ?

    The RED train line goes from Newark - World Trade Center station near Journal Square in Jersey City to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newark Penn Station station near Springfield, NJ in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square to Springfield, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Journal Square in Jersey City and Springfield, NJ in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Journal Square to get to Springfield, NJ?

    Get on the RED train from the Newark - World Trade Center station near Journal Square in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Journal Square and Springfield, NJ?

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

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