PATH Train
The separate rapid transit system linking Manhattan with Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark under the Hudson.
Example
Fifteen minutes from the Oculus, Hoboken's waterfront or Exchange Place gives you the full Manhattan skyline in one frame at sunset.
Related terms
Museums
9/11 Memorial & Museum
The memorial pools and underground museum at the World Trade Center site documenting the September 11 attacks.
Getting around
OMNY
The MTA's tap-to-pay fare system on all subways and buses, which took over from the MetroCard when card sales ended...
Landmarks
One World Observatory
The enclosed observation floors atop One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the western hemisphere.
Getting around
MetroCard
The yellow swipe card that ruled New York transit from 1993 until sales ended December 31, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Why would a New York tourist ride PATH to New Jersey?
The Manhattan skyline view from Hoboken or Exchange Place at sunset is the best full-panorama shot available, fifteen minutes from the Oculus.
Does the subway fare cover PATH?
No, PATH is a separate system with its own fare, but contactless cards work the same tap way. Free transfers between systems do not exist.
Does my subway fare cover PATH?
No. PATH is a separate system with its own fare, though contactless cards tap the same way. There are no free transfers between PATH and the subway.
