Residents and commuters are reminded that the Port Authority of NY and NJ will close the Hoboken Terminal PATH Station 24/7, starting at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 30 through 5 a.m. on Feb. 25 for significant track and station upgrades. During this closure, the Port Authority has coordinated with NJ Transit, NY Waterway, and other transportation partners to provide alternative transportation options for commuters and PATH customers.
The City also continues to collaborate with all transportation agencies and stakeholders to help minimize disruptions during the closure. Residents are encouraged to leave extra travel time, explore travel alternatives, and prepare for increased traffic around Hoboken Terminal due to additional buses. Please be aware, the Hoboken Terminal Hop pick-up and drop-off location will be temporarily moved to the bus shelter on the north side of Hudson Place east of River Street. See below for more information on the Hop relocation.
The Port Authority will provide the following transportation alternatives for PATH customers:
Alternative NY Waterway Ferry Service
PATH riders can use NY Waterway ferries between Hoboken and New York at the cost of a PATH one-way fare ($3). Special PATH Ferry Tickets can be purchased via the NY Waterway App or at a NY Waterway Ticket Counter. At boarding, commuters must show a valid PATH fare card payment mechanism, including a SmartLink Card, MetroCard, or digital pass from the RidePATH App along with the special PATH Ferry Ticket.
Ferries are scheduled to run every 10 minutes during peak hours from Hoboken Terminal and 14th Street in Hoboken, with extended evening service to Midtown/W. 39th Street.
For more information on NY Waterway Ferry Service, including a step-by-step guide on how to purchase and use the special PATH Ferry Ticket, go to: https://www.nywaterway.com/path.aspx.
Free PATH Shuttle Buses to Newport and Exchange Place PATH Stations
PATH will provide free shuttle buses that will operate 24/7 between Hoboken, Newport, and Exchange Place stations on the following schedules:
Shuttle Weekday Schedule:
Shuttle Weekend Schedule:
Supplemental PATH Train Service will also be provided:
Increased NJ TRANSIT 126 Bus Service between Hoboken and Port Authority
NJ Transit will supplement its regular Route 126 bus service along Washington Street, Willow Avenue, and Clinton Street. Additional New York-bound buses will begin at the Hoboken Bus Terminal, as well as at Washington and First Street, Washington Street and 11th Street, and Clinton Street and First Street.
To accommodate the staging of additional commuter buses, parking will be removed from the south side of Observer Highway between Bloomfield Street and Park Avenue 24/7, and on the east side of Washington Street between 10th and 11th Streets, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
NJ Transit advises customers using the Route 126 bus service that they may encounter more crowded conditions than usual and that they should allow for extra travel time.
Please note, standard bus fares will apply for all travel to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) and within Hoboken. NJ Transit bus riders must purchase NJ Transit tickets for travel on the Route 126 bus service. Tickets can be purchased via the NJ Transit Mobile App, at Hoboken Station, or at an HBLR vending machine, according to the NJ Transit website. For more information, go to www.njtransit.com/tickets/bus-tickets.
For more information on additional buses, staging locations, and gate assignments in New York, please see the NJ Transit website:www.njtransit.com/hobokenpath.
NJ TRANSIT Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Service
NJ Transit’s website states it will continue to operate the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) on its regular schedule to and from Hoboken Terminal. HBLR service is available between Hoboken Terminal and PATH’s Newport and Exchange Place stations for transfer to PATH trains.
Please note, an NJ Transit Light Rail ticket is required to ride the HBLR. Riders must validate their ticket before boarding. Tickets can be purchased in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App or at an HBLR vending machine. For additional information, on the NJ Transit Light Rail tickets, go to www.njtransit.com/tickets/light-rail-tickets.
HOP drop-off relocated & Citi Bike Valet to remain operational
During the closure, the Hoboken Terminal Hop pickup and drop-off location will be temporarily moved to the bus shelter on the north side of Hudson Place east of River Street. The usual south side location will be used for Port Authority shuttles to Exchange Place and Newport PATH stations during this period. This will require the temporary removal of parking on the north side of Hudson Place between River Street and Warrington Plaza.
Additionally, the Citi Bike Hoboken Terminal valet on River Street between Hudson Place and Newark Street will remain operational during weekday morning and evening rush hours for as long as ridership levels justify.
Stay Informed
For additional details about the Hoboken PATH closure, travel alternatives, and schedule updates,visit the Port Authority’s Hoboken Station Closure Web Page.
For further details and updated travel information on NJ Transit services, sign up for My Transit Alerts, download the NJ TRANSIT app, and follow them on Social Media.
The City of Hoboken will continue to provide updates via Nixle announcements, the City Facebook and X pages, as well as the Public Safety Department Facebook Page, and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) X Page.
