New York City Commute?
I'm currently seeking employment in New York City and thinking about relocating near there in order to better my chances of getting a job. Since the city in expensive I'm looking to live in Jersey City. Anyone live in Jersey City and work in NYC? How long does it usually take to get from Jersey City to New York City by train or subway? Any info will help. Thanks!
Commuting - 1 Answers
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Your best bet is to live near the PATH subway line, or at least near express buses to NYC. The PATH is only 1-2 stops from Lower Manhattan and has a branch into Midtown Manhattan. Express buses usually run more during peak hours. I would say that an average trip time from Jersey City to NYC would be about 30-40 minutes. When I plugged in Jersey City, it said a 23 minute walk to the PATH station, so take off about 10 minutes if you plan to live near a bus to the PATH train. The PATH is only 5-10 minutes from Lower Manhattan and 10-15 minutes from Midtown Manhattan once you get on it. Basically, live near a bus line to downtown Jersey City, where you can take the PATH train, or near the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, which also connects to PATH trains. Express buses may speed the trip up a little bit, as they don't involve a transfer, though you may lose the time in traffic in the Holland Tunnel. See panynj.gov for information on PATH service, njtransit.com for information on bus and light rail service, and mta.info for information on service within NYC
I'm currently seeking employment in New York City and thinking about relocating near there in order to better my chances of getting a job. Since the city in expensive I'm looking to live in Jersey City. Anyone live in Jersey City and work in NYC? How long does it usually take to get from Jersey City to New York City by train or subway? Any info will help. Thanks!
Commuting - 1 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Your best bet is to live near the PATH subway line, or at least near express buses to NYC. The PATH is only 1-2 stops from Lower Manhattan and has a branch into Midtown Manhattan. Express buses usually run more during peak hours. I would say that an average trip time from Jersey City to NYC would be about 30-40 minutes. When I plugged in Jersey City, it said a 23 minute walk to the PATH station, so take off about 10 minutes if you plan to live near a bus to the PATH train. The PATH is only 5-10 minutes from Lower Manhattan and 10-15 minutes from Midtown Manhattan once you get on it. Basically, live near a bus line to downtown Jersey City, where you can take the PATH train, or near the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, which also connects to PATH trains. Express buses may speed the trip up a little bit, as they don't involve a transfer, though you may lose the time in traffic in the Holland Tunnel. See panynj.gov for information on PATH service, njtransit.com for information on bus and light rail service, and mta.info for information on service within NYC
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