I normally use the light rail when I'm heading to the mall, it's a clean station, it's faster than…read moredriving and you don't have to deal with traffic or parking once arriving at the mall. Since I use NJTBus to get to and from work during the week, I don't need to buy a ticket because the one I use for the bus is also transferrable to use for the rail. I've always used this station during high peak times in the weekends or during the week when there're more riders around because the area can be a bit empty otherwise.

Where was this when I was young & growing up in North Bergen? The facility is well lit & the…read moretrains are clean & efficient. I feel safe there but beyond the conductor, I never see any other staff. The weekends are the times I use it most & it brings me exactly where I need to go. Rumors of expansion to the Meadowlands would make this so awesome for sporting events & the fair. Nice option to get me into the city.

Wow 3.9 stars! One of the highest ratings for a NYC subway station I've seen! Haha all joking…read moreaside, like several other reviewers have mentioned, the art in this station is whimsical and humorous. A nice break from the bleak dirtiness that is so many stations in the city. Not to say this station isn't also dirty, because dirty it is. The rating is just partially offset by the fun sculptures that can momentarily distract you from the rest of it. Come here to catch the A/C/E blue lines, or transfer to the 1 or L too. Last I saw, they haven't implemented the strange staggered metal banisters along the edges of the platform here that the MTA has started placing up in other stations.

The 14th St. 8th Avenue Subway Station is somewhere I often find myself, either transferring to or…read morefrom the L train, or heading to somewhere nearby, like the Meatpacking District. That being said, it's always been a challenge to know before going down to the track when is the next L train and if it would be faster to take a 14th St. crosstown bus! Putting that aside, you'll notice all over the place, like around the A/C/E platforms and between the mezzanine and L tracks, the humorous assorted metal sculptures from 2001 of Brooklyn-based artist Tom Otterness in a work he calls "Life Underground." These fun, little characters face many predicaments, such as being pulled into a sewer manhole by an alligator, like the urban legend, or holding a bag of money sitting next to you on a bench while waiting for a train. (Note - The rich and bags of money seem to be a theme of many situations set up, so you'll find room to interpret the meaning.) A couple elements have or are becoming obsolete - the subway token and the penny! Many characters are repeated, giving passengers in different directions the ability to equally enjoy them. Plus, you'll notice several character groups appear in completely unique settings, like the two-person saw, to give rise to another smile for the passerby. Other public spaces around town have similar Otterness works, (like Battery Park and around Roosevelt Island,) but he really played with the station's space to make sure one way or another you'll end up with a smile on your face! Check them all out!

This is the closest light rail stop near my place. There are apartments that face the station which…read moreseems odd - who would want to live there! Can you say no privacy?! The station main access to the platform is by elevator. The stairs are only open when there are mechanical issues. Elevators often are cramped.

This is a convenient station to get to hoboken, the mall, there are also a couple of transfer…read morepoints along the way to the PATH to take you to NYC. I use this a lot especially when I know I will be out drinking. Also, this train is completely free with a NJTransit monthly bus or train pass which is great as a roundtrip ticket can run you $5. This station also connects me to hoboken from Jersey City congress st via elevator, so you can get to middle of hoboken rather effortlessly. One thing to remember is that elevators shut down at 2am and yes it happened to me before, it wasn't cool as I had to shlep home while looking for a cab at 2am.

They were not very nice. Signage was difficult to follow…read more Machines were taped up. Overall a stressful experience.. if there are no places to park the place should be closed until spots are available.

This is the best way to get to NYC. We usually stay in Jersey, drive to the park and ride, and then…read moretake the quick shuttle across. I can't think of a better way to visit the city, especially for the frequency of buses, cost, And convenience. They also have restrooms.

Pretty cool station to stop by and check out. We rode in from Long Island to go to Madison Square…read moreGarden. Got off train and walked into the Garden. Couple blocks from Macys and other popular spots in the city. Theres bathrooms in a few different areas and lots of places to eat.

I know it's been a few years now but Penn Station's revamp has to be acknowledge. It's nicer and…read moremore spacious now, storefronts are clean and pretty good. The options you have for food or quick pick me ups are helpful and actually worth going to. Realistically, Penn Station feels pretty safe to be in throughout the day. People mind their business and get to where they need to go. You have a constant police force there, whether on foot or on a Gator. You have buskers playing music towards the subway entrance. Few members of the unhoused community use Penn Station for shelter at night, not a big deal for me - I'd rather they have a roof under their head than being outside. Penn Station gets busy during big sports days, keep that in mind.

The 8th Avenue subway stop is a few blocks from the Meatpacking District. This is a hip commercial…read morearea with many high end stores, Whitney Museum and a portion of the High Line. We used this stop as a transfer point.

Grungy and dirty, yes. Super convenient and helpful to use, yes also…read more This station is close to meatpacking and serves the A, E and L trains at all times and the C train at all times except late nights.

The Hoboken PATH Station is one of my primary methods of public transportation when I want to head…read moreinto Lower Manhattan. It's such a convenient way to travel back and forth from NYC to NJ. It's easy to navigate (even for those who are new to public transportation) and budget-friendly. It also connects you to Jersey City and Newark Penn Station. If you're driving to the terminal, parking can be a bit of a hassle. You can be lucky enough to find street parking, but be aware of the meters and the residential-only permits. The other option is to park in one of the garages nearby. You can purchase a ticket or MetroCard at any of the self-service vending machines near the entrance. A one-way adult ticket is $3. They accept bills and credit cards. They even have a Tap-And-Go fare payment system at the turnstiles, which is quick and convenient! Once you get through the gates, you'll see signage to guide you to the proper tracks. The PATH operates 24/7, but you have to be mindful of the schedules. The lines operate differently on the weekdays and weekends. In addition, some lines do not operate after 11pm on weekdays. I suggest downloading the PATH app. You can get familiar with the schedules, receive alerts, and get real-time train information. Currently, there are two lines that will get you directly from Hoboken to Manhattan. One line runs through Newport, Exchange Place, and the World Trade Center and another line runs through Christopher St, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd St, and 33rd St. Depending on the day and time, you might have to get off at other stops and then hop on a different connecting line to get to your destination. It all makes sense after you get the hang of it. The trains are typically clean and arrive/leave on time. It's about a 10-15 minute ride into the city. Of course the trains can get crowded (we all know how congested NYC and North Jersey are...). But for a $3 ride into NYC, I'll hold my breath and prepare to get packed like a sardine in a can.

A necessary stop for many people who travel between NJ and NYC - trains can be inconsistent at…read moretimes and I've definitely missed my NJ transit train a few times when the PATH would stop underground. After some recent construction, it's a lot brighter down there, though it does smell pretty eggy at times... I do appreciate that it's tap to pay so I don't have to fumble for a metro card anymore.

Architecturally, Grand Central is gorgeous. Inside you're…read moretreated to a massive lobby with iconic steps and balcony. It's a marvel to behold when you're in it. It's a big station so it can be a bit daunting at first but you have signs and proper directions to get you where you need to go. I'd suggest for first-timers to arrive early and take your time. You don't want to rush through here.

I guess the first thing you'll want to know is how I ended up dragging myself out of bed to catch…read morethe damn F train to 47 Rockefeller Plaza almost in the middle of the night, sure felt like it at 4:45AM. It was freezing, or maybe it was warm, maybe it was my cold, but it felt cold as hell anyway because who the hell wants to be awake when the sun isn't even trying yet? ​So I walk all the way over to Lexington Ave and 42nd Street which is a hell of a walk when you're half asleep and your feet feel like two sacks of wet sand, just to get to Grand Central and catch the 6:18 AM train to Scarsdale. I have this part-time paralegal job up there. It depresses the hell out of me, strictly speaking, but a person's got to keep a job or people start looking at you like you're a total crook or crackhead or something. ​Grand Central at six in the morning is actually pretty grand, if you want to know the truth. It really is. It's not full of all these phony tourists snapping pictures of every single thing like they've never seen a ceiling before. The main concourse is just vast and quiet, with that big greenish ceiling with all the stars painted on it, even though the stars are drawn totally backward, which is just like people, if you think about it. Nobody even notices. ​There's that big clock right in the middle sitting on top of the information booth. It just sits there, looking very old and very expensive and not giving a damn about anybody's problems. I stood there for a second looking up at it, and for a minute it almost made me feel less miserable about going all the way to Scarsdale to look at legal briefs or whatever the hell I was going to do. ​The guys working the tracks at that hour don't yell at you, which is a nice change. You just walk down the ramp to your track, get on the Metro-North, and sit by the window. It's almost nice, except you know as soon as the train starts moving that you're actually on your way to work, which ruins the whole thing. ​If you have to go to work at six in the morning, Grand Central is about the only place in New York that doesn't make you feel like a complete loser for doing it. I mean it. It really doesn't. ​

None of the ticket machines work. This has been going on for weeks. This would never be allowed at…read moreLIRR.

While waiting for the Light Rail, I always take a moment to enjoy the beautiful view of New York…read moreCity. Depending on the time of day, you get something different in the early morning, the sunrise reflects off the Hudson River at night, the city lights create a stunning glow and during sunset, the colors hit the buildings in a way that looks unreal. Honestly, what more can you ask for while waiting for your train?

Sooo much better than the terminal on the NYC side. Clean, comfortable, places to eat and drink,…read moreetc. Ferries are clean and fast. Just knocking one star off for how expensive the round trip ferry and parking is: $9.50 each way, and, basically $10-20 for parking garage. (See photos for details.) Otherwise, it's the best way to commute to NYC.

Our car was vandalized at Little Man's Port Imperial garage recently, on both of the sides of the…read morecar and the back of it. The garage has a some cameras but has no visible security patrol. It is poorly lit in many places. The North and South garage are managed by the same company, Little Man, and they a lot of garages in the NYC area. We used the North. The unattended garages have no dedicated security patrol. We observed what seems like a playground for mischief on the day we found the damage -- groups of kids on bicycles, and even motorcycles (without license plates) cruising around the garage. Some seemed to check out the place and park for free. Cars also were observed to be speeding around the garage. Our weekend calls to both the ferry company and Littleman parking office were not staffed, so there was no way to easily reach anyone in an emergency. Just voicemail. We reached the office manager on Monday 9/23/24 who said no liability (read contract) and she will review tapes. We also called the supervisor (Carlos, 201-217-1683) to talk about our observations and concerns -- and the damage to the car. We left a message for Carlos with our number for him to call back about the damage. Days went by and we didn't get a call back. So we called the main NJ office again a week later (9/30/24). We spoke to the person who answered and told him we didn't hear back. He said he would contact Carlos and have him call us. Again no reply from the supposed, "supervisor" Carlos or anyone. It's been two weeks since we tried to reach him. There has also been no word about the result of the office review of the tapes by the garage salesperson who works Monday - Friday. She did offer to let us go through the tapes ourself. But that is not easy mid week and they should be doing it and reporting back. Again it's been several weeks and nothing. No word. No supervisor. The car itself was parked in clear view of a camera, although the date of the vandalism is not known since the garage never even observed the damage before we contacted them. The damage was only observed by us when attempting to retrieve the car. It seems they take no responsibility and don't even want to discuss our security concerns. This is very disappointing and very lacking in security and seriousness. The garage is dimly lit and feels neglected. The lack of concern by Little Man is very noteworthy. Of course they should take responsibility for the issues at the garage. But they have not demonstrated responsible behavior or addressed the seriousness of the issue, which seems systemic.