Fares

• The full one-way fare is $2.25. Children ages 5 and under ride PATH free.
  
  SmartLink is the primary fare card of the PATH system. PATH also accepts the SmartLink Gray, PATH Single Ride Ticket and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard.
• Seniors (65 and older), the one-way fare is $1, payable with the PATH Senior SmartLink Card.

• A discounted fare of $1.70 is available to all SmartLink and SmartLink Gray customers who purchase a 10-, 20- or 40-trip product. Savings are also provided to SmartLink customers purchasing 1-, 7-, or 30-day Unlimited Passes.
• Seniors age 65 and over may apply for the Senior SmartLink Card.

• Large PATH vending machines allow customers to add trips to their SmartLink and Senior SmartLink cards, and also sell the PATH SingleRide Ticket and the Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard. These machines accept cash, debit/credit cards, and transit benefits debit cards.
• While small PATH vending machines conduct most of the same transactions as the large PATH vending machines, they do not sell the PATH SingleRide Ticket. These machines only accept debit/credit cards and transit benefits debit cards.
• SmartLink Gray, the non-refillable and disposable version of the PATH SmartLink Card is sold at selected newsstands, which accept cash and/or transit benefit paper vouchers only. Click here for a list of vendors.

• PATH turnstiles do NOT accept cash, the MTA SingleRide Ticket, the MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard or EasyPayXpress MetroCard.
• Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard holders may use their card for up to four people at any one time within an 18-minute period.
• The PATH SingleRide Ticket is valid for two hours from time of purchase.
• Should you lose your MetroCard in the turnstile feeder, contact the station’s Passenger Information Agent immediately or pick up the Passenger Assistance Phone to provide relevant information on the station, turnstile number and time of day.

Passengers who have paid their fare but have not been able to travel on PATH because of suspension of service are entitled to a trip reimbursement. Please use the Passenger Assistance Phone at the station or call the PATH Information Center at 800 234-PATH (7284). Reimbursement does not apply to SmartLink customers who paid with an Unlimited Ride pass.

Warning: Fare evasion is punishable under the laws of New York and New Jersey. Offenders are subject to summons or arrest.

• PATH SmartLink Gray and MetroCard valid until the expiration date on the back of the card. The PATH Single Ride Ticket is valid for 2 hours from the time of purchase.
• PATH does not refund trips on lost or expired SmartLink Gray Cards or unregistered SmartLink Cards. To address problems with your MetroCard, visit the New York City Transit MetroCard website - or call 800 234-PATH (7284) to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
• If you choose to use our free registration service for your SmartLink Card and your Card is lost, stolen or damaged, you are eligible for replacement of the trips/days remaining on the Card at the time of notification to the SmartLink Center. You may notify the SmartLink Customer Service Center by using the Replacement Card feature in your Web Account or by calling the SmartLink Customer Service Center at 800 234-PATH (7284) and select option # 4 for SmartLink information. A $5 card replacement fee will apply. SmartLink Gray is not eligible for registration. Note: All Senior SmartLink Cards are automatically registered with PATH.
• Should you lose your MetroCard in the turnstile feeder, contact the station’s Passenger Information Agent immediately or pick up the Passenger Assistance Phone to provide relevant information on the station, turnstile number and time of day.