Jersey City to Waterbury by train
Waterbury lies 126 km (78 mi) north-east of Jersey City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 42 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 154 km (96 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jersey City | Waterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 264,290 | 108,802 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Exchange Place | Waterbury station, Waterbury Union Station |
| Postal codes | 07097–07399 | 06701–06749 |
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Common questions
How far is Waterbury from Jersey City?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jersey City; by road roughly 154 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Waterbury by train?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jersey City and Waterbury?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.