PATH: the Train from New Jersey to New York City

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • The New York City subway is an iconic symbol of the city, but did you know there is another rapid transit network that serves Manhattan? The distinctive blue Port Authority Trans-Hudson trains (PATH, for short) travel underneath the Hudson River, connecting New York City with Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark through two tunnels, the Hudson Tubes, that date back to 1908.
    In this video, we take a short trip on a PATH train from Exchange Place to World Trade Center, traveling through the Downtown Hudson Tube and admiring the impressive architecture of the Oculus.
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Komentáře • 70

  • @uzin0s256
    @uzin0s256 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @shivyyz
    @shivyyz Před rokem +16

    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
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +2

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

    • @enriquezapatae
      @enriquezapatae Před 5 hodinami

      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?

  • @233CFH
    @233CFH Před 2 lety +30

    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
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +9

      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
      @TrainsFerriesFeet Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @navinshringi4608
      @navinshringi4608 Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @user-fs2yd3ky4t
      @user-fs2yd3ky4t Před 14 dny

      Hows journal square ?

  • @kevinricheson7338
    @kevinricheson7338 Před rokem

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

  • @srinivasaraghu8574
    @srinivasaraghu8574 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Danielmvs
    @Danielmvs Před rokem

    Nice! Very Goodyear! Thanks.

  • @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

  • @RobertWilke
    @RobertWilke Před 2 lety +8

    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
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +2

      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.

  • @cesarcabrera5279
    @cesarcabrera5279 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @boneyardrestorodz2536
    @boneyardrestorodz2536 Před 23 dny

    Excellent coverage. Thank you for sharing.

  • @trevorhicks3576
    @trevorhicks3576 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @walterspringer565
    @walterspringer565 Před rokem +1

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

  • @dennisforner6090
    @dennisforner6090 Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +3

      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
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety

      What do you mean?

  • @londonwhaley8690
    @londonwhaley8690 Před měsícem

    I enjoyed that video👍👍

  • @tfp_4215
    @tfp_4215 Před 3 měsíci

    I like riding the path for fun!

  • @danielpalfay568
    @danielpalfay568 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @robertk2007
    @robertk2007 Před rokem +1

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

  • @jamallhayden2512
    @jamallhayden2512 Před rokem

    Thank You!

  • @mrrockdaddy100
    @mrrockdaddy100 Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @justwithpranav5750
    @justwithpranav5750 Před rokem +3

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

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +1

      Never heard that one before haha

    • @justwithpranav5750
      @justwithpranav5750 Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +1

      @@justwithpranav5750 so glad it helped!

  • @cesarcabrera5279
    @cesarcabrera5279 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @RobertWilke
      @RobertWilke Před 2 lety +2

      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.

  • @giancarlocipolla4254
    @giancarlocipolla4254 Před rokem

    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
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @travelandeats8518
    @travelandeats8518 Před rokem

    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

  • @raakone
    @raakone Před rokem +2

    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)

  • @mon652836
    @mon652836 Před rokem +1

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

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +3

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

  • @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

  • @yogitarajput3691
    @yogitarajput3691 Před měsícem

    Does path run 24/7 ?

  • @ryanjohnston9313
    @ryanjohnston9313 Před rokem

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

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +5

      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.

  • @johnbosco77
    @johnbosco77 Před 5 měsíci

    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

  • @enriquezapatae
    @enriquezapatae Před 5 hodinami

    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
      @Thom-TRA  Před 5 hodinami

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

  • @treebs9516
    @treebs9516 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you use your 7 day unlimited metro card?

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @RobertWilke Před 2 lety +2

      @@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.

  • @collectivelyimprovingtrans2460

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

    • @frenchchicken2799
      @frenchchicken2799 Před rokem

      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.

    • @collectivelyimprovingtrans2460
      @collectivelyimprovingtrans2460 Před rokem

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

    • @frenchchicken2799
      @frenchchicken2799 Před rokem

      @@collectivelyimprovingtrans2460 Ok that's not a bad idea, just need good infrastructure.

  • @micahely1683
    @micahely1683 Před 9 měsíci

    The path photo ban is unconstitutional

  • @matthewread79
    @matthewread79 Před 2 lety +1

    No photography in path? Why?

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před 2 lety +4

      "Safety" or something

    • @Ih8kone
      @Ih8kone Před rokem +2

      @@Thom-TRA Privacy

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem +3

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

    • @Ih8kone
      @Ih8kone Před rokem

      @@Thom-TRA Passengers and employees maybe, IDK

    • @Ih8kone
      @Ih8kone Před rokem +1

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

  • @evanm225
    @evanm225 Před rokem

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

    • @Thom-TRA
      @Thom-TRA  Před rokem

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