If you're here to visit NYC, here are some tips on how to efficiently and easily get to Manhattan. In general, the best way to get to Manhattan from our home is the PATH train at Journal Square. There are two PATH train lines at Journal Square. The 33rd street line takes you further north, while the World Trade Center line takes you directly to the World Trade Center which is further south. We highly recommend using the "Via Jersey City" app (https://city.ridewithvia.com/jersey-city) to get to the PATH station. This is an uber-like service that will take you to/from our home to the PATH station at around $2 per ride. This service operates till 10pm daily, and be sure to call it in advance as wait times may sometimes take more than 10 minutes. Resources: 1. PATH train schedule: https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/schedules-maps.html
1. How close is your place to the PATH train station that takes me to NYC? We are less than a mile from the PATH train station at Journal Square. 2. How do you recommend we get to the PATH train station at Journal Square? We recommend using the "Via Jersey City" app (https://city.ridewithvia.com/jersey-city) to take you to the Journal Square. This is a uber-like, rideshare app that only costs $2 per trip. Note services stop at 10pm daily for the app and call your rides in advance as sometimes the wait time exceeds 10 minutes. 3. How long does it take to get to the PATH train station from your home? If you're taking the bus or a rideshare it takes around 7 minutes to get to Journal Square PATH station. 4. Which PATH train line should I take? This really depends on your location you're going to. The World Trade Center line goes further south directly to the World Trade Center. The 33rd street line goes further north all the way up to 33rd street. 5. Is the PATH train 24/7 or does it have specific operating hours? The PATH train runs 24/7. However, the frequency of the train slows down last night / early morning. See the PATH train schedule here: https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/schedules-maps.html 6. Can I take the bus to NYC? Yes, we have bus stops a few blocks away from the home that will take you directly to the NYC. The 125 bus line to NYC takes you directly to the Port Authority Station which is super close to Times Square. Note given the distance this bus ride will take around 30-40 minutes. 7. Any tips on taking the bus? If you decide to take the NJ transit bus, we highly suggest download the NJ transit app and purchase your tickets there. Buses have apple pay readers, but there tends to be technical issues. In addition, be sure to be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus arrives. From personal experience, sometimes buses may arrive early so you don't want to miss the bus and have to wait for the next bus.