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The Hoboken Station @ 1 Hudson Place is only 1.5 miles from Washington Boulevard in Jersey City.
I'm thinking that I can drive to the Hoboken Station and either walk to Washington, or take the light rail.
Question though? Does anybody know the approximate cost and, can I park my car at Hoboken Station?
Thank you!
Why bother? You're doing the hardest part of the drive, and it is literally no further to drive to Newport than to drive to Hoboken station. Also, parking in Hoboken is even more expensive than Jersey City.
Why bother? You're doing the hardest part of the drive, and it is literally no further to drive to Newport than to drive to Hoboken station. Also, parking in Hoboken is even more expensive than Jersey City.
I think you're right. Does anybody know what NJ transit bus can get me to the Hoboken Station? is it the 163? From the station, I can really just walk to Jersey City.
If you're driving from Paramus, why drive until the last mile and then park and take a light rail? If driving that far, just go to Washington Blvd and park there. Parking is probably the same or cheaper there than by Hoboken Terminal anyway.
I suppose you could park at the Tonnelle Ave light rail station in North Bergen for $3/day and ride the light rail for $4.20 round-trip. It'll add an extra half hour to your trip compared to driving, so decide whether the cash or your time is more valuable.
I think you're right. Does anybody know what NJ transit bus can get me to the Hoboken Station? is it the 163? From the station, I can really just walk to Jersey City.
You can take the 163 from Paramus, get off in Union City and xfer to the 85. Trip time is about 90 min and cost is $4.45.
Njtransit.com
Geez, I wish there was just a nj transit bus that went directly from the Paramus/Maywood/Hackensack area directly to JC! I hate parking in a garage, and a bus would be so much easier.
You can take the 163 from Paramus, get off in Union City and xfer to the 85. Trip time is about 90 min and cost is $4.45.
Njtransit.com
The #86 goes directly from Union City to Washington Blvd (unfortunately, the first bus of the morning gets there at 8:19AM).
For the OP, the Oradell station on the Pascack Valley Line is also an option, though the service is much more frequent at Ridgewood on the Main/Bergen County Line.
Cathy908 - in case you have not yet taken this trip from Paramus:
Take this is from someone who commutes to Washington Boulevard DAILY - Forget about parking there!
And parking in and around Hoboken train station is even worse!!
If you do drive, (and bear the terrible traffic all the way) the best options to park will be at the private garages, including those in apartments. Many apartment garage decks allow non residents to park for the day (try the ones on River Drive or the Avalon) - average cost is around $30/day.
The "typical" best route to drive to Washington Blvd in the AM is NJ Turnpike south to Rt 280 East to Rt 7 East to Rt 139 and then get off just before the Holland Tunnel to the Newport Mall Ramp at Jersey Ave.
Trains are the best choice
Better "parking" options for Paramus are the Pascack Valley Express Train from New Bridge landing in River Edge (two large parking lots) or the Ridgewood Train Station - though you have to park in any daily commuter parking lot close to the station (The Village of Ridgewood) and feed the meter for the day. Parking at the train station lot in Ridgewood is onl for residents and is full at 6:50AM daily. You might also consider the Glen Rock station if it is closer for you - http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servl...n=51&x=56&y=13.
Either way, take the train to Hoboken as others have posted in this thread and then light rail to your nearest location. All bus options will be terribly slow in comparison - buses get stuck in the same traffic as cars and also have to make all designated stops.
In comparison, some express trains reach Hoboken from River Edge/Ridgewood in less than 40 min.
Cathy908 - in case you have not yet taken this trip from Paramus:
Take this is from someone who commutes to Washington Boulevard DAILY - Forget about parking there!
And parking in and around Hoboken train station is even worse!!
If you do drive, (and bear the terrible traffic all the way) the best options to park will be at the private garages, including those in apartments. Many apartment garage decks allow non residents to park for the day (try the ones on River Drive or the Avalon) - average cost is around $30/day.
The "typical" best route to drive to Washington Blvd in the AM is NJ Turnpike south to Rt 280 East to Rt 7 East to Rt 139 and then get off just before the Holland Tunnel to the Newport Mall Ramp at Jersey Ave.
Trains are the best choice
Better "parking" options for Paramus are the Pascack Valley Express Train from New Bridge landing in River Edge (two large parking lots) or the Ridgewood Train Station - though you have to park in any daily commuter parking lot close to the station (The Village of Ridgewood) and feed the meter for the day. Parking at the train station lot in Ridgewood is onl for residents and is full at 6:50AM daily. You might also consider the Glen Rock station if it is closer for you - New Jersey Transit.
Either way, take the train to Hoboken as others have posted in this thread and then light rail to your nearest location. All bus options will be terribly slow in comparison - buses get stuck in the same traffic as cars and also have to make all designated stops.
In comparison, some express trains reach Hoboken from River Edge/Ridgewood in less than 40 min.
Thanks Airace!
Wow, I do not envy your commute to JC everyday. Yesterday, I took rt. 17 to rt.3 to 1&9. everything was fine until I got on East 139 and was on there for 30 minutes! Then I made the turn onto Jersey Ave, etc.
A 16 mile trip took me about 45 minutes, and it wasn't much better going home. I don't think I could do that every single day, so, yes, it look like I will probably take train then light rail it.
Parking is sooo expensive in those parking garages, and not sure if a potential employer would help with the monthly cost. Thanks so much for your help!
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