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“The
advantage of living and commuting within Bergen County is
that everything
is really close – so is Manhattan which is no more than 30-45
minutes away.”
Bergen County Commute
Bergen County appeals to professionals
because of the easy commute to New York City, a global center
of jobs and business opportunities. Many residents work in the
city, which can be reached in 45 minutes or less by car, train,
bus, or ferry from Bergen County.
Bergen County
– Commuting by Car:
Car commuters use the George Washington Bridge in Fort
Lee, which links Bergen County to Manhattan. The Lincoln
Tunnel, in nearby Hudson County, also serves
motorists who want to reach the city.
Drivers who commute within New Jersey benefit
from an excellent network of roads that includes the New
Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, Interstates
80 and 287, U.S. Highways, New Jersey state highways, and the Palisades Interstate
Parkway. The main local highways within the Bergen County area are Route 17 (north
and south) and Route 4 (east and west) – Route 4 connects the George Washington
Bridge and Route 17 which provides access to Bergen County's north-western towns.
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Bergen County
– Commuting by Train:
Train service from New Jersey Transit serves residents
on the Bergen County Line, the Erie Main Line and the Pascack
Valley
Line. Trains run to Hoboken Terminal, which connects riders with
PATH trains to Manhattan, Jersey City and Newark. The nearby
Secaucus Junction train station in Hudson County provides a one-stop
connection to New York Penn Station in midtown Manhattan.
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Bergen County
– Commuting by Bus:
Bus service provided by New Jersey Transit and private
companies connects commuters to the Port Authority Bus
Terminal and the
George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Buses also
run within Bergen County and to other points in New Jersey from
various locations with Bergen Couty itself.
Ferries operated by New York Waterways provide a scenic
commute across the Hudson River to Manhattan. Ferries depart
from Edgewater
Landing in Bergen County and nearby Port Imperial/Weehawken in
Hudson County, with destinations that include Midtown/West 39th
Street, World Financial Center and Pier 11 / Wall Street in Manhattan.
For those who travel frequently on business or welcome
guests and family members from abroad, Bergen County is
conveniently located near the New York metropolitan area’s
major airports.
The county is home to Teterboro Airport, the oldest operating
airport in the New York City area, for those traveling
within the region or making connections to larger national
and international airports.
Newark Liberty International Airport in nearby Essex County
serves as the major commercial airport for New Jersey.
The airport can be reached easily by car or public transportation
from Bergen County.
Also within reach for travelers are the two primary New
York City airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport
and LaGuardia Airport. Their proximity makes Bergen County
a home with unrivaled travel options for frequent fliers.
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Families
choose Bergen
County
for the terrific
schools,
which are
nationally
recognized for their excellence. Known for rigorous academics, committed and
talented teachers, and a low student-to-teacher ratio that encourages individualized
attention, the schools make this county a favorite for parents who put their
children’s future first.
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