The Strand Book Store: A Literary Haven in New York City

Getting There

• PATH Train

  From Jersey City, head to the PATH train station. The closest station is the Journal Square PATH Station. Take the PATH train towards 33rd Street. After about 15 minutes, get off at the 33rd Street Station in Manhattan. Exit the station and walk towards 6th Avenue. Turn left on 6th Avenue and walk until you reach 8th Street. Turn right on 8th Street and walk straight until you reach Broadway. Strand Book Store is located at 828 Broadway, on the left side of the street.

• Bus

  Find a NJ Transit bus stop and take the bus that goes to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. The bus ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at Port Authority, exit the terminal and walk towards 8th Avenue. From there, head south on 8th Avenue to 8th Street. Turn left onto 8th Street and walk to Broadway. Strand Book Store will be on your left at 828 Broadway.

• Ferry

  Head to the Liberty State Park Ferry Terminal and take the NY Waterway ferry to Manhattan. The ferry ride takes about 10-15 minutes. Once you arrive at the terminal in Manhattan, walk towards West Street. Turn left and walk up to 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and head towards Broadway. Continue walking until you reach 828 Broadway, where Strand Book Store is located on the right side of the street.

• Walking

  If you are nearby, you can walk to Strand Book Store. Start at a central location in Jersey City, such as the waterfront at Exchange Place. Walk towards the Hudson River and take the walkway north towards the PATH train station. Once at the station, follow the PATH train instructions above or head to the nearest bus stop for NJ Transit options.