FAQs
First, ensure you've allowed the NJ TRANSIT mobile app to use your cellular data. Without cellular or WiFi data to get the latest information, the NJ TRANSIT app will usually indicate an error. You can typically find this in your device's Settings menu, under the NJ TRANSIT app permissions.
Can I pay cash on a NJ transit bus? ›
Customers who prefer to use cash or don't have a debit or credit card can now use all of the app's features by loading cash into their MyTransit Wallet to purchase NJ TRANSIT tickets.
What time is the last bus from NYC to NJ? ›
New York to New Jersey bus times
The earliest departure is at 06:05 in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 23:20 which arrives into Newark at 23:52. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min.
How do you read a bus stop timetable? ›
Find your departure point listed in the timetable (A). This will always be above your destination point (B). Read across to select your departure time, then follow the column down to your destination to give you the arrival time (D).
What do the lines mean on a bus timetable? ›
A solid line means each bus travels the section of this route, and a dashed line means buses travel this section at certain times or on certain days.
What is the senior discount age for NJ TRANSIT? ›
If you're a senior citizen who is 62 years of age or older (65 years of age for travel to/from Metro-North stations) or a person with a disability, you're eligible to apply to NJ TRANSIT's Reduced Fare Program! As a member of our program, you can save 50 percent on a regular one-way ticket.
Is Transit app not free anymore? ›
While core app features remain free (and always will) we now require a paid subscription for certain Transit features.
Can I bring my dog on NJ TRANSIT? ›
Can I bring my dog on a train or bus? Only service animals accompanying customers with disabilities or their trainers, police dogs, and small pets in carry-on travel cages are allowed on-board NJ TRANSIT trains, buses and light rail vehicles.
Can I use a debit card on a NJ transit bus? ›
Traveling by bus:
Use the new Tap & Ride option to pay your adult one-way fare on-board most NJ TRANSIT buses using contactless payment cards. As you board, tap your contactless credit or debit card on the on-board validator. Provide the number of zones you wish to travel to the bus operator for the proper fare.
How much do NJ Transit bus drivers make? ›
Average NJ TRANSIT Bus Driver hourly pay in New Jersey is approximately $25.38, which is 33% above the national average.
On many bus routes, passengers are required to have exact fare in coins or $1 bills. Drivers do not carry money and cannot make change.
How much is a bus ride from NJ to NYC? ›
The quickest trip with Greyhound takes 25 minutes and you can expect only one stop. How much is the Newark to New York bus and how can I buy a ticket? The Newark to New York bus starts from $14.49. Booking in advance, whether on the app or website, is the best way to get the most affordable bus travel.
Do NJ transit buses run on Sundays? ›
A new pilot program starts brand new Sunday service on eight routes: Numbers 26, 58, 115, 154, 412, 457, 603 and 619. Officials said adding the new service is intended to enhance the experience, especially for front-line workers who use the No. 412 bus to travel to Inspira Medical Center in Mullica Hill, the No.
How much is a bus ticket from New York to Atlantic City? ›
How much is the bus ticket between New York and Atlantic City? The cost of a bus ticket from New York to Atlantic City starts at just $24.49.
How does the bus numbering system work? ›
The oldest routes have the lowest numbers. The only aspect of nomenclature is that predominantly east-west routes have odd numbers while predominantly north-south ones have even numbers. Express routes are three digit, 100, 101, 103, etc.
What does zone mean in NJ TRANSIT? ›
Fare Information
Fares on both Academy and NJ TRANSIT buses are based on a zone system. This means that the fare increases when crossing the zone boundaries. Fares and zones are published in bus schedules, and are available at Academybus.com or NJTRANSIT.com, on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, or by calling (973)275-5555.
What are off peak hours for NJ TRANSIT? ›
Off-Peak Ticketing:
Under the new schedule, customers will be able to use off-peak round-trip tickets all hours except weekday mornings between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and evenings between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. based on New York arrival and departure times.
How much is a transfer on a NJ Transit bus? ›
Purchasing a Transfer Ticket
When you board the first bus of your trip, ask the driver for a transfer ticket and pay $0.75 if traveling in North Jersey or $0.70 if traveling in South Jersey. Transfers must be purchased in cash, and drivers will not make change on exact fare routes.