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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 2023.3.0i

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

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214.1K Ratings

No one helps

What is going to take to help when one of you riders has a problem, I’m new to buying anything I was always scare, and sure enough I bought a pass of 30 days, because I got a one month job in NYC, so to make it worth it saving money I bought a pass, well apparently I bought the wrong pass, I try using it for the first time on Tuesday of this week because that was when the job start it, I got an Intrastate instead of a interstate, so the driver made me aware of it I had no idea, that same day I went to custumer service in port authority Ny, and they gave me a number to call and no one help they were supposed to call me back and no one did I sent 2 messages through the app and nothing, so now I’m here writing this message to plead for someone to help me or guide of what to do, my savings are not savings any more because I’m paying out of my pocket and I can’t use the up, I need a refund to buy the right pass

Buy paper tix until this app is fixed

App was fine before in early summer when I used it, as of Aug 25th 2023 is very glitchy, wouldn’t process my (easy) ticket I normally get and a friend traveling with me ended up accidentally buying 6 (!) of the same tickets because the app kept telling them the purchase didn’t go through and to try again. They did actually go through, even after refreshing things the app didn’t send a pop up notice the purchase was successful, and NJ Transit didn’t send a receipt promptly via email saying so. Being on a train platform or on a train running into ticket/app problems creates high stress and headaches for conductors who end up hearing valid excuses why you can’t show your ticket, or that you were just overcharged trying to buy 1 but ended up with 6. Apparently NJ Transit doesn’t like giving refunds (what a scam) so my friends forced to try to use the extra tix to a location she doesn’t often go. NJ has a millions of tech IT people who can capably fix app bugs I’m sure.. NJ Transit management needs to hire better tech developers to keep these problems from happening-do more test runs before releasing a new update. Amateurs should not be running an app that a half million people or so need for train commuting. Please stay on top of tech issues and fix asap! Or just go back to paper tickets til app bugs are sorted out.

New version looks nice but WONKY and nonsensical.

The new version of the app looks nice and modern. But it’s very annoying that my monthly pass pops up instantly when clicking “my tickets” because i actually have other tickets! Also it displays horizontally, which is annoying because I never asked it to rotate. If the ticket wants to display horizontally to distinguish a monthly from a single use, fine, but the functions should still remain at the bottom because I’m not holding my phone sideways, I’m holding it vertically. It’s very frustrating when trying to close the monthly pass to continue using the app or display another ticket. Also, the new version’s “schedule” feature got rid of displaying if a route has transfers on the results screen. I almost stayed on a train that had a transfer to get to where I was going because you have to CLICK the route to see wether or not you need to transfer to a different line or not. The old version said wether or not a route had transfers or not up front. It’s very misleading because I want to avoid trains with transfers if I can, and people who are new to NJ transit will for sure stay on a train instead of transfer if they don’t click to expand the route info because they’re under the impression there are no transfers if It doesn’t say so up front. Please bring that feature back. Everything else is fine I guess.

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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 .

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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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You have several options. Pick the one that best suits your travel needs:

• - Purchase a discounted M&E HOB pass or ticket, which will be cross-honored on the bus. Discounted HOB passes and tickets must be purchased at an New Jersey Transit rail station, Ticket Vending Machine or through the MyTix feature on the New Jersey Transit mobile app.
• - PATH will cross honor at HOB, 33 rd Street and the World Trade Center. NY Waterway will cross honor at HOB, W.39 th Street, World Financial Center and Pier 11 ferry terminals.
• - Purchase a regular M&E PSNY pass or ticket to make this journey.
• - Your PSNY pass or ticket may also be used on rerouted HOB service.
• - You will purchase a regular PSNY pass or ticket from the station and rail line you choose.
• Take one of the early morning M&E Midtown Direct trains operating into PSNY. Discounted HOB passes will be good for this trip.

My needs are best met by taking a rerouted train inbound in the morning, but a bus outbound in the evening. Do I need to purchase two different passes or tickets? Take advantage of the cross-honoring option being offered. Buy a discounted M&E HOB pass or ticket, and it will be cross-honored on the bus.

I really need flexibility. Many days I ride to PSNY from Summit, but work and meetings frequently mean I need to board at different stations along other rail lines using New Jersey Transit’s optional honoring policy. How can I keep those options open? Purchasing a PSNY pass or ticket from Summit would give you the most flexibility. It would be accepted on rerouted HOB trains, on the Newark Light Rail connecting option, as well as on the other rail lines as you have been doing.

I’m confused on the dates. Trains won’t be rerouted to HOB until July 10, but you’re telling me to buy a July discounted M&E HOB pass? What about that first week in July when the trains are still running to PSNY? Discounted July M&E HOB passes will be accepted to PSNY July 1-9. Also discounted August M&E HOB passes will be accepted to HOB on September 1.

I work near Penn Station and my work schedule is Sunday-Thursday. What will my commute be? One option would be to take the Midtown Direct train to/from PSNY on Sunday as you have in the past. Then, Monday-Thursday, take the rerouted HOB train and connect at HOB to PATH to reach 33rd Street station. Your discounted M&E HOB pass will cover both routes. If you are traveling using a one way, round-trip or 10 trip tickets, you will buy a PSNY ticket for Sunday and discounted M&E HOB tickets for Monday-Thursday. Early morning Midtown Direct service to PSNY might also be an option for the weekdays.

Is my discounted M&E HOB pass or ticket accepted on other New Jersey Transit rail lines? Discounted M&E HOB passes and tickets are not accepted on other New Jersey Transit rail lines. Stations covered under the discounted M&E HOB fare program For travel between Hoboken Terminal and: Newark Broad Street Highland Avenue Millburn Madison Mount Tabor Lake Hopatcong New Providence Stirling Bernardsville East Orange Mountain Station Short Hills Convent Station Denville Netcong Murray Hill Millington Far Hills Brick Church South Orange Summit Morristown Dover Mount Olive Berkeley Heights Lyons Peapack Orange Maplewood Chatham Morris Plains Mount Arlington Hackettstown Gillette Basking Ridge Gladstone

There will be four Midtown Direct trains into PSNY on the M&E before 7 a.m. Aren’t those trains going to be crowded? And will there be Midtown Direct during the p.m. commute to get me home? Yes. Customers must travel to Hoboken to access westbound M&E service or consider other options.

I plan to take the early morning Midtown Direct trains into PSNY and the PATH home. Do I purchase a monthly pass to Hoboken or PSNY? A Hoboken pass will be cross-honored on early morning Midtown Direct trains.

Will Montclair-Boonton Line Midtown Direct trains stop at Broad Street Station during peak hours? Will Montclair-Boonton Line Midtown Direct trains stop at Broad Street Station during peak hours? No. All Montclair-Boonton Line customers should check schedules as station stops may have changed.

This service disruption is only in effect on weekdays, correct? On the weekends, I can travel as I usually do into PSNY? Is my monthly pass to Hoboken valid to PSNY on weekends? If I’m not a monthly pass holder and I travel to NY on the weekends, do I need to purchase a HOB or NY ticket? Yes. Yes. Yes. Purchase a NY ticket

Will I be able to utilize my New Jersey Transit monthly pass on NY Waterway ferries at Weehawken? New Jersey Transit monthly passes will only be cross-honored on NY Waterway ferries at Hoboken Terminal.

I travel into New York City during mid-day. Will I be able to use the ferry from Hoboken to W. 39th St? The NY Waterway ferry service between Hoboken and W. 39th St. will only operate between 7:00-10:00 a.m. and 4:00-8:00 p.m. Customers traveling at different times will be able to access NY Waterway regular ferry service to/from Pier 11/Wall Street or the World Financial Center or they can use PATH.

I hear there will be buses from South Orange train station. Where will that take me and what ticket do I need? New Jersey Transit will have additional buses on standby to provide supplemental service from South Orange Station, and express to PABT should overcrowding arise on the 107 bus route. The HOB ticket will be cross-honored on buses traveling from South Orange Station to PABT.

How will you communicate to customers if this plan is extended? New Jersey Transit is and will continue to be engaged in a very active customer communication effort on both traditional and new media platforms and our website. Examples of ways we will communicate include using Twitter, Facebook, the dedicated marquee on our website, My Transit Alerts, text and email to a customer’s cell phone, radio and television outlets, and on public announcement systems.

Why is my train operating with one less car than it normally has? For trains continuing to operate to Penn Station, we had to reduce the consists of select trains in order to have trains fit on the remaining available tracks. All of the tracks being taken out of service are longer tracks. Five of the tracks remaining in service at PSNY are tracks that are not long enough to hold our longer trains. A number of trains that normally operate with 10 cars and a locomotive will now operate with only 9 cars. For trains diverted to Hoboken, we have reduced the number of cars on select trains as the tracks in Hoboken are shorter than tracks in New York. There are a number of regularly scheduled M&E trains to Hoboken that will operate with increased seating. We do expect that many M&E customers will change their travel times and patterns for the summer due to the change in travel options.

Why is my M&E or Montclair-Boonton Line train making different stops or not making all of the normal stops? With the changes in service options, we are anticipating that many customers will change travel patterns. We have adjusted the stopping patterns of select trains to prepare for those different choices and to attempt to match seats to projected ridership.

I normally take the NJCL train to Hoboken. During this time period, it is only running as far as Newark Penn Station. Why is it not running to Hoboken and what are my options to get to Hoboken? With all of the M&E trains diverted to Hoboken, There is not enough room in Hoboken to continue to run the NJCL trains to that terminal. Customers on the RVL, NEC and NJCL who wish to travel to Hoboken may use their normal Hoboken ticket for travel through Secaucus Junction to Hoboken. Please see a fare gate attendant in Secaucus to pass through the fare gate.

Will the Raritan Valley Line mid-day and evening Midtown Direct service continue to operate to PSNY? Regular weekday schedules will be in effect with minor adjustments.

Why would I use the Newark Light Rail’s Broad Street Extension service? The ‘Broad Street Extension’ offers a connection between Broad Street Station and Newark Penn Station. Once there, customers can board Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains to Penn Station New York – as well as PATH trains traveling into New York City.

How often will the Broad Street Extension trains operate? The service will operate every 10 minutes in each direction during the busy parts of the day, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Outside of the peak periods, trains operate every 30 minutes.

Where can I access the Broad Street Extension? You can board the Broad Street Extension trains at street level, outside the main entrance at Newark’s Broad Street Station, or at Newark Penn Station, on Platform 2 of the lower level.

Will I have to pay an additional fare? You can use your valid New Jersey Transit monthly or weekly rail pass (imprinted with a zone number) to ride on Newark Light Rail’s Broad Street Extension at no additional charge.

How would I buy a ticket and how much is the fare? Tickets are sold at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) located at Newark Penn Station and at the main entrance of the Newark Broad Street Station. The adult one-way fare is $1.60.

How do I ‘validate’ the ticket for use? Each daily ticket needs to be validated (time-stamped) just before your trip using machines located near the TVMs. Once onboard, you may be asked to show your ticket to fare inspectors making random inspections.

Will other passes or tickets be accepted to travel on connecting services at Hoboken Terminal? Yes. In addition to Morris & Essex Lines passes and tickets, Montclair-Boonton, Main/Bergen County, Pascack Valley and North Jersey Coast lines passes and tickets with Hoboken as the final destination will be accepted for travel on weekdays only on NY Waterway Ferry, PATH, and the 126 Bus Line services at Hoboken Terminal to/from NY from July 10 to September 1. They will not be valid for travel on PATH service to/from Newark Penn Station.

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Your Trip to New Jersey: The Complete Guide

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the US (it ranks after Washington, D.C.)   and truly offers something for everyone. Situated on the east coast, with New York City to the north and Philadelphia at the southern end, it’s a diverse state with a number of urban areas, small towns, plenty of rural regions with beautiful forests and scenic trails, and of course, the world-famous beaches that are located along the Atlantic Ocean. There’s plenty of historical sites, hiking spots in the mountains, and other outdoor activities, as well as great restaurants; wineries and breweries; live music venues, shopping malls, and more. Visit New Jersey and you’re sure to find your own favorite destination within this state.

Planning Your Trip

Best Time to Visit: It’s best to visit New Jersey in the spring, summer and fall between April and November. The weather is mild during the spring and the colorful flowers are blooming everywhere; summer is always warm (and often hot and humid), but that’s definitely the best time for the beach. Autumn is exceptional with pleasant temperatures and beautiful fall colors on the trees.

Getting Around: New Jersey is diverse, and depending on where you travel, public transportation can be sparse or non-existent. Overall, the best way to see the state is by car, and it’s best to rent a car if you are planning to do any amount of driving outside of a specific urban area. If you are limiting yourself to one or two destinations (especially near major transportation hubs of Philadelphia or New York City), check out NJ Transit buses and trains.

Travel Tip: Generally speaking, North Jersey has many more trains, buses, and public transportation options than Southern New Jersey. If you are planning to spend any time in Philadelphia or New York City (or at the beaches), be sure to factor your specific transportation needs into your trip in advance, and figure out your specific destinations before traveling to the state.

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There are many great activities and attractions to enjoy in New Jersey! With several larger metropolitan areas, the state also is home to many small towns, rural areas with farms and hiking, and beaches. You'll also discover a vibrant food scene around the state, great live music venues, shopping, and more.

Go to the beach: There are many lovely beach towns along the Jersey shore from the southernmost tip of Cape May to the northern beaches near Asbury Park . Most require “beach tags” that need to be purchased before you go on the beach, and each town’s prices vary  . Keep in mind each beach has its own personality and distinctive vibe, so it’s best to do a bit of research before choosing which beach is best for you.

Spend time in the parks: New Jersey has stunning parks across the entire region with interesting and diverse landscapes. There are many state and local parks that offer hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and scenic points. One favorite is Palisades Interstate Park , an incredible destination.

Go wine tasting: New Jersey has more than 50 wineries   sprinkled around the state. You can sip and savor at a number of spots that offer outdoor patios, special events, and live music throughout the year.

Grab a beer: If you’re a beer lover, you will feel at home in New Jersey. There are breweries, brew pubs, and beer-producing restaurants in every county around the state. In warmer weather, it’s fun to sit outdoors and enjoy a few fresh pints.

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What to Eat and Drink

New Jersey is home to a wide array of specialties, ranging from casual diners and long-time family-owned favorites to upscale establishments. If you wish to sample a few state favorites, try pork roll sandwiches; grab a hoagie or cheesesteak (if you are near Philadelphia / in the South Jersey region); and sit on a bench and enjoy a slice of boardwalk pizza while you’re at the Jersey shore. Or try the state's famous disco fries . If you like seafood, you’re in luck! New Jersey has many great seafood restaurants; be sure to order fresh clams and mussels harvested from the bay during the summer months.

There are wineries and breweries scattered across the state, and many of these are worth visiting. A few favorites include Eclipse Brewing , Zed's Beer, and Flying Fish Brewery for incredible beer, and Almathea Cellars Farm Winery and Cape May Winery and Vineyard for award-winning wines. Most of these places have lovely and spacious outdoor patios and often host special events during the warmer months.

Here are our recommendations for the best New Jersey breweries and the state's best wineries .

Where to Stay

New Jersey has plenty of hotels, motels, home rentals, and smaller inns around the entire state. Since it is such a diverse destination, the type of lodging is wholly dependent on where you would like to call home base. For example, if you wish to enjoy the beaches in Cape May, there are many lovely and historic bed and breakfasts and small inns. However, other shore points don’t have hotels at all, and you will need to rent a home or condo. In larger suburban areas, such as Cherry Hill, Marlton, and Parsippany, for instance, there are many national hotel chains available at all price points.  

Getting There

You can reach New Jersey via a number of bridges, tunnels, highways, and airports. If you’re driving from the South (Pennsylvania or Delaware), you can cross a number of bridges, including the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the Ben Franklin Bridge. If you’re in Southern Delaware, you can take the Lewes-Cape May Ferry, which is especially fun in the summer.

If you’re driving from the North, you can reach New Jersey from the Lincoln and Holland tunnels from Manhattan, or several bridges including the George Washington Bridge.

New Jersey has two airports with commercial flights, Newark International Airport , which is a major New York City metropolitan hub with many daily international flights worldwide, and Atlantic City airport , which is much smaller and only services a few domestic locations. The Philadelphia International Airport , located just a few miles from Southern New Jersey, is used by many New Jersey residents regularly for both domestic and international flights.

There are many regular buses and trains that run through the state of New Jersey, and a number connects the state with Philadelphia and New York. If you need this type of transportation, check the information and schedules for New Jersey Transit, PATCO, Amtrak, and The New York Port Authority.

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• Keep in mind that the Philadelphia area (and Southern New Jersey) is much less expensive than Northern New Jersey.
• Many New Jersey restaurants are “BYOB” establishments, which means they don’t have a liquor license and can't serve alcohol. This means you can bring your own wine or beer to dinner, which can be a major savings!
• Visit the state’s website for specials and free events throughout the year.

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NJ Transit offers new discounted package for occasional commuters

• Published: Feb. 08, 2021, 2:59 p.m.
• Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

With fewer commuters riding and buying monthly passes due to the coronavirus , NJ Transit launched FlexPass, a new 20-trip ticket that gives commuters, who split their work week between home and the office, more flexibility and a discount.

Flexpass, announced Monday, offers riders 20 one-way tickets between one customer-selected origin and one destination at a 20% discount off the one-way fare.

Flexpass answers requests made by riders to NJ Transit’s board of directors for new ticket types that offer volume discounts for commuters. The agency also has conducted ridership surveys to determine when riders will return to the workplace. Sales of traditional monthly passes dropped due to coronavirus travel restrictions last Spring and employees working from home.

“We are working to make transit as attractive as possible and traditional monthly, weekly and ten-trip tickets are not economically optimal for many of our customers based on their current commuting frequency,” said Kevin Corbett, NJ Transit CEO and president. “Our hope is that we can encourage customers to return to transit by offering a flexible fare option that meets their needs.”

Rail ridership ranged between 20 and 25% in December and bus ridership averaged 50% of pre-coronavirus levels, officials said.

Some riders who said they have been told to begin to return to their office, have been told by their employer to split the work week between home and the workplace.

Flexpass tickets are available for purchase on bus, rail and light rail, and can only be purchased using the NJ Transit Mobile App during the pilot. Commuters need a My Tix account set up on the app to buy Flexpass. Commuters need to update to latest version of the mobile app on both Apple and Android phones to use Flexpass.

The new ticket type can be purchased at any time of the month and are non-refundable. Customers may only buy and own one Flexpass per mode at a time.

Here’s what else commuters need to know about how Flexpass works.

• All Flexpass tickets expire 30 calendar days, from the date the Flexpass is purchased. The “clock” on when Flexpass tickets expire can’t be paused or frozen.
• After Flexpass is purchased 20 one-way tickets will be deposited into a customer’s MyTix account on the NJ Transit app and can be activated for use like any standard one-way ticket.
• Each Flexpass ticket will show up individually, with its expiration date, in the “Active/Non-Active” ticket section of the app, while the total number of tickets (and expiration dates) will appear under the “All Tickets” section. Users will have numerous ways to see their expiration dates and select the proper ticket prior to activation.
• If a rider activates a ticket by mistake, they should contact customer service as soon as possible.
• A rail Flexpass ticket does not provide complimentary bus or light rail trips like a monthly or weekly pass does.

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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.)

Find Service Near a Location

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.

Try the Trip Planner

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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Prudential Center is just two blocks from Newark Penn Station and connected to Newark Broad Street Station by frequent, convenient bus & Light Rail service. 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.

Prudential Center is just two blocks from Newark Penn Station and connected to Newark Broad Street Station by frequent, convenient bus & Light Rail service.

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.

NJ TRANSIT is the fast, easy way to travel to Prudential Center. With direct service to Newark on six rail lines, more than two dozen bus routes and the Newark Light Rail system, you can travel from almost anywhere in New Jersey as well as New York and Philadelphia. Rail connections are available at Secaucus Junction from Bergen, Passaic, Rockland and Orange counties.

If you choose to take the train to the Broad Street Station, you can take the Newark Light Rail to Newark Penn Station and Prudential Center is just two block west of the station.

Buy your tickets with your smartphone using NJ TRANSIT MyTix.

Plan your trip before you head to Prudential Center using the NJ TRANSIT Trip Planner.

NJ Transit For NJ TRANSIT additional planning tools, station parking information, schedules, fares and more, visit njtransit.com

Prudential Center can be easily accessed from PATH’s Newark Station. PATH provides rapid rail transportation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, connecting Newark with Harrison, Jersey City, Hoboken and Manhattan. From any of PATH’s 13 stations, passengers can be in Newark within minutes. Prudential Center is a short walk from PATH’s Newark terminal. PATH coordinates with Prudential Center in an effort to accommodate late night customers returning from scheduled events.

View PATH Maps & Schedules.

Late Night Travel Times are approximately:

• Newark to WTC 25 min.
• Newark to Hoboken 25 min.
• 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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Plymouth Rock Assurance wants to help you get to Prudential Center, and make sure you #GetHomeSafe! Our NJ auto policies come with the Get Home Safe® taxi fare reimbursement program, so you can take a safe ride home when you need one. See the full details here. And, Plymouth Rock’s Prudential Center Assurance Plus Endorsement, gives you an additional Get Home Safe ride from any Prudential Center event – whether it’s your favorite concert or Devils game – along with many other great benefits.

Prudential Center is one of the most easily accessible arenas in the country with over 3,500 parking spaces within 2 blocks…

Checkout detailed maps of the parking options surrounding the Rock. You can purchase guaranteed, pre-paid parking online as well.

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NJ Transit trains seeing 45-minute delays in and out NYC Penn Station

NJ Transit trains are delayed up to 45 minutes in and out of Penn Station in New York City on Thursday night.

At 7:25, NJ Transit posted on social media that Amtrak overhead wire maintenance near North Elizabeth is the cause of the delay.

NJ Transit riders can check http://njtransit.com/ABC for alternate travel information.

Check back for more on this developing story.

MTA approves congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles entering Manhattan

The MTA approved a plan Wednesday to charge $15 for passenger cars entering Manhattan during high traffic hours.

The MTA board voted 11 to 1 to charge most commercial and passenger vehicles that would drive into Manhattan's business district, specifically below 60th Street.

The latest: Rockland urges a federal court to block a NYS tax on drivers entering Manhattan

According to reporting from the New York Times, the pricing plan is the first of its kind in the nation . The idea was proposed in 2019 by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise $1 billion a year for public transportation programs.

However, the plan is facing challenges as the MTA fights off five lawsuits brought to federal courts in New York and New Jersey by union groups, citizens and various elected officials, including New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Rockland County Executive Ed Day.

The MTA will begin to charge the fees in June.

Who will have to pay the tolls?

Charges   at e-zpass rates :.

• $15 will be charged once daily for passenger vehicles and passenger vehicles with commercial license plates that enter the zone during peak hours, between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
• $3.75 will be charged for passenger vehicles and passenger vehicles with commercial license plates that enter the zone during off-peak hours.
• $24 or $36 will be charged for trucks and buses — depending on their size — to enter the zone during peak hours.
• $6 or $9 will be charged for trucks and buses depending on their size to enter the zone during off-peak hours.
• $7.50 will be charged for motorcycles to enter the zone during peak hours.
• $1.75 will be charged for motorcycles to enter the zone during off-peak hours.
• $1.25 will be added to each paid passenger trip for trips to, from, within or through the zone using a taxi, green cab or for-hire vehicle.
• $2.50 will be added to each paid passenger trip for trips to, from, within or through the zone using a high-volume for-hire vehicle, or app-based service, such as Uber and Lyft.
• Vehicles that receive tolls by mail will be 50% more than the E-ZPass rates.

Credits, discounts and exemptions

• School buses contracted with the New York City Department of Education, commuter vans licensed with the city Taxi and Limousine Commission and buses providing scheduled commuter services open to the public, including NJ Transit and fixed routes from private carriers, are exempt from the toll.
• Specialized government vehicles will be exempt. This includes those carrying equipment and tools or where the vehicle itself is needed to do the work; it does not include those carrying agency personnel or elected officials.
• Certain emergency vehicles and qualifying vehicles transporting people with disabilities will be exempt.
• Lincoln and Holland tunnels' crossing credit during peak hours will be $5 for passenger vehicles; $2.50 for motorcycles; $12 or $20 for trucks and buses, depending on their size.
• Queens-Midtown and Hugh Carey tunnels' crossing credit during peak hours will be $2.50 for passenger vehicles; $1.25 for motorcycles; $6 or $10 for trucks and buses, depending on their size.
• There is no crossing credit during off-peak hours.
• Low-income vehicle owners who register with the MTA's Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority program will receive a 50% discount on the passenger vehicle peak period E-ZPass toll rate on their vehicle's 11th trip and trips after in a calendar month. There are no residency requirements to qualify for the discount.

— Bergen Record writer Colleen Wilson contributed reporting for this story.