When they were clear of the Ministry, James became visible again, still using his hastily applied glamors, though he waited until they were away from the crowd. Then he took the watch, and tapped it with his wand.
It didn't work, not completely, but he could tell that he was right in thinking that George was no longer at the Ministry. Grabbing hold of Fred's arm, he Apparated them away.
They landed in the middle of what looked like a Muggle neighborhood. James checked the spell again, but he'd done it correctly; this was as far as the signal took him. "He's around here somewhere," he said, looking around, eyes narrowed.