This is the most affordable way to get to the Monastery.

The PATH train connects to multiple Subway stops in Manhattan (World Trade Center, Christopher St, 9 St, 14 St, 23 St, and 34 St). Note: The PATH train to/from the World Trade Center station does not operate on the weekends; there is a replacement ferry/bus between Exchange station and the World Trade Center station. Download the PATH train app for more details.

Instructions:

1. Take the PATH Train to Newark Penn Station for $2.75 (You can pay with a pay per ride cash MetroCard. Unlimited cards will not work.)
2. You can take an Uber/Lyft for about $10-$12 directly to the Monastery;
3. … Or take the NJ Transit Bus #73 for $2.55
   
   • take NJ Transit bus 73 to the ‘Ridgeway Ave at Northfield Ave’ stop (Stop #19512, right in front of the Delta Gas Station [Google Maps])
   • Walk 8 min to the Monastery

• Port Authority Bus Station to West Orange (Coach Bus Route 77 Schedule)
• West Orange to Port Authority Bus Station (Coach Bus Route 77 Schedule)

Instructions: 

1. Tickets are $9.15 and can be purchased online, at Port Authority, or on board (only $10 bills and smaller bills is accepted)
2. The bus leaves from Gates 412-413 at Port Authority in Manhattan
3. Take the bus to Northfield Ave-West Orange Arena Stop
4. The bus stop is a 15 minute walk to Empty Cloud

Instructions:

1. Take NJ Transit Train (“Morris & Essex” Green Line) from Penn Station to Orange station for $6.75 (30min)
2. As soon as Train arrives at Orange Station, call an Uber/Lyft directly to the Monastery for $6-8 (10 min)
3. …. OR Next, take NJ Transit bus 73 towards Livingston/Florham Parkat Main Street at Day Street stop (Stop #17387) to the ‘Ridgeway Ave at Northfield Ave’ stop (Stop #19512, right in front of the Delta Gas Station [Google Maps])
4. Walk 8 minutes to Empty Cloud

During weekday peak hours, the Town of West Orange provides a free shuttle bus from/to South Orange train station.

Instructions:

1. Take NJ Transit Train (“Morris & Essex” Green Line) from Penn Station to South Orange station for $6.75
2. Next, take connecting Shuttle Bus on Route 3 (Schedule) to the end of shuttle route, at Ridgeway Ave at Northfield Ave stop.
3. Walk for 8 minutes to Empty Cloud