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Ridgewood NJ Commuter’s Secret – Manhattan Door-to-Door in Less than an Hour

July 16th, 2008 Ridgewood Real Estate

Ridgewood’s Real Estate market has remained strong, despite the housing downturn, in large part due to its easy access to Manhattan for commuting professionals and fun-seeking day trippers alike.

Ridgewood New Jersey to New York City (Midtown and Downtown) via Train

Many Ridgewood residents are able to enjoy a short walk to the train each morning as it is located in the center of town.  Those that drive to the Ridgewood Train Station will find plenty of parking.  From there it is a short 36 minute train ride to Hoboken.  Once in Hoboken you have your choice of taking the PATH train to Midtown or downtown.  The midtown PATH train adds 12 minutes to your trip and the trip via PATH train to downtown (Wall Street area) is only 7 minutes.  Ferry service to Midtown and Downtown is also available from Hoboken.

NJ Transit Station to Station Train Schedule

7 Minute PATH Train Ride to Wall Street

Ridgewood to Manhattan via Bus

If you are working in Midtown, heading to a Broadway show or if you are not in walking distance of the train then the NJ Transit Bus may be be the best bet for you.  The buses stop all over Ridgewood and the express bus can get you into New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal in 48 minutes. From there you can walk to most midtown destinations or you can access the subway system which is directly under the bus terminal.

163 Bus to Midtown Manhattan

164 Bus to Midtown Manhattan

Ridgewood NJ to Midtown Manhattan Via Car

Ridgewood NJ is located just 23 miles from the heart of mid-town Manhattan which translates into a short 37 minute car ride. This mode of transportation is great for the Ridgewood Resident heading to Manhattan during non-peak traffic hours or for the commuter who does not want to be bound to a bus or train schedule.

If the short one hour commute from Ridgewood to NYC is still too much for you then you must check out Hoboken Real Estate  where NYC is a mere 10 minute bus or train ride away.

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1. Jayme Wolff said at July 30th, 2008 at 9:51 am

   Are you kidding me! Van Dyks rocks!!! That is REAL ice cream not that blended stuff from Maggie Moos! We are going to have a taste contest! Especially Van Dyks winter flavors….their Apple pie ice cream really tastes like apple pie, and the cinnamin caramel is scrumptious!

2. Al Donohue said at July 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

   Jayme – I can hear the passion in your voice. You are entitled to your opinion but I think Van Dykes would go down to Maggie Moo’s in a head to head taste test.

3. Costa Rodis said at August 1st, 2008 at 3:30 pm

   When it comes to commuting, the easy access to the city by bus and train is a big reason for many of us to have moved here. Having moved into the area from Brooklyn, where we always made use of the subway, it was important to have a quick alternative to the car for going to work (and play!) in NYC.

4. Al Donohue said at August 1st, 2008 at 7:31 pm

   Costa – Exactly. That is definitely one of the great things about this area. I didn’t know you were from Brooklyn.

   Fuhgeddaboutit.

   -Al

5. Loise Fatigate said at March 16th, 2010 at 12:04 pm

   cool thanks for writing this

6. Steve said at October 27th, 2010 at 12:21 am

   This is helpful, but I am still wondering: what’s the best way to get back from Manhattan into Ridgewood after 2 a.m. (without taking a cab)? Is it possible to take public transportation?

7. Cynthia said at May 6th, 2012 at 5:22 pm

   Hi,
   Could you tell me where we can park near the Ridgewood Train Station if we are not Ridgewood residents? We are staying in Paramus and want to ride the train in to Manhattan, spend the day there, then come back by train to Ridgewood.
   Any idea about where we can park all day in Ridgewood? A parking garage perhaps?
   Thanks,
   Cynthia

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