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NJ TRANSIT Mobile App 4+

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Using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App, it’s easier than ever to travel throughout New Jersey to New York and Philadelphia. NJ TRANSIT information is conveniently available to you. Buy and display passes or tickets securely and get transit options on your mobile device. •MyTix® mobile ticketing •My Transit Alert notifications; real time rail and bus arrival/departure information •Trip planning for rail, bus and light rail service Features: • MyTix – Buy and display your pass or ticket securely on your mobile device • MyTransit Wallet: Cash in App – store cash value to buy tickets and passes • Rider Tools – Manage My Transit alerts for push notifications, check service advisories and plan trips. • My Transit Alerts – Receive push notifications of NJ TRANSIT Rail, Bus & Light Rail travel alerts • Trip Planner – Receive suggested options for travel to your destination • Schedules – Make travel plans using quick station-to-station schedule for rail, bus & light rail • DepartureVision® – Get real-time train status for your selected station • MyBus® – View bus arrivals for your stop • Contact Us – Provide feedback on your travel experience

Version 2024.1.2i

New Rail Ticket Layout Bus Departure Gate Info Rider Tools Enhancements Bug Fixes

Ratings and Reviews

497 Ratings

Not for tourists

Good app to buy tickets but schedules do not reflect reality. Disconnect between real schedule and the app. Waited 2:30 hours to get to a low service stop. App said there was a bus every 20 minutes

Doesn’t let me enter a postal code

Visiting from Canada, when adding payment info it would not let me enter letter characters that are required in Canadian postal codes. I tried also converting using the standard postal/zip conversion and that did not work either. Disappointing, seems like it could be a good app but totally useless to me.

Crashes when paying with PayPal

App crashes whenever I attempt to pay with PayPal. Also, no explanation of what it means to "activate" a ticket just purchased. No FAQ.

App Privacy

The developer, NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION , indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy .

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

• Financial Info
• Contact Info
• User Content
• Identifiers

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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• Developer Website
• App Support
• Privacy Policy

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Choo-Choo Choose Fun: Explore New Jersey's Train Rides & Adventures for Families

Are you looking for New Jersey train rides near me?

There is something magical about trains for kids. Boys and girls alike always stop to stare as a train glides into the station, and think taking a ride on a train is way cooler than hopping in the car. I agree and I can’t blame them. I loved riding trains with my kids when they were little.

We always did the Thomas the Train ride in Strausburg or local trains at attractions like Storybook Land and Historic Smithville. I wish then that I knew more about the train rides near me, instead of now when my boys are all teenagers. I would have definitely done more scenic train rides in addition to the themed train rides.

Let this guide to NJ train rides for kids help you have those train rides nearly almost all of us want for our kids. With our suggestions, you won’t have to travel far for train rides as all of these are nearby in New Jersey.

If you’re looking for more ideas about where to see trains in New Jersey visit our guide to Trains Kids Love!: NJ Train Museums and Train Parks Near Me .

A Guide to NJ Train Rides for Kids

Ready for a ride in a train car? Do you prefer a vintage train, a modern one, or both?

As we help you find ‘train rides near me’ we showcase vintage trains and modern ones. We’ll remind you of commuter train options that run throughout New Jersey and introduce you to scenic train rides. Our scenic train rides will include touristy trains, historic trains, trains through nature, and trains in amusement parks and attractions.

Tips for train rides for kids

Kid activities on trains.

The most family-friendly train rides for kids will feature additional activities for kids that keep them engaged at the station and along the train ride. Always plan additional time into your train excursions to allow for those activities and pictures.

Check the train websites as well. A few of them have downloadable and printable coloring pages and activity sheets.

Be ready for pictures

PICTURES! Vintage trains, steam engines, open-air cars, classic train cars…all make for great settings for family photos. Don’t forget to take not just selfies but also photos that take in these unique spots.

Food, drinks, & snacks

Before riding the train, check their policies for food and drinks. Kids get hungry. Kids get thirsty. It’s only natural that they would want something to drink or eat while riding a train, but not all trains will allow food and drinks on board.

Commuter trains have more generous policies as most have passengers commuting back and forth to work and conductors realize they may need to eat on the commute. The seats tend to be more resistant to stains and easy to wipe clean.

Historic trains will likely have more rules against food because their trains are more likely to be vintage trains with special seats and rail cars that could easily be damaged from spills.

When in doubt stick with spillproof cups or bottles of water.

Save money with special kid pricing

Kids often qualify for reduced pricing on train rides. When buying train ride tickets always check the ticket fees. If you don’t see a lower price for kids, ask about it. For example, some NJ train rides allow kids to ride for free at select times. When posted publicly online, we’ve included that information below.

Scenic Train Rides Near Me in New Jersey

Nj tourist trains kids will love.

When it comes to tourist train rides available in New Jersey, we have two: Cape May Seashore Lines in South Jersey and the Black River and Western Railroad in Central Jersey.

Cape May Seashore Lines in Cape May County NJ

Ride trains across South Jersey with Cape May Seashore Line Excursions in Cape May County. They offer a 30-mile round-trip on the former Reading Company’s steel speedway to the shore!

• Cape May Seashore Line train excursions travel between Richland and Tuckahoe.
• The Richland Village Train Station: 1272 Harding Highway, Richland
• The Tuckahoe Village Train Station: 31 Mill Road, Tuckahoe (you may need to “Woodbine” as the town in your GPS)
• Rio Grande – Cape May City regular passenger service is suspended due to the high volume theft of track material; specifically, tie plates and track spikes, along with the destruction of crossties, over a 15-mile distance of the Cape May Branch.
• Themed train rides include Santa trains, Easter Bunny Express, and the Spring Ice Cream Express.
• For more information visit their website at  Cape May Seashore Line Excursions .

Black River and Western Railroad in Flemington NJ in Hunterdon County

The Black River & Western Railroad is an independently owned and operated railroad located in rural Hunterdon County, New Jersey. There is also a train museum on the property.

• From South to North, the railroad connects the towns of Lambertville, Ringoes, Flemington, and Three Bridges.
• Flemington Station 80 Stangl Road, Flemington
• Ringoes Station 108 John Ringo Road, Ringoes
• These NJ train rides run seasonally for different holidays.
• Pricing varies based on the train excursion.
• Themed train excursions include Pumpkin Trains, North Pole Express, Easter Bunny Express, and more!
• For more information visit the  Black River & Western Railroad website  or call (908) 782-6622.

NJ Train Rides Through Nature That Kids Will Appreciate

The Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Philipsburg is one of the best NJ train rides through nature that we think the entire family will love.

Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Philipsburg

Take a one and a half hour scenic train ride along the Delaware river to Riegelsville and return. The vintage train cars originally came from the Long Island Railroad dating from the 1950’s and have been lovingly restored by volunteers.

Weekend trips along the scenic Delaware River begin in the spring and run through the fall. Themed excursions are offered all year. In the spring families can enjoy the Mine Train Ride which includes a stop at the Susquehanna Mining Company. Riders can participate in informational tours and gemstone panning.

Delaware River Railroad also offers steam engine train rides!

For the whole family, especially for train enthusiasts, a train ride with Delaware River Railroad is an amazing experience.

• The trains originate at their train station at 38 Market Street in Phillipsburg.
• These NJ train rides run year-round but only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Regular train rides are available May through October with additional special train excursions for different holidays.
• Pricing begins at $20 for adults and $14 for children.
• Themed train excursions include Easter Bunny Train Rides, Corn Maze Train, Mine Train, The Great Pumpkin Train, Dino Days, A Day Out With Thomas and The Polar Express.
• Visit the Delaware River Railroad Excursions or call (877) 872 4674 for more information or read our Delaware River Railroad Excursions review .
• You may bring food and drinks on the train, but no alcohol. Snacks like chips, cookies and candy and beverages like soda and water will be sold in the gift car or snack car (when it’s on the train).
• Strollers are not permitted on the train. They create unsafe conditions in the aisles and vestibules. Also, the terrain is not stroller friendly.

NJ Historic Train Rides to Help Kids Learn

The Pine Creek Railroad and the Whippany Railway Museum both provide historic train rides in New Jersey. Go back and time with one of these trains.

Pine Creek Railroad in Wall Township NJ

Separate from Allaire Village but right next to the entrance is the steam train at the Pine Creek Railroad. For a separate fee, you can take a 15-minute ride on the historic train. Founded in 1952, the Pine Creek Railroad is one of the oldest operating narrow gauge railway exhibits in the country. It’s an example of rail travel at the height of the steam era in the United States.

• 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township
• The train travels through Allaire State Park.
• Trains run every weekend, weather permitting, from Easter until Christmas.
• Open 7 days a week from July to September.
• Rides are approximately 15 minutes long.
• $6.00 per person 3 years and older; $2.00 for children under 3 years. Different rates for special events.
• Themed train rides include the Easter Bunny Express, Haunted Express during Halloween and a Christmas train ride.
• Visit their website at  www.njmt.org  or call (732) 938-5524.

For children, a relaxing ride on the Pine Creek Railroad is a great way to end a day of stepping back in time at Allaire Village and State Park! ( See our Allaire State Park review .)

Whippany Railway Museum in Morris County NJ

On the Whippany Railway, you and your family can enjoy various historic train rides and excursions throughout the calendar year including Easter and Halloween. The historic, yet scenic train ride is a 45-minute round trip that allows visitors to view the train and countryside as only railroaders did for over 100 years.

The Whippany Railway trains feature a unique collection of restored, Vintage Cabooses from Historic Rail Lines that once served New Jersey and the Metropolitan area.

Once aboard guests can choose the caboose of their choice.

• Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
• All rides depart from and return to the Whippany Railway Museum site.
• The 10-mile round trip Train Ride is part of the Museum’s Operating Heritage Railroad Excursions and travels the Route of the Historic Whippanong Trail through Whippany, East Hanover, Livingston and Roseland in Morris and Essex Counties. The train passes through the remnants of pre-historic Glacial Lake Passaic, a natural swamp that supports abundant wildlife, such as deer, turtles, wild turkeys, hawks and rabbits.
• The regular Excursion Train rides are on select spring, summer and fall days. Dates are not yet posted for 2024. Please check their website for updates throughout the year.
• Pricing for regular Excursion Train Rides begins at $18 for adults and $13 for children from 12 to 1 year old. Children 1 year old and younger ride free.
• Ticket price includes admission to the Museum grounds, the Museum building which houses historical railroad, steam ship memorabilia displays, operating model trains, gift shop, and the outdoor operating large-scale model trains.
• Themed train rides include Easter Bunny Express, Pumpkin Patch Train, and others.
• For more information visit the  Whippany Railway website  or call (973) 887-8177 or read our Whippany Railway Museum review.

NJ Attractions and Theme Parks with Train Rides

Many of our much-loved attractions, amusement parks, and zoos feature a train. It can be a fun way to experience an attraction as the train ride is usually throughout the attraction providing scenes you might not see just walking around.

Historic Smithville

Historic Smithville, located at 615 E Moss Mill Road, offers a train, with open-air cars, that runs behind the shops and around the village. It’s suitable for all ages.

• Please note the train is closed in January, February, and March and the official reopening date is Easter weekend.
• Winter: The train will open on weekends when the temperature is above 50.
• Spring (starting Easter weekend)- the train runs 7 days a week when shops are open.
• Summer – the train runs daily throughout the summer
• Holidays – open all holidays except Christmas Day.
• Train rides are $3 per person.
• Call (609) 748-8999 for more information.

Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township NJ

Storybook Land offers an open-air train ride around the park on the J & J Railroad.

• The train runs whenever the park is open.
• The train ride is included with admission.

Turtle Back Zoo Train

Ride the popular Zoo Train at Turtle Back Zoo through the South Mountain Reservation. It’s a favorite! Make time to wait in line it’s worth it!

• Train rides take about 15 minutes.
• Closed during January and February.
• Train rides are free with your paid admission to the zoo.
• For more information visit their website at  Turtle Back Zoo  or call 973-731-5800.

Bergen County Zoo Train

The Bergen County Zoo train will reopen in April 2024. The train station is located not far from the entrance. The train loops around the outside perimeter of the zoo. You can contact the Zoo at (201) 634-3100 for more information.

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ

Six Flags Great Adventure does not have traditional train rides. It does have 2 train-themed roller coasters: Runaway Mine Train (opening spring 2024) and the HARLEY QUINN Crazy Train.

Commuter Trains in New Jersey

Taking a commuter train ride can be the most convenient way to experience train rides for kids as commuter trains run daily and year-round. They also tend to a cheaper way to ride a train.

We understand the information about NJ commuter trains may be a bit overwhelming and not what you need. If that’s you, feel free to scroll past this part and onto the train getaways in New Jersey section where we talk about traveling with Amtrak to get to a vacation destination or making the train trip the vacation itself.

NJ Transit offers train service across New Jersey, with lines stretching as far south as Atlantic City, as far north as New York City, and to points west in Philadelphia.

Where does NJ Transit travel to?

NJ Transit trains travel from Central Jersey to North Jersey and areas across South Jersey. At this time there is no direct train route from the southernmost areas of New Jersey to the northernmost areas.

This list provides a look at the NJ Transit train routes. Click the NJ Transit Route Map to see the routes and station stops.

• Atlantic City
• Main-Bergen County
• Montclair-Boonton
• Morris & Essex
• Northeast Corridor
• North Jersey Coast
• Pascack Valley
• Raritan Valley
• Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
• Newark Light Rail

For the easiest time planning your route with NJ Transit use their trip planner . It allows you to enter your starting and ending destination (doesn’t need to be specific train stations or stops), date, and mode of travel.

Where can I find NJ Transit train schedules?

One of the great things about the NJ Transit site is that you can enter your starting and ending destination along with the date and you’ll get the train schedule for that day. It’s helpful if you know exactly when you want to use the train.

If on the other hand, you want to plan a trip around a train schedule you’ll want to see the full regular schedule. Visit this page of the NJ Transit site for printable schedules.

Where can I find NJ Transit train fares?

Fares differ from fare to fare and are based on distance, age of rider, and other factors. Using the NJ Transit website or app is the best method for finding out fare information for the route you wish to take.

Tickets are required before boarding a train or light rail car.

NJ TRANSIT light rail systems utilize a “proof of payment” fare collection system. An activated ticket, monthly pass, transfer, or continuing trip ticket receipt is considered proof of payment. You can show that purchase on your phone or smart device if you prefer.

You can buy all tickets on the  NJ TRANSIT App , at a Ticket Vending Machine, or at a staffed Ticket Office.

Use NJ Transit for travel and sightseeing

I’m not always a fan of driving into the city. When I want to avoid tolls, parking fees, and traffic I rely on public transportation like NJ Transit. But here’s the cool thing, even if you’re staying in New Jersey to head to fun spots like Six Flags Great Adventure, the Meadowlands (for a show or sporting event), or American Dream (for shopping or attractions), you can take a train ride there!

NJ TRANSIT provides daily service to American Dream via three local bus routes:

• 85 Hoboken/Union City – American Dream
• 703 Paterson/Passaic – American Dream
• 772 Hackensack – American Dream

NJ TRANSIT provides service to Six Flags Great Adventure

As Six Flags Great Adventure was closed at the time of this writing, the 2024 schedules were not yet available. The 2023 schedules were no longer listed. Visit njtransit.com/sixflags to see if updated schedules have been added.

NJ TRANSIT provides service to the Meadowlands

For events where train service is operating, NJ Transit recommends  simply take a train to Secaucus Junction via the Main-Bergen County Line, Montclair-Boonton Line, Morris & Essex Line, Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Pascack Valley Line, or Port Jervis Line. Once you arrive, transfer to a direct shuttle train to the Meadowlands Rail Station.

Take NJ TRANSIT from South Jersey into Philadelphia.

There are 2 main ways to take NJ Transit into Philadelphia from South Jersey.

• Take NJ Transit to Lindenwold. Then switch to a Patco Speedline train to travel to points in Philadelphia.
• Take NJ Transit to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.

Take NJ TRANSIT into New York City NYC.

There’s not a direct NJ Transit train route from South Jersey to NYC, but there is a bus that will take you from Toms River to the Port Authority.

• You can take a NJ Transit train from Trenton and other areas in Central and North Jersey to NYC.

Take NJ Transit to the Jersey Shore

Toms River, Seaside Heights, & Seaside Park

Bus Route 137 and Bus Route 67 serves Toms River all year. Bus Route 137 operates seasonal summer service to Seaside Heights and Seaside Park beginning in late June. New timetables will be available approximately two weeks prior to the beginning of service.

Island Beach State Park

Take Bus Route 137 from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York and let the driver know to continue from Seaside Park to Island Beach State Park. Service dates to be announced.

Wildwood and Cape May

Express bus service operates during the summer season, between Philadelphia, Wildwood and Cape May. Bus Route 316 operates daily seasonal summer service to Wildwood and Cape May beginning in late June. Service to Wildwood and Cape May is available daily year-round on Bus Routes 313/315.

Atlantic City, Ocean City, Wildwood, and Cape May

NJ TRANSIT offers a variety of bus service and connections to Atlantic City kid attractions , outlet shopping and FREE beach access. Bus Route 319 provides express service from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City to Atlantic City, with limited service from Jersey City, Newark, and Toms River.

Take a NJ Transit train to a hike

Yes! You can ride a NJ Transit train or bus to parks with hiking trails. It’s all possible through the NJ Transit to Trails App. I LOVE THAT! The app allows you to search for parks that are local to NJ Transit stops. It even lists the specific bus routes and train routes.

Tips for traveling NJ Transit with kids

• Most NJ Transit trains have restrooms. Some train stations may not.
• ALWAYS purchase your tickets in advance at a station machine or through the app. There’s a $5 surcharge per ticket for buying your tickets on the train. Many times the conductors only accept exact change. Conductors cannot accept bills greater than $20,
• Children (ages 5-11) save 50 percent and up to three children (ages 4 and under) ride free with a passenger paying any valid fare.
• On weekends and holidays, up to two kids (ages 5-11) can ride free with a passenger paying any valid fare. In effect from 7 p.m. Friday (or the day before a holiday) until 6 a.m. Monday (or the day after a holiday).
• Students who reside in New Jersey and attend elementary or secondary school (through 12th grade) located in New Jersey may travel at a 25 percent discount off adult one-way fares. Students should obtain these tickets from their school prior to travel. 
• The FLEXPASS provides 20 one-way adult tickets for travel between one origin and one destination of your choice, sold at a 20% discount from full-priced tickets.

PATH Trains

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey operates PATH trains from Newark or Hoboken to multiple stops in New York City.

Where does PATH travel to?

The PATH trains travel around North Jersey starting in the Hoboken and Newark area.

PATH has these NJ train stations.

• Grove Street
• Exchange Place
• Journal Square

Where can I find PATH train schedules?

PATH trains run all the time. You can view PATH train schedules on their website or their  RidePATH app .

Where can I find PATH train fares?

A one-way train ride is $2.75 per person. Once purchased a PATH SingleRide Ticket is valid for two hours from the time of purchase.

Tickets may be purchased with cash, debit/credit card, or transit benefits prepaid card from large vending machines in any PATH station.

Tips and recommendations for using commuter trains for travel and sightseeing

If you’re local to North Jersey PATH trains can be a great option to getting to the NYC area, particularly in Downtown Manhattan.

Tips for traveling PATH with kids

• Children 5 and under ride free.

For more details visit the PATH website .

PATCO Speedline

The PATCO Speedline provides train service from Lindenwold New Jersey into Philadelphia.

Where does PATCO Speedline travel to?

The PATCO train route originates in Lindenwold and runs west into Philadelphia. It’s New Jersey stations are located in Lindenwold, Voorhees (Ashland), Cherry Hill (Woodcrest), Haddonfield, Haddon Township (Westmont), Collingswood, and 3 stops in Camden.

Where can I find PATCO Speedline train schedules?

PATCO trains run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. View the schedules on their website .

Where can I find PATCO Speedline train fares?

One way fares range between $1.60 between NJ stations and $3.00 some NJ stations to the Philadelphia stations. Visit the fare page of Patco for more details.

Use PATCO trains for sightseeing in Philadelphia

The PATCO Speedline is another great option to get to parts of Philadelphia from areas in South Jersey.

• The 8th and Market stop puts you right in the heart of Philadelphia and is just a few blocks from City Hall, Reading Terminal, Dilworth Park, Independence Mall, the Liberty Bell, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
• The Kimmel Center and Academy of Music are right between the Locust and 12/13th and Locust and 15/16th stations.
• Coming in the spring of 2024, there will be a Franklin Square stop, perfect for visitors to Franklin Square and The Constitution Center.
• To reach Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, or the Wells Fargo Center, take PATCO to the 13th/Locust Street Station. Then, use SEPTA the rest of the way. (From the PATCO site, “Follow the orange signs approximately one block through the concourse to the Broad Street Line at Walnut/Locust. Ride SEPTA’s Broad Street Line south to AT&T Station.”)

Tips for traveling PATCO Speedline with kids

• Children four (4) and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
• If you have kids make sure to visit PATCO in December for one of their special Silver Sleigh rides. Santa rides the trains with kids for no additional charge. It’s a great way to see Santa without spending a lot of money.

For more details visit  ridepatco.org .

Take a Train Getaway

New Jersey has six Amtrak stations and connections to many Amtrak routes that go across the country. Most of the long-distance trains stop at Newark Penn Station and Trenton, and the Keystone route provides additional service to other cities.

With Amtrak your kids can even experience an overnight train ride and sleep on the train with dining in the train cars. Special family room train cars provide seating for four by day and transform into two upper and two lower beds by night.

Where does Amtrak travel to?

Amtrak serves all points around the State of New Jersey from Market Street in Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, and Trenton Transit Center.

Our region falls under the Northeast Train Routes. You can learn more about all the different route options on the Amtrak website .

Where can I find Amtrak train schedules?

Amtrak trains are always on the go. It’s best to view the Amtrak website for specific train schedules.

Where can I find Amtrak train fares?

Train fares vary based on the route, length of trip, and other factors.

Daily commuters or occasional riders of Amtrak who transfer between SEPTA and New Jersey Transit at the Trenton Transit Center can purchase one-way tickets, round trip tickets, or monthly interagency passes.

Tips for traveling Amtrak with kids

• One infant under the age of two may ride free with each passenger paying an adult fare. Free infants ride on the lap of the adult. Additional infants per adult travel at the child fare.
• All children 2-12 years of age may travel at fifty percent off the adult fare.
• Child and infant discounts are automatically applied when adding travelers to your booking – No Promo Code needed.
• All persons 13 years of age or older, and all unaccompanied minors, pay adult fares.
• The children’s discount is not valid on weekday Acela Express trains.
• There are restrooms on the train.
• From the Amtrak website, “You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.” On most trains, there is a café car.
• You can bring a stroller for free and if you’re traveling with infants under the age of two. You’re also allowed items like strollers or diaper bags that will not count toward the carry-on limit.
• Pack snacks and games.
• Child car seats cannot be secured to any seats onboard Amtrak trains or buses.
• At some of the busiest stations, where customers queue on the platform, Amtrak staffers will ask passengers needing assistance and those with small children to board first.
• Amtrak’s website has a special kids’ activity section with coloring sheets, videos, and activity pages.

Our kids grow up watching train shows on tv and playing with model trains at home, it’s only natural that they would be fascinated and love the idea of a train ride. No more searching for train rides near me. You’ve got options now for nearby train rides.

A train excursion whether a short commuter train on NJ Transit, PATCO, or PATH; a longer trip on Amtrak; or a special scenic train ride (for a holiday or not) with Delaware River Railroad Excursions or another NJ train ride is going to bring huge smiles to the kids.

NJ Transit Bus Schedules

Public Transit Information

Our campus is conveniently served by several lines of public transportation. Getting to/from campus without a car is easier than ever!

Planning Your Trip

If you are unsure of the route that will get you to your destination, you can use NJ Transit’s Trip Planner .

The Montclair State bus stop is located on College Ave., in front of the Red Hawk Deck [ Google maps ].

The Montclair Heights Train Station is located on Normal Avenue, at the intersection with Carlisle Road [ Google maps ].

The Montclair State University Train Station is located at 100 Clove Road [ Google maps ].

The Montclair State University NJ Transit train station on Clove Road and the Montclair Heights Station on Normal Avenue, provide rail service to New York City and the following New Jersey municipalities along the Montclair-Boonton line : Hackettstown, Netcong, Mount Olive, Lake Hopatcong, Dover, Denville, Mountain Lakes, Boonton, Towaco, Lincoln Park, Wayne, Little Falls, Montclair, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Newark (Broad St.), and Hoboken. In addition, through the Secaucus Junction transfer station, there is access to the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coastline, Main and Bergen, and Pascack Valley Lines. We encourage members of the community to explore rail use to and from the University as a viable travel option. For additional information, please check NJ Transit’s train schedules .

NJ Transit Bus No. 11/28 serves the University, originating at the Bloomfield Ave. station, and also serves Wayne, the Willowbrook Mall Park and Ride, Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Montclair, Glen Ridge, and Bloomfield.

NJ Transit Bus No. 191 serves the University bus stop at the Red Hawk Deck and the Montclair Heights train station, making stops between New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal and Willowbrook.

NJ Transit Bus No. 705 originates at Main Street and Passaic Avenue in Passaic and travels through Clifton to Montclair State University. From the west, NJ Transit Bus No. 705 originates at Willowbrook Mall and travels to Montclair State University.

For additional information, check NJ Transit’s bus schedules .

Borrow a bike through the Recreation Center’s Hawk on Wheels program.

On weekdays, catch the train from either the Montclair Heights station on Normal Ave. or the Montclair State University station on Clove Rd. Board on the eastbound (towards Newark/New York/Hoboken) platform to reach the following stations:

• Mountain Ave. : This train station is located on Upper Mountain Avenue and provides quick access to the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens , Mountainside Pool and Tennis Courts .
• Upper Montclair : This train station is a short walk from many shops, restaurants, Anderson Park , King’s Super Market and Acme Grocery Store .
• Watchung Avenue : This station is in Watchung Plaza which holds a variety of shops, services and restaurants.
• Walnut Street or Bay Street : The Walnut Street area also has a variety of shops, services and restaurants. Both of these stations are a short walk from the “ Montclair Center ” area of downtown Montclair. This area along Bloomfield Ave. has a wide variety of shops, services and restaurants. Additionally, from Bloomfield Avenue, a number of buses may be taken – the NJ Transit 28/11 , 29 , 34 , 97 all run along Bloomfield Avenue.

To get back to campus, you will board on the westbound platform (towards Dover/Hackettstown).

For other stops along the Montclair-Boonton Line, transfer or fare information, please check the train schedule .

You can catch several buses at the Red Hawk Deck.

• To get into Montclair Township, board the 28 headed towards Newark. This route leaves campus, heads down Valley Rd, turns left onto Watchung Ave and then continues down Park St. until it reaches Bloomfield Ave where it turns left and continues into Newark.
• To get back to campus, simply board the 28 headed towards Montclair State University. The bus stop to get back is generally located across the street from the stop where you got off the bus.
• NJ Transit Bus 705 originates at Main Street and Passaic Avenue in Passaic and travels through Clifton to Montclair State University. From the west, NJ Transit Bus No. 705 originates at Willowbrook Mall and travels to Montclair State University.
• NJ Transit Bus 191 serves the University bus stop at the Red Hawk Deck and the Montclair Heights train station, making stops between New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal and Willowbrook.

Additional bus schedules are available on NJ Transit’s website .

On weekdays, catch the train from the Montclair Heights station on Normal Ave. or the Montclair State University train station on Clove Rd. These trains go directly to NYC and Hoboken, with stops at Newark Broad Street and Secaucus.

To get to Philadelphia, on weekdays, take the train to Secaucus and transfer to the Northeast Corridor Line (NEC) towards Trenton. In Trenton, you can switch to SEPTA which will take you into Center City Philadelphia.

Make sure you check the NJTransit train schedule to ensure that you are on the correct train.

There is no weekend train service at Montclair State University or Montclair Heights, however, on Saturdays, you can take the Montclair State  Bay Street Shuttle to the Bay Street Train station in downtown Montclair and take the train to Hoboken or New York from there.

On weekdays, take NJ Transit’s 191 from the Red Hawk Deck bust stop into NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal.

To get to Hoboken on weekends, take the 28 bus to Newark Penn Station and transfer to the PATH train to Hoboken.

To get to Philadelphia, on weekdays, take the 28 bus to Newark Penn Station and transfer to the Northeast Corridor Line (NEC) towards Trenton. In Trenton, you can switch to SEPTA which will take you into Center City Philadelphia. Alternately, in Newark Penn Station, you can take an Amtrak train to Philadelphia. (You cannot use your NJ Transit train ticket on Amtrak trains, or vice versa.)

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Enter an address in NJ Transit’s Service Locator and you will be provided with information on which transit services are available near that address.

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NJ Transit’s Trip Planner will calculate a route and the fare between two addresses or stations.

Trains from the Montclair Heights station on Normal Ave. and the Montclair State University train station on Clove Rd. head east into NYC and Hoboken, with stops at Newark Broad Street and Secaucus where connections to other services can be made; and west towards Hackettstown. Check the NJ Transit train schedule . There is no weekend train service at Montclair State University or Montclair Heights.

Check NJ Transit to find bus schedules.

Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) can be accessed via bus and/or train. On weekdays, take the train from campus to Secaucus and transfer to the NEC train with EWR listed. On weekends, take the 28 bus to Newark Penn Station then transfer to a train line with EWR listed.

John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) airports can be accessed via NYC Transit .

Philadelphia (PHL) can be accessed via SEPTA’s Regional Airport Line and buses 37, 108 and 115 . Information on how to get to Philadelphia from campus is listed above.

NJ TRANSIT is offering Montclair State University students a discounted mass transit offer. The “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Free” promotion allows students to save 60% off transportation to campus for class during the Fall 2022 semester. Get the details .

• Check for transit delays and service advisories before you leave.
• Make sure you have exact change for bus fare . NJ Transit bus drivers do not make change, and Decamp bus drivers may not be able to make change for bills larger than $20.
• Buy your ticket from a ticket agent, a Ticket Vending Machine, or the MyTix app .
• NJ Transit applies a $5 surcharge to tickets purchased aboard the train when a ticket agent or Ticket Vending Machine is available.
• Both the Montclair State University and Montclair Heights train stations have Ticket Vending Machines.
• Use the NJ Transit Trip Planner to plan a trip between two specific destinations.
• Use NJ Transit’s MyBus feature on your mobile device.
• Use the text-only version of MyBus , for text readers.
• Call 973-275-5555 or text your bus stop ID number to mybus (69287). Montclair State’s bus stop ID number is 18141.
• Find your bus on the MyBus map .

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Purchasing your ticket is easy from NJ TRANSIT ticket vending machines, available at many rail stations, Light Rail stations, bus terminals. You can choose from a variety of ticket options including one-way, ten-trip and roundtrip tickets. And, you can save with discounts available for students, seniors, kids, and groups.

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• Newark to WTC 25 min.
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• Newark to 33rd St. 40 min.

Note: Passengers for Hoboken or 33rd must change at Journal Square. Example: A passenger taking the 11:30 pm from Newark will change trains at Journal Square and take an 11:43 connecting train to Hoboken (Arriving at 11:53) or 33rd St. (Arriving at 12:09)

Visit PATH website at panynj.gov/path for more information.

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NJ Transit is nearly $1 billion short. Taxing corporations like Amazon, Tesla could fix that.

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Public transit is not just a way to get around — it's the backbone of New Jersey’s economy. Across the state, millions of residents rely on NJ Transit buses and trains for their daily commutes, medical appointments, shopping trips and cherished family moments.

During my 30 years serving in the state Legislature, I heard from countless constituents who shared their stories about the pivotal role that reliable bus and train service plays in their lives. 

From parents who rely on the morning bus to get their kids to school on time to workers whose job prospects hinge on catching the right train, the reliability of bus and train service can be the difference between a smooth, productive day and one filled with frustration and setbacks.

Yet despite NJ Transit’s importance to families and the state, the future of the agency is in jeopardy, with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit projected for next year, even after the agency voted to raise fares by 15%. This budget crisis is unprecedented in its size and scope, but it was also entirely predictable.

Fortunately, Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed Corporate Transit Fee offers a ray of hope. This fee targets the biggest and wealthiest corporations, ensuring that those with annual profits exceeding $10 million contribute their fair share to NJ Transit. 

Taxing corporations is the fairest way to fix NJ Transit

The agency has never had a dedicated source of state funding, and it stands as the only major transit agency in the country without one. Instead, its operating budget is cobbled together year after year, relying on high fares, tax dollars diverted from other state programs, and the agency’s own capital fund, which is meant for new and improved physical infrastructure. 

Creating a dedicated funding source from the Corporate Transit Fee presents a fair and commonsense solution that would benefit commuters and businesses alike. The fee is targeted and applies only to profits, not revenue, so the few corporations that would pay it would remain wildly profitable. 

And because the fee is collected on profits earned in  New Jersey, not just on companies headquartered  here, it would be primarily paid by large, multinational corporations and retailers that continue to do business here. This will not stop companies like Tesla from selling cars in New Jersey, nor will it stop big retailers like Amazon from delivering packages here.

The corporations that would pay this fee would also directly benefit from a reliable, statewide transit system and the access it provides to New Jersey’s highly educated workforce and customer base.

Opinion: Businesses will leave NJ if they face more corporate taxes — even to bail out NJ Transit

We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past

I fought for years to find permanent dedicated funding for NJ Transit, but each time, shortsighted thinking led the state’s leaders to adopt temporary solutions. Years of underfunding and expiring federal pandemic aid have now left the agency facing an existential fiscal crisis. Without new state funding, the agency will have to make catastrophic service cuts and institute even more fare hikes, leaving commuters stranded and doing untold damage to the state’s economy.

And this isn’t theoretical. My constituents experienced this firsthand throughout the Christie administration, when their fares were increased and service was cut, leading to riders paying more for worse service where delays, cancellations and overcrowding became the new norm.

Now, lawmakers are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past instead of learning from them. NJ Transit has already approved a 15% fare hike to take effect this summer, putting transit out of reach for low-income riders without fixing the agency’s budget shortfall. 

With New Jersey ranking second in the nation in the percentage of commuters using public transit, it behooves the most profitable corporations to pay their fair share for this critical infrastructure that benefits them. 

Reliable mass transit is a necessary part of New Jersey’s economy. It means reliable access to job opportunities, customers, education, health care and more. Reliable service even benefits those who drive by keeping hundreds of thousands of cars off the road, reducing both traffic and air pollution.

New Jersey and its commuters deserve a world-class transit system. Asking the world’s biggest corporations to help pay for it is a no-brainer.

Loretta Weinberg is a former state Senate majority leader and represented parts of Bergen County in the New Jersey Legislature from 1992 to 2022.

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Transit officials announced the start of the program, which they have said will ease some of the nation’s worst traffic.

By Ana Ley and Winnie Hu

The first comprehensive congestion-pricing program in a major U.S. city will begin in New York on June 30, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Friday.

The plan remains contentious, however, and with months to go before its scheduled rollout, legal and political clashes could still dilute or stop it altogether. A growing number of opponents — including Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey, influential unions and some elected New York officials — recently ratcheted up their effort to block it.

The program is meant to ease some of the worst traffic in the nation, improve the city’s air quality, increase mass transit ridership and raise money to modernize the city’s subway, bus and commuter rail system. Congestion-pricing tolls are expected to generate $1 billion a year, with the revenue earmarked by law for capital projects, not operating costs.

The authority, which operates the mass transit system, also said on Friday that it had opened a portal for applicants seeking the program’s coveted discounts and exemptions. A website will guide drivers on who qualifies and how to apply.

Under the program, most passenger cars will be charged $15 a day to enter a so-called congestion zone below 60th Street in Manhattan. Trucks would pay $24 or $36, depending on their size. Taxi fares would increase by $1.25, and Uber and Lyft fares would rise by $2.50.

The program is widely unpopular by many measures. A survey of about 800 New Yorkers conducted this month by Siena College found that 63 percent opposed it. Still, out of more than 25,000 public comments about congestion pricing submitted to the transportation authority from late December to mid-March, roughly 60 percent expressed support, the authority said.

M.T.A. and federal transportation officials are defending it against six lawsuits in federal courts in New York and New Jersey that seek to halt the plan. The courts, which are expected to rule before the program starts, could possibly delay or block it.

“They are proceeding at their own risk in arrogant disregard of pending court cases,” said Jack L. Lester, a lawyer for a group of city residents who filed one of the suits.

This month, a federal judge in Newark heard arguments in a suit brought by New Jersey officials who argue that the congestion-pricing plan would shift traffic and pollution to some communities in the state as drivers try to avoid the tolls.

“We are awaiting a court ruling as early as next month on whether the M.T.A.’s unprecedented congestion-pricing scheme can go forward,” said Randy Mastro, a lawyer for the state of New Jersey, adding that “the jury is still out on this hugely flawed plan.”

The tolling rates, which the authority’s board approved last month , are still being reviewed by the Federal Highway Administration, which has already signed off on an exhaustive study of the program and is expected to approve the tolls.

Congestion pricing is expected to lower the number of vehicles coming into the zone by about 17 percent, according to a November report by an authority advisory committee. The report also said the program would reduce the total number of miles driven by motorists in 28 counties in the metropolitan region.

The fees are also supposed to discourage drivers from jamming roads and idling in gridlock, which contributes to soot and other harmful air pollutants. But some of the program’s harshest critics have pointed to evidence that certain neighborhoods could end up with dirtier air as a result of the traffic that is diverted. In response, the authority has vowed to work to diminish such potential harm .

Other cities that have adopted congestion-pricing programs, such as London, Singapore and Stockholm , have reported sharp drops in traffic and congestion.

David I. Weprin, a Democratic state assemblyman from Queens and a longtime congestion-pricing opponent, said of the plan that the authority was “trying to aggressively ram it down the public’s throat.”

“I don’t think the public wants it and I think it’s really unfair for people who have to drive and have no choice,” Mr. Weprin said. He has joined a lawsuit filed by Vito Fossella, a Republican and Staten Island’s borough president, and the United Federation of Teachers that seeks to keep the tolling plan from proceeding.

Danny Pearlstein, a spokesman for the Riders Alliance, an advocacy group, said in a statement that the start of the program “cannot happen soon enough.”

Congestion pricing, he said, “will be a win-win-win for all New Yorkers, commuters and visitors and will bring better public transit, cleaner air, and freer moving traffic.”

Ana Ley is a Times reporter covering New York City’s mass transit system and the millions of passengers who use it. More about Ana Ley

Winnie Hu is a Times reporter covering the people and neighborhoods of New York City. More about Winnie Hu