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How to Commute From Bloomfield, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

Everyday millions of Americans commute to work in a town other than their home town. Some people have very long commutes, even to another state. Others commute just a few towns away. This is often the case for those who live in Bloomfield, New Jersey, but need to get to Jersey City, NJ. Many people choose to commute using public transportation, especially in large cities, avoiding traffic and saving gas. Others choose to drive their cars to avoid crowded buses and trains. Whatever way you commute, traveling between Bloomfield and Jersey City should only take you about an hour or less.

Bus and rail fare
Car

Instructions

Public Transportation
- 1
  Take the number 93H bus toward Newark Light Rail Branch Brook Park Station, which you can get on at the intersection of Hoover and Spring Street in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Take the bus until you arrive at Branch Brook Park Station.
- 2
  Take the Newark Light Rail toward New Jersey Light Rail Penn Station. Get off at Penn Station Light Rail and walk to Market Street via Raymond Plz. The bus stop is under a bridge.
- 3
  Take the Number 1 bus going toward Jersey City Journal Square Via River Terminal. Get off at West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave. You will be in Jersey City.
By Personal Car
- 4
  Get on the New Jersey Road 7 South (NJ-7s)/Route 506/Rutgers street from wherever you are in Bloomfield. Stay at NJ-7 S for 5.6 miles.
- 5
  Turn right on US-1 Truck South and stay on that road for .9 miles.
- 6
  Turn left onto County Rd 605/Duncan Avenue for .4 miles.
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  Turn left onto Olean Ave, and you will be in Jersey City, New Jersey.