Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City is a city located in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 240,055, making it New Jersey's second-largest city. It is the county seat of Hudson County{{GR|6}}.

Transportation

Jersey City is served by a number of highways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 78, U.S. Highways 1 and 9, and New Jersey Routes 139 and 440.

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Highway - New Jersey Turnpike - Interstate 78 - 1 - 9 - 139 - 440

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The Holland Tunnel, which carries Interstate 78, connects Jersey City to Manhattan.

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Holland Tunnel - Manhattan

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The city is also heavily served by public transportation. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, which connects Bayonne to Weehawken, has 13 stations in Jersey City. The PATH system has four stations in Jersey City: Exchange Place, Pavonia-Newport, Grove Street, and Journal Square. Finally, ferry lines operate between Jersey City (Newport, Liberty Harbor, Harborside, Colgate, Port Liberte) and Manhattan (Midtown, the World Financial Center, and Pier 11). Ferries are operated by NY Waterway.

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Hudson-Bergen Light Rail - Weehawken - PATH - World Financial Center - NY Waterway

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