PATH

Jersey City Heights is primarily served by Journal Square PATH Station, which is located just south of the neighborhood and is easily accessible by NJ Transit buses, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, bicycle, or a short drive. Many residents also use Hoboken Terminal or Newport PATH Station, depending on their location within The Heights and their destination.

The PATH provides 24-hour rail service between Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Manhattan.

From Journal Square PATH Station, riders have direct or connecting service to:

– World Trade Center
– Christopher Street Station
– 9th Street Station
– 14th Street Station
– 23rd Street Station
– 33rd Street Station
– Hoboken Terminal
– Grove Street
– Exchange Place
– Newark Penn Station

The PATH operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During weekday rush hours, trains typically arrive every few minutes, while overnight, weekend, and holiday service operates less frequently. Service patterns may also be adjusted periodically for maintenance or special schedules.

For most Jersey City Heights residents:

– Journal Square PATH Station provides the most convenient access to both Midtown Manhattan and the World Trade Center, with direct trains to Newark and connections throughout the PATH system
– Hoboken Terminal offers additional PATH service to Midtown Manhattan, along with NJ Transit commuter rail, NY Waterway ferries, and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connections
– Newport PATH Station is another convenient option for residents on the eastern side of The Heights, providing direct service to Midtown Manhattan and easy access to the Newport waterfront.

LIGHT RAIL

Jersey City Heights is served by the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, with stations located along the neighborhood’s eastern edge and nearby areas, 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, NJ Transit commuter rail, ferries, and regional bus routes.

Key stations serving Jersey City Heights include:

– 2nd Street
– 9th Street–Congress Street
– Hoboken Terminal
– Lincoln Harbor (nearby via Hoboken)
– Tonnelle Avenue

One of the neighborhood’s most convenient transit features is the 9th Street Congress Street Station, which is connected to Jersey City Heights by a public elevator linking Congress Street at the top of the Palisades to the light rail station below in Hoboken. This provides residents with a quick, car-free connection between The Heights and the Hoboken waterfront.

BUS

Jersey City Heights is served by numerous NJ Transit bus routes, including the #83, #84, #85, #86, #87, #119, #123, and #125. These buses operate along major corridors such as Central Avenue, Palisade Avenue, Kennedy Boulevard, Paterson Plank Road, and Congress Street.

These routes provide convenient local service to Journal Square, Hoboken, Downtown Jersey City, and nearby neighborhoods, while select routes, including the #119, #123, and #125, offer direct service to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.

FERRY

While Jersey City Heights does not have its own ferry terminal, residents have convenient access to NY Waterway ferry service via Hoboken Terminal.

From Hoboken Terminal, ferries operate to:

– Brookfield Place / Battery Park City
– Pier 11 / Wall Street
– Midtown / West 39th Street

Many residents reach the ferry by taking the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail from the 9th Street Congress Street Station, using NJ Transit buses, or driving to Hoboken Terminal. The ferry provides a fast and scenic commute across the Hudson River, with frequent weekday service during peak hours and reduced schedules during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Tickets can be purchased through the NY Waterway app, at ticket kiosks, or with 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

Jersey City Heights 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

Jersey City Heights is highly bike-friendly and well covered by Citi Bike, the city’s bike-share system. Stations are located by the Heights elevator, Pershing Field, Leonard Gordon Park, and Riverview Park, 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