How to get from Jersey City to Upper East Side by subway and train?

From Jersey City to Upper East Side by subway and train

To get from Jersey City to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the RED train from Journal Square station to World Trade Center station. Next, take the 4 subway from Fulton St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The subway and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Upper East Side on the Moovit app.

45min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Subway - 4
Walk to Upper East Side
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
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jersey City to Upper East Side by subway and train via YEL, L and 5

To get from Jersey City to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the YEL train from Journal Square station to 14th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the 5 subway from 14 St-Union Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The subway and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Upper East Side on the Moovit app.

42min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - YEL
Subway - L
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
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 - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Upper East Side

The distance between Jersey City, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 8.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Upper East Side by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Jersey City to Upper East Side

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

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Alternative route from Jersey City to Upper East Side by subway and train via YEL, L and 5

To get from Jersey City to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the YEL train from Journal Square station to 14th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the 5 subway from 14 St-Union Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The subway and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Upper East Side on the Moovit app.

42min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - YEL
Subway - L
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
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 - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Train line RED, Subway line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Train line YEL, Subway line L, Subway line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jersey City to Upper East Side?

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Upper East Side by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Jersey City in New York - New Jersey and Upper East Side in Manhattan by train and subway is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jersey City to get to Upper East Side?

    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 Upper East Side?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Jersey City to Upper East Side?

    The ride from Jersey City to Upper East Side costs $6.00.

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