How to get from Jersey City to Staten Island by bus, light rail and train?

Jersey City to Staten Island - Train Schedule

The RED train from Jersey City to Staten Island usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 22 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Jersey City to Staten Island by bus, light rail and train

To get from Jersey City to Staten Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Exchange Place station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HBLR light rail and finally take the S89 bus from Rt 440/34 St Hblr Sta Loop station to Eltingville/Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Staten Island on the Moovit app.

82min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
Bus - S89S89
Walk to Staten Island
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
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
    Wait for light rail
    HBLR
    8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    34th Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30844
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt 440/34 St Hblr Sta Loop
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - S89S89
    Wait for bus
    S89
    Limited Eltingville Hylan Bl Via Rchmond
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Staten Island
    Walk to
    Staten Island
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Staten Island

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Staten Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 17.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Staten Island by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Jersey City to Staten Island

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line RED, Light Rail line HBLR, Bus line S89.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Exchange Place station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Exchange Place station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Staten Island in New York - New Jersey by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Staten Island in New York - New Jersey by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Exchange Place stop, which is closest to Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

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