Weehawken, NJ is conveniently located near public transportation options for its residents. Public buses operated by New Jersey Transit provide access throughout the town and also run to nearby cities such as Hoboken and Jersey City. Additionally, Weehawken's Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Station provides rail service to Bayonne, Jersey City, and Hoboken. As a result, residents have easy access to the diverse range of attractions that these cities have to offer. Commuters also take advantage of the ferry services that connect Weehawken with Manhattan in less than 20 minutes. Taxis are available throughout the town for those who prefer a private mode of transportation. Finally, Weehawken is connected to several highways including Route 495 which provides direct access to the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan. All of these transportation options make life easier and more convenient for people who live in Weehawken.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Weehawken takes 35.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Weehawken get to work:
- 35.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 48.1% take mass transit