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Essential Services
Navigate public transportation in the NJ/NY area.
NYC Subway & Bus (MTA)
The NYC subway system runs 24/7 and is the easiest way to get around the city.
- Fare: $3 per ride for subway and local bus
- Payment: Use OMNY - tap your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or buy an OMNY card ($1) at any subway station
- Weekly cap: You will not spend more than $35/week on subway and local bus fares
NJ Transit (Buses & Trains)
NJ Transit operates buses, trains, and light rail across New Jersey and into NYC.
- Fares: Zone-based. Local bus from $1.80; interstate bus to NYC $4.00; train fares $4.25-$18.40
- Payment: Download the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to buy tickets on your phone
PATH Train (NJ to NYC)
The PATH train connects New Jersey cities (Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken) directly to Manhattan.
- Fare: $2.75 per ride
- Payment: Use TAPP - tap your contactless card or buy a reloadable TAPP card ($5) at station machines
- Key Routes: Newark to World Trade Center; Hoboken/Journal Square to 33rd Street Manhattan
Resources
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MTA - NYC Subway & Bus
Official MTA site with subway/bus maps, schedules, and fare information for New York City.
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OMNY - NYC Tap-to-Pay
Learn how OMNY works for paying subway and bus fares with contactless cards or devices.
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NJ Transit
Official NJ Transit site for bus, train, and light rail schedules, fares, and the mobile app.
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PATH Train
Official PATH train site connecting NJ (Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken) to Manhattan. Fares and schedules.
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