PATH Fares Increase, Surpassing The Price Of A MetroCard Swipe
Since 2023, PATH train passengers have been paying less for a one-way fare than NYC subway commuters, but this is no longer the case. As of January 12th, 2025, Port Authority recently increased one-way fares on the PATH from $2.75 (a price that’s held since 2014) to $3. Therefore, riding on the PATH is now more expensive than paying the $2.90 subway fare—though the MTA has plans to match it with a subway fare hike on its way this summer.
The PATH recently introduced TAPP, a contactless payment method allowing riders to seamlessly pay fares via their card or smart device.
This system has been installed in every station. If you pay fares with either a MetroCard or SmartLink, you will need to use a non-TAPP turnstile. MTA OMNY cards are not a valid form of payment on the PATH.
PATH Fares as of January 12th, 2025:
| Fare Options | Price | Price Per Ride |
| 1-Trip Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) / 1-Trip SmartLink* /PATH SingleRide Ticket** / Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard*** | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| PATH 2-Trip MetroCard**** | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| 10 Trip SmartLink | $28.50 | $2.85 |
| 20 Trip SmartLink | $57.00 | $2.85 |
| 40 Trip SmartLink | $114.00 | $2.85 |
| Senior SmartLink Card | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| SmartLink Unlimited 1 Day Pass***** | $11.50 | N/A |
| SmartLink Unlimited 7 Day Pass***** | $39.25 | N/A |
| SmartLink Unlimited 30 Day Pass***** | $120.75 | N/A |
The PATH rail system is more than a century-old. Therefore, it’s getting a $430 million investment from Port Authority and New Jersey to continue modernization efforts. Improvements in the PATH Forward program include track repair and replacements, station rehabilitation and more.
See more details regarding the PATH online.
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