Alpine, NJ is a small borough located in Bergen County, NJ. It lies along the Palisades Interstate Park and the Hudson River. Despite its small size, it offers convenient access to several transportation options for commuting in and around town. The New Jersey Transit bus line serves Alpine with routes to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, as well as other nearby towns such as Tenafly and Englewood. Additionally, the Saddle River Tours provides express commuter service to Manhattan Monday through Friday on both weekdays and weekends. For those who prefer to drive themselves, Alpine is easily accessible from the Palisades Interstate Parkway or Route 9W. For trips further than 15 miles away, Newark Liberty International Airport has flights available for both domestic and international travel. In addition to these transportation options, many of Alpine's residents use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft for their commute needs. With all of these options available, it is easy for residents of Alpine to get around town or out of town for whatever their needs may be.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alpine takes 36.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alpine get to work:
- 72.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 10.0% work from home
- 7.3% take mass transit