Commute Times

Getting to Manhattan from Northern NJ

A complete breakdown of every way to get from Bergen and Hudson Counties to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan.

How Northern NJ Commuters Get to NYC

Northern New Jersey offers more transit options into Manhattan than any other suburban region in the country. From the PATH train to NJ Transit rail, express buses, private bus lines, and ferries — there is a commute style for every town and every budget.

NJ Transit Rail

Bergen County, Main, and Pascack Valley Lines to Penn Station

PATH Train

Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken to 33rd St, WTC, and Downtown

Express Bus

NJ Transit and private coaches via GWB and Lincoln Tunnel to PABT

NY Waterway Ferry

Edgewater, Weehawken, Hoboken to Midtown/Wall St/Downtown

Commute Times From Every Major Town

Times shown are rush hour estimates. Actual times vary by exact location and daily conditions.

Town	Train	PATH	Bus (PABT)	Ferry	Drive (peak)	Monthly Cost
Fort Lee	-	-	20 min	15 min	25-45 min	~$190
Edgewater	-	-	25 min	12 min	30-50 min	~$200
Leonia	-	-	30 min	20 min	30-50 min	~$190
Hoboken	10 min	15 min	-	10 min	20-40 min	~$130
Jersey City	-	10 min	20 min	8 min	15-35 min	~$110
Weehawken	-	-	15 min	10 min	20-40 min	~$180
Ridgewood	45 min	-	50 min	-	35-65 min	~$230
Glen Rock	40 min	-	45 min	-	35-65 min	~$230
Paramus	-	-	40 min	-	30-60 min	~$220
Tenafly	-	-	35 min	25 min	30-55 min	~$210
Englewood	-	-	30 min	20 min	30-50 min	~$200
Teaneck	-	-	35 min	25 min	35-55 min	~$200
Rutherford	30 min	-	35 min	-	30-55 min	~$210
North Bergen	-	-	20 min	15 min	25-45 min	~$180
West New York	-	-	20 min	12 min	25-45 min	~$180
Secaucus	9 min	-	15 min	-	15-30 min	~$160
Bayonne	-	25 min	30 min	-	25-50 min	~$150
Closter	-	-	45 min	-	40-70 min	~$240
Ramsey	55 min	-	60 min	-	45-80 min	~$250
Mahwah	60 min	-	65 min	-	45-85 min	~$260

Monthly transit costs are approximate for a standard monthly pass. Actual costs depend on specific route, peak/off-peak, and distance.

Transit Tips

NJ Transit: Monthly passes are tax-free through Commuter Benefit programs.
PATH: The cheapest option from Hudson County at $110/month. Runs 24/7.
Ferry: The fastest option from Edgewater and Weehawken (12 min to Midtown) but the most expensive.
Park & Ride: Major bus terminals at Vince Lombardi, Edgewater, and Jersey City have free/cheap parking.

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