Journal Square Square

Address: Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Admission: Free (public square)

Journal Square is a central commercial and transportation district in Jersey City, New Jersey, named after the historic newspaper that once operated there. It is a primary urban hub in Hudson County and a focal point for transit and commerce.

The area is best known for its large PATH rapid transit station providing rail connections to Manhattan and other parts of Hudson County, along with local and regional bus services. The district also contains the historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre and a public square surrounded by office and retail buildings.

Journal Square grew into a city center in the early 20th century around transit lines and commercial development; the Loew’s theatre dates to 1929 and remains a landmark. Over time the district has remained a transportation nexus and a mixed commercial neighborhood serving commuters and residents.

Located in central Jersey City, Hudson County, the square sits inland from the Hudson River waterfront and functions as a west-of-waterfront urban core and transit interchange for the city.

• Transit hub: Functioning as one of Jersey City’s principal commercial and transit centers, with frequent PATH service to Manhattan during peak hours.
• Historic theatre: Contains an architecturally notable 1929 movie palace that is a focal point for local cultural programming.

What to See#

• PATH station: Serves as a major regional transit hub with the PATH rapid transit station providing direct service into Manhattan, and numerous local bus connections.
• Loew’s Jersey Theatre: A historic movie palace opened in 1929 that remains a prominent cultural landmark and occasionally hosts screenings and events.
• Journal Square public plaza: A public square and commercial district anchored by office buildings, retail, and municipal spaces that functions as one of Jersey City’s primary commercial centers.

Journal Square is a major transit hub in Jersey City served directly by the PATH system. From Manhattan take the PATH from 33rd Street (or from other Manhattan stations) to Journal Square on the Journal Square-33rd Street line; the station opens directly onto Journal Square plaza. Driving from Midtown Manhattan typically takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic (routes commonly use the Holland Tunnel), and the station is immediately adjacent to the square and surrounding businesses.

• Use the Journal Square PATH station as your arrival point-if you're exploring the square rather than commuting, visit outside weekday peak hours to avoid heavy passenger flows.
• Walk from the PATH plaza to see nearby landmarks such as the Loew's Jersey Theatre and the public art around the square; check theatre listings in advance if you want to catch a restoration or special event.
• If you need surface transit around Hudson County, Journal Square is a major bus hub-consult NJ Transit schedules before travel so you can pick the least crowded connections and minimize transfers.