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 way of transportation when you need to travel from Manhattan to Hoboken, Downtown Jersey City or Newark Train Station.

Travelling from New Jersey to New York

PATH is the rail system that connects New Jersey with Manhattan. There are two lines: one running from the One World Trade Center in New York to Newark and Hoboken in New Jersey, and 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:

Click here to find out about the PATH routes.

Tickets for PATH

The PATH train fare is US$3.25 for a single ride. You can pay for the PATH by purchasing a ticket from the ticket machines or by tapping a TAPP card or your contactless credit card at the turnstile.

There are multiple PATH card options, such as a 1-Trip ticket or passes for a certain number of rides, 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 OMNY card.

TAPP card for the PATH train in New York

If you’re travelling with multiple people, a TAPP card is a convenient option. The card has no limit on users. Whether you’re travelling with a family of four or a group of ten or more, everyone can use the same 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. With NJ Transit, you can travel from Manhattan to Newark International Airport or Philadelphia, for example.

However, PATH is more convenient, so for routes where you can choose between both options, I recommend taking the PATH train.