Path

Downtown Jersey City is served by three PATH stations: Newport, Grove Street PATH Station, and Exchange Place PATH Station. The PATH provides 24-hour rail service between Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Manhattan.

From Downtown Jersey City, PATH trains provide direct or connecting service to:

– World Trade Center (70 Vesey Street)
– Christopher Street Station
– 9th Street Station
– 14th Street Station
– 23rd Street Station
– 33rd Street Station
– Hoboken Terminal
– Journal Square
– Newark Penn Station

The PATH runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During weekday rush hours trains typically arrive every few minutes, while overnight, weekend, and holiday schedules run less frequently and may require transfers depending on the route. Service patterns are periodically adjusted for maintenance and special schedules.

For most Downtown Jersey City residents:

– Grove Street PATH Station offers direct access to both Midtown Manhattan and the World Trade Center.
– Exchange Place PATH Station provides the fastest commute to Lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center.
– Newport offers convenient access to Midtown Manhattan via the 33rd Street line and connections throughout the PATH system

Light Rail

Downtown Jersey City is served by the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, providing convenient connections throughout Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, and North Bergen. The light rail is a popular option for local commuting and offers easy transfers to the PATH train, ferries, and bus routes.

Key downtown stations include:
– Exchange Place
– Harborside
– Harsimus Cove
– Newport
– Essex Street
– Marin Boulevard
– Jersey Avenue

With multiple stops throughout Downtown Jersey City, residents can easily travel within the city or connect to Hoboken, Bayonne, and Manhattan without needing a car

Bus

Downtown Jersey City is served by multiple NJ Transit bus routes, including #1, #80, #85, #87, #119, #125, #126, and #129. These buses run along major corridors such as Washington Street, Marin Boulevard, and Grand Street.

They provide direct service to Port Authority Bus Terminal (41st St & 8th Ave, NYC) as well as local connections to PATH stations like Grove Street, Exchange Place, and Journal Square.

Ferry

NY Waterway ferry service from Downtown Jersey City operates from:

Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal (near 111 River Drive South) to:
– Wall Street / Pier 11 (South Street, Financial District)
– Brookfield Place / World Financial Center (Vesey Street)

Harborside / Exchange Place Ferry area to:
– Wall Street / Pier 11 (South Street)
– Brookfield Place / World Financial Center (Vesey Street)

The ferry provides a fast and scenic commute across the Hudson River, with frequent weekday service during peak hours and reduced schedules evenings, weekends, and holidays. Passengers can purchase tickets via the NY Waterway app, ticket kiosks, or monthly commuter passes.

Taxi

Car service or taxis are available as well and they run about $40-$50. You can call for a door to door ride.

Buscanero (201)-795-1131
Millennium (201)-325-8294
Travel Taxi (201)-222-9505

Carshare

Downtown Jersey City has convenient car-share options for short-term driving without a traditional rental.

– Zipcar – Most widely used option, with cars parked around Newport, Grove Street, and Exchange Place. Reserve and unlock through the app; billed hourly or daily with gas and insurance included.
– Turo – Peer-to-peer rentals from local car owners, offering a wide range of vehicles and flexible pickup options.
– Getaround – App-based car sharing with instant unlock for nearby vehicles (limited availability in Downtown JC).

Bike

Downtown Jersey City is highly bike-friendly and well covered by Citi Bike, the city’s bike-share system. Stations are located throughout the waterfront, Grove Street, Newport, and Exchange Place, making it easy to grab a bike for short trips or commuting.

Riders can unlock bikes through the app for quick point-to-point travel, with docking