PATH Information
For more than 100 years, the Port Authority Trans Hudson has served northern New Jersey and parts of Manhattan, New York City. It is a relatively small subway network compared to other subway networks around the world, operating on just 4 lines and serving 13 stations. This 22km network is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and operated by the Port Authority Trans-Hudson. It’s a very convenient way to travel within the regions as it operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is probably why the network has a daily ridership of 263,300 (2015).
PATH Rail Sistem Map
Map of Port Authority Trans-Hudson Rail Sistem showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Rail map in PDF format.
PATH Hours
As mentioned earlier in the article, the trains of the PATH run for 24 hours, on all 7 days of the week. For detailed information on the schedules of the trains, according to the lines/stations, you can visit the official website.
PATH Fares, Tickets and Cards
Riders can pay fares using SmartLink, SmartLink Gray and MetroCard. A SmartLink card is the primary fare card for the PATH system. It is a reloadable smart card that also provides information on the number of days remaining and the number of prepaid rides available on the card. They can be purchased online, from blue SmartLink vending machines at stations, or from participating kiosks. These cards are also available to senior citizens aged 65 and over and offer discounted fares.
A one-way SmartLink ticket costs $2.75. The card is valid for two hours from the time of purchase. These can also be purchased for 10 rides for $21.00, 20 rides for $42.00 and 40 rides for $84.00. The price per trip for these cumulative travel cards is $2.10. A Senior SmartLink Card costs $1.00. A SmartLink 1-day pass costs $8.25, a SmartLink 7-day pass costs $29.00 and a SmartLink 30-day pass costs $89.00. These provide unlimited travel for the specified days.
SmartLink Grey is a paper version of the SmartLink card. It is available in 10, 20 and 40 trip packs. These are valid until all cards are used or until the expiry date. The card is non-refundable. A 10 trip SmartLink Gray can be purchased for $19.00, a 20 trip SmartLink Gray for $38.00 and a 40 trip SmartLink Gray for $76.00.
Another way to pay is with MetroCards. MetroCards can hold both pay-per-ride and unlimited passes. However, the PATH accepts cards with a pay-per-ride value. The fare is deducted when the card is used at a PATH turnstile. It can be used to pay for up to four 18-minute rides. These can be purchased from vending machines. A PATH 2 trip MetroCard costs $5.50. The card is valid until it expires. There is a $1.00 fee for new MetroCards.
PATH Parking
Most stations offer park and ride facilities for metro passengers. Metro passengers must pay a parking fee to park their vehicle on Metro premises.
PATH Rules and Tips
Flammable, explosive, radioactive and other hazardous materials are not permitted on the Metro. Littering and other unhygienic activities are strongly discouraged. Children, teenagers or anyone else aren’t allowed to ride on skateboards or any kind of roller blades inside the network. Acrobats and dancers aren’t allowed on the trains. Musical instruments, musical devices, radios, tapes, etc. are some of the other items that aren’t allowed on the network. It is forbidden to eat or drink on the trains or in the stations. There are some specific rules regarding the transport of bicycles on the network. Foldable bikes are allowed at all times, but non-foldable ones aren’t. They are only allowed on the network at certain times. (06:30-09:30; 15:30-18:30).
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PATH Lines & Service
Currently, the rapid transit system serves 4 lines. PATH operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each line is identified by colour.
- Newark to World Trade Center – This line is coloured red. It runs from Pennsylvania Station to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York. The length of the line is 14.3 km and serves 6 stations. The subway runs 24 hours a day and the journey takes 22 minutes.
- Hoboken to World Trade Center – This line is coloured green and runs from the Hoboken Terminal towards the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York. The length of the line is 4.8km and serves 4 stations. The subway on this line runs only on weekdays and not on weekends. This is the only line where every station is accessible to the disabled.
- Journal Square to 33rd Street – This route is coloured yellow. It runs from Journal Square on Jersey Street to 33rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The length of the route is 9.2 km and serves 8 stations.
- Hoboken to 33rd Street – The blue line runs from Hoboken towards 33rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The length of the line is 5.6km and serves 6 stations. The journey time is 14 minutes.
- Journal Square to 33rd Street via Hoboken – This route is coloured yellow and blue. It runs from Journal Square to 33rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York. The length of the line is 10.8km and it serves 9 stations and takes 26 minutes to complete a journey.
- The 13 stations served by the PATH are: Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, Grove Street, Exchange Place, Newport, Hoboken, World Trade Center, 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, 9th Street and Christopher Street.
Great post! The detailed map and information on the PATH routes really helped me plan my trip. I appreciate the clarity on the hours and ticket options as well. Looking forward to exploring more with this guide!