This information about transportation options in Hoboken might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: To get to Hoboken, book a flight to New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base), which is the closest major airport, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city centre. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from Hoboken 9 Street - Congress Street Station, Hoboken 2 St. Station or Hoboken Station. You can travel on a ferry and cross the water to see more of the region.