No PATH Train For You: Shuttles Take Over As Station Closes In Hoboken (PHOTOS)

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson) station has officially closed for a month of renovations, but transit agencies are offering alternatives.

The PATH is scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Feb. 25.

The temporary loss of the $3 train — which takes passengers to Manhattan and several Hudson County towns — has a big impact on mile-square Hoboken. However, the other transit options in town, including at that station, remain.

• Hoboken Terminal is still running the NJ Transit trains to New York, Newark, and dozens of other towns; light rail trains along the waterfront, and buses to New York and beyond.
• Regular PATH passengers can also take the NY Waterway ferry back and forth to Manhattan for $3 for the next month, as long as they follow a few steps. READ MORE: Sure, Ferry Is $3 When Hoboken PATH Train Closes, But There's A Catch
• The Port Authority also has added free shuttle buses (see photo above) at the station to bring passengers to the Exchange Place and Newport PATH stations on the Jersey City waterfront.

The city of Hoboken said Friday that they're collaborating with the agencies to minimize disruptions.

"Residents are encouraged to leave extra travel time, explore travel alternatives, and prepare for increased traffic around Hoboken Terminal due to additional buses," the city said. "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."

What follows is a release from the city of Hoboken regarding all of the options.

City Of Hoboken Release About Transit Alternatives

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.

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