How to get from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty by bus and light rail?

From Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty by bus and light rail

To get from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan, take the 87 bus from Bergen Ave at Academy St station to Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station. Next, take the HBLR light rail from Mlk Drive Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Journal Square Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Statue of Liberty on the Moovit app.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
Walk to Statue of Liberty
Leaves from Bergen Ave at Academy St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergen Ave at Academy St
    ID 32216
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Gates Ave Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave
    ID 30323
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mlk Drive Light Rail Station
    ID 30839
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
    Wait for light rail
    HBLR
    Tonnelle Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta
    ID 30837
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Statue of Liberty
    Walk to
    Statue of Liberty
    Liberty Island
    1.81 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty

The distance between Journal Square Station, Manhattan and Statue of Liberty, Manhattan is approximately 4.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 87, Light Rail line HBLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Journal Square Station and Statue of Liberty?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty?

    The 87 bus line goes from Bergen Ave at Academy St station near Journal Square Station in Jersey City to Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station near Statue of Liberty in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Journal Square Station in Jersey City and Statue of Liberty in Manhattan by bus and light rail is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Journal Square Station to get to Statue of Liberty?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Bergen Ave at Academy St stop near Journal Square Station in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Journal Square Station and Statue of Liberty?

    Get off the bus at the Martin Luther King Jr Dr at Virginia Ave station, which is closest to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Journal Square Station to Statue of Liberty?

    The last bus from Journal Square Station in Jersey City to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan is the Greenville - Journal Square - Exchange Place line. It leaves the Bergen Ave at Newkirk St stop at 6:40 PM.

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