With a population of 50,005, Hoboken is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hoboken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Halifax (225 River Street) and Ainsworth Hoboken (310 Sinatra Dr.) are great picks.
When flying to Hoboken, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hoboken departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hoboken, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hoboken to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Hoboken is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Hoboken. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoboken, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hoboken takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Renting a car in Hoboken costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hoboken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hoboken is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.