How to get from Journal Square to Summit, NJ by train?

From Journal Square to Summit, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square to Summit, NJ in Summit, 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 NC train and finally take the MEL train from Secaucus station to Summit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Train - RED
Train - NC
Train - MEL
Walk to Summit, NJ
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
    #3926| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6315| Summit
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    38 min
  • 8
    Walk to Summit, NJ
    Walk to
    Summit, NJ
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Journal Square to Summit, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Summit, NJ in Summit, take the 87 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station. Next, take the GB train from Hoboken Terminal station to Summit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Train - GB
Walk to Summit, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
    ID 20497
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0411| Gladstone
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Summit, NJ
    Walk to
    Summit, NJ
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Journal Square to Summit, NJ

The distance between Journal Square, Summit and Summit, NJ, Summit is approximately 28.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square to Summit, NJ by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Summit – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Journal Square

Journal Square is located at Journal Square, Summit and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Journal Square:

  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Journal Square:

  • Journal Square Transportation Center
  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave

Public transit stations close to Summit, NJ, Summit

Summit, NJ is located at Summit, NJ, Summit and the nearest public transit station is Morris Ave at Springfield Ave.

Train stations close to Summit, NJ:

  • Summit
  • New Providence
  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Summit, NJ:

  • Morris Ave at Springfield Ave
  • Broad St at Chestnut Ave
  • Broad St at Maple St

Related Routes

From Journal Square to Summit, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square to Summit, NJ in Summit, take the 87 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station. Next, take the GB train from Hoboken Terminal station to Summit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Train - GB
Walk to Summit, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
    ID 20497
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0411| Gladstone
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Summit, NJ
    Walk to
    Summit, NJ
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC, Train line MEL.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 87, Train line GB.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Journal Square to Summit, 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 till Newark Penn Station station near Summit, NJ in Summit.

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

    The total travel time between Journal Square in Jersey City and Summit, NJ in Summit by train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Summit, NJ in Summit.

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