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PATH
PATH
Local meaning
The Port Authority Trans-Hudson rapid-transit railroad linking Manhattan with Jersey City, Hoboken, Harrison, and Newark.
New Yorkers often say the PATH for this separate rail system between Manhattan and northern New Jersey. It resembles a subway trip, but it has its own stations, operating rules, service patterns, and fare arrangements under the Port Authority.
Example in context
- “Take the PATH from the World Trade Center to Jersey City.”
How it is used
A Port Authority rapid-transit system serving Manhattan and Hudson County or Newark destinations.
neutral, practical, regional
New York–New Jersey commuting, airport connections, late-night travel
A Port Authority rapid-transit system serving Manhattan and Hudson County or Newark destinations.
Do not assume an ordinary subway transfer or fare applies; check current PATH service and payment information.
Spelling and scope
A Port Authority rapid-transit system serving Manhattan and Hudson County or Newark destinations.
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PATH train meaning New YorkPATH vs subwaytake the PATH to New Jersey
LocalMean keeps common search spellings discoverable without claiming that every borough, community, or generation uses one written form.
Frequently asked questions
Is PATH part of the New York City Subway?
No. PATH is operated by the Port Authority and is a separate rapid-transit system.
Where does PATH go in Manhattan?
Its Manhattan service uses World Trade Center or 33rd Street branches with intermediate stations depending on the route.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- PATHPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
Official PATH service, stations, fares, alerts, and system information.