Montréal to Jersey City by train
Jersey City lies 533 km (331 mi) south of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 650 km (404 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Montréal | Jersey City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 264,290 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier | Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Exchange Place |
What changes when you arrive in Jersey City
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Montréal to Jersey City
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Staying in Jersey City
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Common questions
How far is Jersey City from Montréal?
533 km (331 mi) in a straight line, south of Montréal; by road roughly 650 km (404 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Jersey City by train?
About 7 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Jersey City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Jersey City?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.