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Journal Square, Jersey City
"If one escalator is off, usually one on the other side is going up."(9 Tips)
"The new path train is awesome!!!even has tvs"(4 Tips)
"first set of escalators before the turnstiles"(5 Tips)
"Buy a smartcard for frequent use and the savings pays for itself."(4 Tips)
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Humberto MartinezFebruary 22, 2011This place gets aggressive in the mornings when piling on. Get as close to the platform as you can and try to memorize where the doors usually stop. In the winter, you can above under heatlamps.
Quintino MillerOctober 10, 2015On Saturday and Sunday going to 33rd Street ride in the last car to be in the front of the train.
ATTENTION ALL TOURISTS, VISITORS. AND SLOWER WALKERS...... STAY TO RIGHT OF THE STAIRS AND ESCALATORS!!!!!! We regular workin people have a bus and or train to catch...!!!!
The Hudson News stand within the concourse has a really well-stocked selection of both national and international titles!- Stay away from the edge of the platform so you don't get hit by the incoming train or bus.
PATHJune 2, 2011Skip the vending machines! Enroll your SmartLink in Auto-Refill online at
If your ultimate goal is to catch a NJ transit train going to trenton - Stay in the 3rd car from the front of the PATH train. At Newark you'll be right in front of the turnstiles that take you to the- Use CooCoo and PathAlerts for schedule and delay info... But always try to be early! I've missed many trains because they left earlier than the schedule suggested and missed later connections...
Although made famous on Get Smart, New Jersey is commonly recognized as the birthplace of the elevator telephone.
After inserting your ticket, trains to NEWARK and Harrison are on tracks 3 & 4 while trains going to 33rd Street, Grove St., Newport, Columbus and World Tradr Center are on tracks 1 & 2.
Martin StrangeApril 18, 2013Learn where the train stops to be the first to the stairs. Sometimes, the wait to the stairs and escalators can be ridiculous. SMH lazy people.- Elevator access is super helpful if you have heavy luggage and can't lift it easily over the turnstiles. If one escalator is off, usually one on the other side is going up.
Usually never full and usually way cleaner than New York City’s MTA trains.
Etcetera CarterApril 23, 2012The people who sit @ a desk all day are the first to push over for a seat when the doors open! Get 2 a Gym lazy! Its a 12 min train ride SMH
If you want to play musical chairs, wait for the train from WTC to come and race to the 33rd train with other people to grab a seat. :)
Patrick HealyOctober 24, 2011During rush hour, it's still the fastest way to Newark. I don't care what others say. On the weekends you're screwed though. Use the rail then. It will be an off peak fare too!
Don't walk down the stairs if you're going to take your time, use the escalators!
Don't lean to the outside of a crowded car when you have a door spot. If there is space for 1/2 person between you & your doormate, some bunghole will manage to squeeze into it.
Everyone says there're no trash cans anywhere underground, but they forget about the deli/cafe across from Duane Reade, before the escalators to the PATH. There's a few receptacles in there- If you have luggage or a bike, take the elevator from the platform to street-level or the concourse.
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Pretty decent service for the price! Especially when you have service direct to WTC.
Paweł ZającDecember 6, 2011When coming back from the city via 33rd street, transfer at grove street and you won't have to stand in the cold at journal square
The ATMs at the credit unions on the lower level only charge $1.50 for non-members as opposed to $3.00 from Chase or BofA.- All Path conductors are cool except for one..He slams the window everytime he opens and closes it at every stops.sooo annoying!
Julian NormanOctober 17, 2013Make sure you have Full fate on your metro card the metro card machines get packed real quick
If you're really in a rush, skip the long lines and buy a 2 trip metrocard from the blue vending machine. Its a lot more convinient!
This train is pretty cool until Teddy from the Bergen Lafayette homeless shelter gets his beggin ass on! Lol
On Summit Ave, east of the station, an open lot has $8 all day parking. Watch your valuables though.
Wait for the next train during rush hour..they come every 3 mins if that... it's ridiculous how many people I've had literally sit on me because of how #Thirst they were to get a seat...
- Nice of them to offer a tiny bit of heat/shelter in the lobby area for those waiting for their trains.
Hey able-bodied jackasses-- unless you have a stroller or are in a wheelchair, take the damned escalator!
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Make sure you know where the doors open. The Newark riders will come and jump in front of you if you aren't vigilant.
Very little places to lock up your bike, so if you're on a schedule, give yourself sometime for parking.- If you need to use your phone, go up the first set of escalators before the turnstiles and you will get service.
Have your bag ready for a bag check so u don't have to waste time opening it. Also don't complain about it because it only takes a few seconds. Stay safe. P.O. Perez.
Don't rush into the path train to get a seat going people....old ladies will stiff arm you out the way!
LuisOctober 9, 2010Often the stop where you have to get off and transfer when heading to WTC or Hoboken after a red bull match. Looks like a train station in a cave. Chill.
Get a smartcard or auto refill because the machines don't always work
Heading to the city on a weekend? Add an extra 7 minutes travel time for the 33rd/Hoboken train.
When there are delays and the platforms jam packed people act like animals and cram themselves in an already packed train. Always Indians.
the one conductor that does morning and afternoon announcements (weather, news, sports,etc) is awesome. He's there during rush hours
Nobody follows the stand on R pass on L on the escalators...they appear upset when I say, "Excuse me, please." Aaaargghh! I have a train to catch, you know?? O_o
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Journal Square PATH Station
John F Kennedy Blvd W (btwn Pavonia & Sip Ave)
Jersey City, NJ 07306
United States
Jersey City, NJ 07306
United States
One of the 13 stations in the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail system. PATH is a subsidiary of The Port Authority of NY & NJ.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(800) 234-7284
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