PATH Fare Increase Starts Today: Here’s How Much Tickets Cost
How Much Will PATH Fares Cost Under New Increase?
PATH train passengers will be paying more for their rides across the Hudson starting today, a week after congestion pricing went in effect in New York City. Prices for a single trip on PATH will increase from $2.75 to $3.00 starting today. A 10-trip card will increase from $26.00 to $28.50. A 30-day pass will increase from $110.25 to $120.75.
With the new PATH fares starting today, tickets will cost the following:
| Fare options | Price | Price per ride | Old price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Trip | $3.00 | $3.00 | $2.75 |
| PATH 2-Trip MetroCard | $3.00 | $3.00 | $5.50 |
| 10 Trip SmartLink | $28.50 | $2.85 | $26.00 |
| 20 Trip SmartLink | $57.00 | $2.85 | $52.00 |
| 40 Trip SmartLink | $114.00 | $2.85 | $104.00 |
| Senior SmartLink | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.25 |
| SmartLink Unlimited 1 Day Pass | $11.50 | N/A | $10.50 |
| SmartLink Unlimited 7 Day Pass | $39.25 | N/A | $36.00 |
| SmartLink Unlimited 30 Day Pass | $120.75 | N/A | $110.25 |
Single ride fares last increased in October 2014, according to PATH.
PATH Hoboken Station to Close for Renovation on January 30
The Hoboken PATH station will close for 25 days later this month for track and station work, requiring commuters to make alternative plans for travel into New York City, the Port Authority announced today. The full-station closure is set to begin at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25.
The Port Authority said the closure is necessary to do work on the two tunnels into the station and is better than the alternative option of weekend service reductions for a full year. The Port Authority also plans to make improvements to the station and upgrades to the tracks in the station.
To help ease travel troubles during the work, PATH will be offering free shuttle bus service from Hoboken to the Newport and Exchange Place station. NJ Transit also plans to increase the frequency of the No. 126 line, which runs from the Hoboken station to the Midtown Bus Terminal. More PATH trains will be running between the Newport and Exchange place trains on the New Jersey side and the 33rd Street and World Trade Center stops on the Manhattan side during the closure.
NJ Transit also plans to add additional service on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail weekdays during rush hour. Ferry service will be cross-honored and expanded from the Hoboken ferry terminals, the PATH/NJ Transit station terminal, and the 14th Street terminal. NY Waterway will be expanded cross-town bus service from the Midtown/West 39th Street terminal. Ferry service will also run until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 12 a.m. on weekends at the Hoboken terminals.
“We recognize that a full station closure is disruptive, but it allows us to fast-track extensive repair work within the station and critical infrastructure around it that otherwise would have involved years of intermittent closures if we performed it piecemeal,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton in a statement. “We are committed to full transparency throughout this process and providing an array of travel alternatives during the closure.”
Conclusion
As of today, PATH train passengers will be paying more for their rides across the Hudson. With the new fares in effect, commuters can expect to pay more for their trips. Additionally, the Hoboken PATH station will be closing for 25 days for renovation work, requiring commuters to make alternative plans for travel. The Port Authority has planned alternative travel options to help ease the disruption caused by the closure.
FAQs
* Q: How much will PATH fares cost under the new increase?
A: PATH fares will increase as follows: 1-Trip $3.00, PATH 2-Trip MetroCard $3.00, 10 Trip SmartLink $28.50, 20 Trip SmartLink $57.00, 40 Trip SmartLink $114.00, Senior SmartLink $1.50, SmartLink Unlimited 1 Day Pass $11.50, SmartLink Unlimited 7 Day Pass $39.25, SmartLink Unlimited 30 Day Pass $120.75.
* Q: When will the Hoboken PATH station close for renovation?
A: The Hoboken PATH station will close for 25 days starting at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25.
* Q: What alternative travel options are available during the Hoboken PATH station closure?
A: PATH will be offering free shuttle bus service from Hoboken to the Newport and Exchange Place station, NJ Transit will increase the frequency of the No. 126 line, and more PATH trains will be running between the Newport and Exchange place trains on the New Jersey side and the 33rd Street and World Trade Center stops on the Manhattan side.
