PATH: the Train from New Jersey to New York City

[@shivyyz]

I was told by a friend who visits NYC a lot that its cheaper to stay at a hotel in Jersey near the PATH station and then just book it across the Hudson.

[@Thom-TRA]

That’s what we often do! It can make a huge difference

[@enriquezapatae]

Hi listen my english is not good, mexican tourist, please tell me, how far is Path train statin to my hotel Fairfield Inn North Bergen?

[@ethanlevy7741]

@@enriquezapatae You will have to take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to Hoboken, Newport, or Exchange Place and then connect to the PATH

[@pznini2009]

Does it stop running late at night? Or is it 24 hours?

[@shivyyz]

@@pznini2009 24 hours...

[@raakone]

Did you know that, until the 1970s, the Norristown line in Philadelphia was in a similar position to PATH? Insofar as being a subway-like 3rd rail operation that was under federal jurisdiction. I think to save money and have fewer regulations, SEPTA deliberately cut connections (in fact in the past there were even some freight customers) so that it would no longer be an FRA regulated railroad. Also apparently the Staten Island Railway is also under some federal regulations, but not as strict as with PATH, because it's technically passenger equipment on a freight line (otherwise the trains are identical to a type used by the New York City Subway)

[@233CFH]

I absolutely love our Path train system. I take the train from Journal Square to either 33rd Street or World Trade Center. Great video!

[@Thom-TRA]

It certainly has its flaws but I think it’s such a good example of a transit system where things like borders and geography didn’t immediately kill the project. If only it was possible to build such a system in this day and age…

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

I'm likely moving to Jersey City when I retire; I can't wait to take PATH on a regular basis and leave the car-centric SE behind.

[@Thom-TRA]

@@TrainsFerriesFeet good for you! That’s exciting :)

[@navinshringi4608]

Hi can you please guide me how can I go from JFK airport to New Jersey metro station

[@FabianKim-z9u]

Hows journal square ?

[@RobertWilke]

It's interesting about 19th street. It was eventually closed cause of the subway system being improved along with both the lengthening of the number of cars on individual PATH trains and the closeness of 23rd st station. When I was in college in the 80's i'd take the PATH back from classes I had in Manhattan. The train would slow a bit as it passed the 19th st station that was closed. They use it now for stockpiling material for the system. As they would slow down you could see some of the old posters of shows that were playing when it closed. I remember seeing an advertisement for The King and I with Yul Brynner. It's one of those quiet facts about the city that make it fun.

[@Thom-TRA]

I remember seeing a Christmas tree in one of the tunnels on the New Jersey side when I was recording this video. Sadly did not have my camera ready to catch it.

[@uzin0s256]

I absolutely love this thing. It saved my life so many times in college. I love NYC forever.

[@deaventuraconkikomas4281]

Also it's a very convenient way to go from Manhattan World trade Center and connect the New Jersey Transit on the way to the Air train to the Newark Liberty Airport at New Jersey, but careful, because last time I make a mistake, of non-stopping in the connection of the New Jersey Transit and keep going to Newark Union station, which is not even close to the airport. My mistake. But also to visit the Water ghost statue in New Jersey City close to Newport is a most, really convenient the Path to make that visit, and have a great view of the Manhattan skyline. Love your videos. Happy new year Tom and Linsey

[@robertk2007]

Stayed at courtyard in Jersey City. Got to MSG in 18 minutes from Newport station

[@cesarcabrera5279]

We´ll go from PATH Union City to Cape Liberty too (Bayonne i think is on the way).

[@RobertWilke]

Just to be Clear the Hudson Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) is how you would do that. The PATH system is just an adjoining connection to the City.

[@cesarcabrera5279]

Thanks a lot for this video, very useful for our first visit to NYC in few days.

[@Thom-TRA]

Have fun! Feel free to ask me if you have any other questions

[@dennisforner6090]

Hi Thom as always another very interesting & informative upload. What a contrast between Sin City & The Big Apple - both cities operate 24 hours but are so different. NY is also my favorite US city - so much to see & do. My sister lived in West 43rd Street Manhatten so it was handy for viewing the numerous sights & seeing the latest Broadway shows etc. when I was able to visit her. I have never tried the PATH or been to New Jersey so my 'To Do List' keeps expanding every time I watch your uploads. I also have on top of my list wanting to experience the new Moynihan Train Hall -(especially the new lounge) such an improvement on the Penn Station Train Hall. The World Train Centre station is also a must-do for me. As always thank you for sharing your train experiences.

[@Thom-TRA]

So much we have in common! New York is my favorite too. West 43rd is a prime location, I’m sure that you all enjoyed that thoroughly. I recently saw Hamilton, although it was in the city i live in now and not on Broadway… PATH is a great little trip, fun to combine with NJ Transit too!

[@Thom-TRA]

What do you mean?

[@justwithpranav5750]

You sound like hiccup from how to train your Dragon. Loved the video lol

[@Thom-TRA]

Never heard that one before haha

[@justwithpranav5750]

@@Thom-TRA Going to NYC on a road trip with my friends in 2 days. Booked a hotel in Newark cos hotels are way more affordable. I was confused as hell on how to navigate the subway into the city. This video did help a lot tho. Thanks

[@Thom-TRA]

@@justwithpranav5750 so glad it helped!

[@walterspringer565]

Rode PATH from 1971 to 2006. It had very few service interuptions during that time.

[@JeffC-fq1be]

You have a right to film in public. PATH's policies are now law.

[@TinaBizzell]

Great video! Im traveling soon and im trying to find a cheaper hotel to stay in and get to Manhattan

[@transitcaptain]

This should be the subway system of New Jersey and expand it to the denser areas

[@frenchchicken2799]

It would only work in the big cities but since most of the dense cities already have a commuter train station and usually have a huge ridership daily it wouldn't work that well.

[@transitcaptain]

@@frenchchicken2799 I'm thinking Weehauken, Guttenburg, and Fort Lee

[@frenchchicken2799]

@@transitcaptain Ok that's not a bad idea, just need good infrastructure.

[@mon652836]

Hi, how much would be the total fare of traveling say from Newport to Grand Central at 42nd St.? Thank you.

[@Thom-TRA]

The total fare would be $5.50. That’s $2.75 for PATH and $2.75 for the subway to Grand Central.

[@mrrockdaddy100]

I live in Newark and I wrote The path a few times you should do the Newark City subway next

[@travelandeats8518]

From Connecticut I train to nyc. Now I want to learn how to get from nyc to New Jersey. I did the ferry from Manhattan to jersey City before I want to learn train

[@johnbosco77]

i will be in new york for 12 hours and my flight is at night before that . i just want to travel from new york to jersey and return back to new york just to travel via train

[@danielpalfay568]

How is this channel not more popular? Awesome content ;)

[@Thom-TRA]

That’s so nice of you! Spread the word :)

[@ryanjohnston9313]

Can you elaborate on your comparison of PATH to BART? 2:55

[@Thom-TRA]

It is a rapid transit system that connects different parts of a metropolitan area that are separated by water. Just like the bay separates San Francisco and Oakland, the Hudson separates Jersey City/Hoboken and Manhattan.

[@denimcowboy501]

How can they say "no video" since it is a public entity?

[@Thom-TRA]

Idk

[@enriquezapatae]

My hotel will be Fairfield Inn and suites North Bergen, in New Jersey, how far is the Path train station? I need to travel dayli to manhattan, vacations time.

[@Thom-TRA]

You will have to take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to Hoboken, then transfer to PATH.

[@trevorhicks3576]

What an absolutely beautiful view and I like the fact that he was wearing his mask unlike other people 👌

[@kevinricheson7338]

This brings back nastalgia from last time i was there! It was so so fun and cool!

[@yogitarajput3691]

Does path run 24/7 ?

[@anthonygreene562]

Used to run 24hrs in the 80s

[@douglasjgallup]

Yes with a limited nightly schedule

[@srinivasaraghu8574]

Missing days at Jersey City. Thanks for the detailed video.

[@tfp_4215]

I like riding the path for fun!

[@micahely1683]

The path photo ban is unconstitutional

[@treebs9516]

Can you use your 7 day unlimited metro card?

[@Thom-TRA]

There is a 7 day pass available for PATH but I’m not sure if it is also possible to use that same pass on the NY subway.

[@RobertWilke]

@@Thom-TRA unless it's a metro card then no. The path has an early system like a oyster card that has some form of NFC. That card is useless other than the PATH.

[@Danielmvs]

Nice! Very Goodyear! Thanks.

[@londonwhaley8690]

I enjoyed that video👍👍

[@boneyardrestorodz2536]

Excellent coverage. Thank you for sharing.

[@Thom-TRA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamallhayden2512]

Thank You!

[@elevatorstrainsmorebytrans3554]

On the weekends on the PATH what you said about looping through WTC isn’t true as of recently. PATH NWK-WTC Line trains single track between Exchange Place and World Trade Center and therefore reverse ends at this station to go back to NJ

[@matthewread79]

No photography in path? Why?

[@Thom-TRA]

"Safety" or something

[@Ih8kone]

@@Thom-TRA Privacy

[@Thom-TRA]

@@Ih8kone whose privacy? It’s literally a public good. That’s not a good argument.

[@Ih8kone]

@@Thom-TRA Passengers and employees maybe, IDK

[@Ih8kone]

@@blue9multimediagroup Nope, the restriction predates 9/11.

[@evanm225]

And that close call is exactly why I hate light rail systems. Heavy rail is much better

[@Thom-TRA]

Heavy rail is better I agree. Light rail should be used as teams, like they are in Europe.

[@giancarlocipolla4254]

I’m staying in Jersey City for a short stay to visit New York. My hotel is near to Grove St. Do you know if it’s safe to get this train to come back from Manhattan to NJ at night? Not late night, but probably around 11pm…thanks for the vid

[@Thom-TRA]

Should be safe! I’ve done it before. Safety really is relative, it’s all about you being aware of your surroundings and not provoking people.