PATH fares increase starting now: Here's how much you'll pay

NEW JERSEY - As of Sunday, PATH train fares have now increased, coinciding with the first week of New York City's congestion pricing. 

This is the first PATH fare increase since October 2014. 

How much will commuters have to pay?

By the numbers:

The price of a one-way PATH train ride has risen to $3, marking an increase from the previous fare of $2.75.

Seniors ages 65 and older will now pay a discounted fare of $1.50, an increase from the previous $1.25. 

Additionally, fares for multi-trip pass holders have also been adjusted upward.

People enter the PATH train subway station to New Jersey at 33rd Street on July 15, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

For the first time ever, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said they are offering commuters with disabilities a new 50% reduced fare, which is set to be in effect this summer.

What's causing the fare hikes?

What they're saying:

According to the Port Authority, the fare increases are driven in part by inflation and are also aimed at supporting a multimillion-dollar initiative to enhance train speed, reliability, and overall passenger experience.

How do you take the PATH?

The Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is another transit system that connects Lower and Midtown Manhattan to Newark, Harrison, Jersey City, and Hoboken in New Jersey. 

PATH trains run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and use cast iron tunnels to cross the Hudson River. The PATH has 13 stations, with 7 in New Jersey and 6 in New York.

How to pay:

Riders can pay for PATH train trips using the station's contactless TAPP system, a SmartLink Card, or a pay-per-ride MetroCard. 

However, PATH does not currently accept the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's OMNY cards.

To learn more about the new PATH fares, click here.