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How to get from Jersey City to Madison by train?

From Jersey City to Madison by train

To get from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey, 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 NJCL train and finally take the MNE train from Secaucus station to Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Madison on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NJCL
Train - MNE
Walk to Madison
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
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3504| Penn Station New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MNEMNE
    Wait for train
    MNE
    #6615| Dover
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Madison
    39 min
  • 8
    Walk to Madison
    Walk to
    Madison
    1.2 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Madison

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Madison, New York - New Jersey is approximately 35.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Madison by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Jersey City to Madison

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NJCL, Train line MNE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station station near Madison in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Madison in New York - New Jersey by train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Madison in New York - New Jersey by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Madison in New York - New Jersey.

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