Your Complete Commute Guide: Palisades Park to NYC

One of the first questions buyers ask about any Bergen County town is: how do I get to the city? For Palisades Park, the answer is straightforward: the borough sits about 5 miles from Manhattan as the crow flies (distance.to, October 2026), with the George Washington Bridge approach about 4 miles away by road (Rome2rio, October 2026). Here are the main commute options.

Option 1: Bus

The NJ Transit bus is a common commute method from Palisades Park. Bus stops along Bergen Blvd are a short walk from the borough, including from 201 12th St, and run directly to the GWB Bus Station in Fort Lee.

• Route: Bergen Blvd to GWB Bus Station, then on to Port Authority
• Travel time: about 15 minutes to the GWB Bus Station
• From there: Transfer to the A train (175th St station) or take the NJ Transit bus to Port Authority
• Total door-to-door: about 45 to 60 minutes to Midtown Manhattan, including the subway transfer
• Frequency: Buses run every 10 to 20 minutes during peak hours

Option 2: Drive

If you prefer to drive, the GWB is typically 5 to 10 minutes from Palisades Park off-peak (Rome2rio, October 2026). You can take local roads through Fort Lee or hop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) for a direct route south.

• To GWB: about 5 to 10 minutes off-peak, longer during rush hour
• Tolls: E-ZPass required; congestion pricing may apply on the Manhattan side
• Parking: This unit includes one garage parking space, a practical asset if you're driving back and forth
• Tip: The PIP entrance near Fort Lee is a direct route to I-95 and the bridge

Option 3: Rail (Nearby Stations)

Palisades Park doesn't have its own NJ Transit rail station, but nearby stations are accessible by car or bus:

• Anderson Street Station, Hackensack: about 4 to 5 miles by car, on the Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken and Secaucus Junction (NJ Transit, October 2026)
• Bus links: Routes 165 and 166 connect the borough to the GWB Bus Station and Port Authority
• Secaucus Junction: Transfer point for NJ Transit trains to Penn Station New York

Which Option Should You Choose?

Each option works for a different kind of trip. The bus runs directly to the GWB transit hub with no tolls and no parking costs. Driving covers about 4 road miles to the bridge approach, and this building includes one garage parking space. Rail requires a drive or bus connection to a nearby station and a transfer at Secaucus Junction.