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 .

The �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State bus stop is located on College Ave., in front of the Red Hawk Deck [].

The �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights Train Station is located on Normal Avenue, at the intersection with Carlisle Road [].

The �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State University Train Station is located at 100 Clove Road [].

The Train

The �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State University NJ Transit train station on Clove Road and the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights Station on Normal Avenue, provide rail service to New York City and the following New Jersey municipalities along the : Hackettstown, Netcong, Mount Olive, Lake Hopatcong, Dover, Denville, Mountain Lakes, Boonton, Towaco, Lincoln Park, Wayne, Little Falls, �鶹�Ӵ�ý��, 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 .

The Bus

NJ Transit Bus No. serves the University, originating at the Bloomfield Ave. station, and also serves Wayne, the Willowbrook Mall Park and Ride, Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, �鶹�Ӵ�ý��, Glen Ridge, and Bloomfield.

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

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

For additional information, check NJ Transit’s .

Bicycle

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

The Train

On weekdays, catch the from either the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights station on Normal Ave. or the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� 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 , .
Upper �鶹�Ӵ�ý��: This train station is a short walk from many shops, restaurants, , and .
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 “” area of downtown �鶹�Ӵ�ý��. 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 , , , 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 �鶹�Ӵ�ý��-Boonton Line, transfer or fare information, please .

The Bus

You can catch several buses at the Red Hawk Deck.

NJ Transit Bus serves the University, Wayne, the Willowbrook Mall Park and Ride, Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, �鶹�Ӵ�ý��, Glen Ridge, and Bloomfield.
- To get into �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� 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 �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� 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 originates at Main Street and Passaic Avenue in Passaic and travels through Clifton to �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State University. From the west, NJ Transit Bus No. 705 originates at Willowbrook Mall and travels to �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State University.
NJ Transit Bus serves the University bus stop at the Red Hawk Deck and the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights train station, making stops between New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal and Willowbrook.

Additional bus schedules are available on .

The Train

On weekdays, catch the train from the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights station on Normal Ave. or the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� 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 which will take you into Center City Philadelphia.

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

The Bay Street Shuttle is no longer in service. Instead, you can take the bus to reach the Bay Street Train Station.

The Bus

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

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

To get to Philadelphia, on weekdays, take the to Newark Penn Station and transfer to the Northeast Corridor Line (NEC) towards Trenton. In Trenton, you can switch to which will take you into Center City Philadelphia. Alternately, in Newark Penn Station, you can take an 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 and you will be provided with information on which transit services are available near that address.

Try the Trip Planner

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

The Train

Trains from the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights station on Normal Ave. and the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� 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. . There is no weekend train service at �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State University or �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights.

The Bus

Check to find bus schedules.

Air Travel

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.

and airports can be accessed via .

can be accessed via SEPTA’s and . Information on how to get to Philadelphia from campus is listed above.

NJ TRANSIT is offering �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� 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. .

Check for 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.
Be sure to purchase your ticket(s) before you board the train!
- Buy your ticket from a ticket agent, a Ticket Vending Machine, or the .
- NJ Transit applies a $5 surcharge to tickets purchased aboard the train when a ticket agent or Ticket Vending Machine is available.
- Both the �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State University and �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� Heights train stations have Ticket Vending Machines.
Use the to plan a trip between two specific destinations.
Get real-time bus arrival information:
- Use NJ Transit’s feature on your mobile device.
- Use the , for text readers.
- Call 973-275-5555 or text your bus stop ID number to mybus (69287). �鶹�Ӵ�ý�� State’s bus stop ID number is 18141.
- Find your bus on the .

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