PATH between New Jersey and Manhattan

The PATH rail system runs from New Jersey to the heart of Manhattan. When travelling from New Jersey to Manhattan or back you can take the PATH for an efficient and comfortable ride. There are two PATH routes, with several stops in New York and New Jersey. It’s a good means of transport when you need to travel from Manhattan to Hoboken, Downtown Jersey City or Newark Train station.

Eric's Index

1 Travelling from New Jersey to New York
2 Tickets for PATH
- 2.1 Changing from PATH to subway
- 2.2 New Jersey Transit or PATH?
3 FAQ

Travelling from New Jersey to New York

PATH is the rail system that connects New Jersey to Manhattan. There are two lines: one running from the One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan to Newark and Hoboken in New Jersey, the other running from 33rd Street in New York to Hoboken and Journal Square in New Jersey. Travelling from New Jersey to New York needn’t take too much time. A train ride will take anywhere between 10 and 30 minutes:

Newark Penn Station – WTC	25 minutes
Hoboken – WTC	10 minutes
Hoboken – 33rd St	14 minutes
Journal Square (via Hoboken) – 33rd St	27 minutes

Click here for details of the PATH routes.

Tickets for PATH

A single ride costs $3. You can pay for the PATH by purchasing a single-ride ticket from the ticket machines or by tapping your contactless credit card at the turnstile. There are also multiple PATH card options, such as passes for a certain number of rides or for 7-day unlimited travel, which can save you money if you intend to use the PATH often during your stay. Children under 5 years of age travel for free.

Note: PATH does not accept the Unlimited OMNY card.

Changing from PATH to subway

The PATH and the New York subway are two different transit systems. Transferring between PATH and the subway counts as two separate journeys, so you’ll need to make two payments, even if you are using the same credit card. You’ll tap to enter PATH, then tap again to enter the subway, and vice versa.

New Jersey Transit or PATH?

You can also travel from Manhattan to New Jersey with New Jersey Transit, the public transportation network of trains and buses in the state of New Jersey. For example, with NJ Transit you can travel from Manhattan to Newark International Airport or Philadelphia. However, PATH is more convenient, so for routes where you can choose between both options, I recommend you to take the PATH train.