Commuting into the city from Jersey City wont be too bad, the PATH is pretty cheap. Just DO NOT, whatever you do, DO NOT take NJ Transit into the city, it's a pure rip-off.
I would absolutely love to bowl with you, but I am going to be out of town this weekend (my buddy's selling his soul...err, getting married). A shame too, b/c I have this itch to bowl as often as possible. If you're ever up around these parts again, let me know (I'm from northern/central Jersey).