The PATH train? Why would Van take the PATH train?

The PATH is primarily for going from NJ to Manhattan and back, so there’s not much reason to use it between two points in Manhattan, but especially not if you’re going to Columbus Circle which is 27 blocks north of the last stop on the PATH. I realize not everyone knows that so it’s not really a major detail but why write that in at all?

EDIT: ok I guess they were in Newark or something. I rewatched the scenes and I am pretty sure now they weren’t in Manhattan.