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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Passaic
Spend a half‑day in Passaic: walk Third Ward Park, grab a bagel, then catch NJ Transit back to NYC or Newark.
Passaic is a compact city ten miles from New York City with a central park, a few local eateries and NJ Transit service. One day covers the main sights; longer stays are for exploring the surrounding suburbs.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. bed · Mid $50–$80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bagel (e.g., Bagel Munch) | $2–$4 |
| Coffee | $1.5–$3 |
| Pizza slice (Jerusalem Pizza Falafel) | $3–$5 |
| NJ Transit single ride | $2.75 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- Main airport for Passaic, about 10 km (6.2 mi) northMain airport for Passaic, about 6.2 mi (10 km) north
Typical fares
- Passaic → New York Penn (NJ Transit)
- about $15 round‑trip, 30 min each way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
NJ Transit Main Line (yellow) stops at Passaic Station (south‑east); bus #190 and #702 connect downtown. Walk or bike in the park.
See and do
Known for
- Third Ward Park
- Orthodox Jewish community
- Hispanic culture
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton, NJ | NJ Transit Main Line, about 5 min | 15 min total |
| Newark, NJ | NJ Transit Main Line south, about 20 min | 30 min total |
Sleep
- No major hotels in Passaic; stay in nearby Clifton or Newark
- Check availability; short train ride on NJ Transit.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Passaic Station is far from the city centre; allow extra travel time.
- Parking near Third Ward Park can fill quickly on weekends.
Generally safe; stay aware of typical urban precautions, especially at night near the station.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Passaic yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Third Ward Park
- Orthodox Jewish community
- Hispanic culture
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Passaic official website: www.cityofpassaic.com/
- Wikivoyage: Passaic (New Jersey), revision 4888111 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4888111
Pocket card
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Passaic
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulates are in Newark and New York; check locations.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/passaic-new-jersey). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.