Commuting from Port Jervis, NY to NYC: Train and Driving Options

by Ammar Iqbal

By Ammar Iqbal | Real Estate Salesperson, eXp Realty

Port Jervis sits in the far western corner of Orange County, where New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania meet. Home prices here are often lower than in towns closer to the city, which makes many buyers ask: can you realistically commute from Port Jervis to New York City? The answer is yes, but it is a long ride, so it helps to know your options.

Taking the Train: The Port Jervis Line

Port Jervis is the last stop on Metro-North's Port Jervis Line, which is operated by NJ Transit. Trains run from Port Jervis through Orange County stops such as Otisville, Middletown, Campbell Hall, Salisbury Mills-Cornwall, Harriman and Tuxedo, then continue through New Jersey to Hoboken.

To Midtown: Many riders transfer at Secaucus Junction for a train to Penn Station New York.
To Lower Manhattan: Ride to Hoboken and take the PATH train or a ferry across the Hudson.

Plan on roughly two hours or more each way, depending on the train and your connection. Weekday service is limited compared to lines closer to the city, so check the current schedule on the MTA or NJ Transit apps before you buy. Because Port Jervis is the first stop, you can usually get a seat in the morning, which makes the ride a good time to read or work.

Driving to NYC

Port Jervis is right off I-84, and driving to Manhattan is roughly 70 to 80 miles. Most drivers take I-84 east toward Route 17 (I-86) or the New York State Thruway (I-87), then head south. Without traffic, expect around an hour and a half to two hours; at rush hour it can be much longer, plus tolls and city parking. Many commuters drive to a closer station like Middletown or Harriman instead.

Is Port Jervis Right for a Commuter?

Port Jervis works best for people who go into the city two or three days a week, work hybrid or remote, or commute to jobs in Orange County, Sullivan County, northern New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Daily five-day commuters may prefer a town closer to the city. Compare your options in our guide to the best Orange County towns for commuters and read about commuting from Middletown to NYC.