NJ Transit Offers Extra Service, Savings for Independence Day

NJ TRANSIT today announced a special extension of the Family Super Saver Fare, which allows up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying adult.

Usually limited to weekends and holidays, the Family Super Saver Fare will be in effect continuously from 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 until 6 a.m. Monday, July 9, on all trains (except for travel to/from Metro-North stations), buses and light rail lines in honor of Independence Day.

In addition, NJ TRANSIT will offer extra service in advance of Independence Day and on the holiday itself to give customers more travel options, whether leaving work early to get a head start on festivities or attending fireworks displays on the Fourth of July.

On Friday, June 29, extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around 12pm. 

On Tuesday, July 3, extra outbound trains will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex, Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines starting at approximately 1 pm. Extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around 12pm. 

On Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines.  Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. River Line will operate on a Sunday schedule. Bus schedules vary by route - customers are advised to check their timetables or visit njtransit.com for schedule information.

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Service 

To accommodate spectators traveling to the New Jersey Waterfront to view the annual Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks display over the Hudson River, NJ TRANSIT will supplement existing weekend rail service on the Morris & Essex Lines with additional trains to and from Hoboken Terminal. An additional trip will also operate to Hoboken on the Port Jervis Line.  Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate additional trips between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken starting after 4 pm. 

With tens of thousands of spectators expected to gather along the New Jersey Waterfront to view the annual Macy’s 4^th of July Fireworks display over the Hudson River, NJ TRANSIT is offering travel tips to customers planning to attend the big show.

New Jersey’s Hudson River Waterfront is accessible by NJ TRANSIT rail, bus and light rail service to Hoboken Terminal.  NJ TRANSIT operates six rail lines and five bus routes with direct service to Hoboken, as well as the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.  Please note that the five bus routes and other routes that serve the Hudson River Waterfront may experience delays and detours on July 4 as a result of traffic congestion. 

Rail Service

On July 4, the following rail lines will provide service to Hoboken:

• Main Line
• Bergen County Line
• Pascack Valley Line
• Port Jervis Line

On the Port Jervis Line, an additional train will depart Port Jervis at 4:07 p.m., make all stops to Suffern, and then operate express to Secaucus Junction and Hoboken.

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connects the waterfront communities of Hudson County, including service to Hoboken Terminal and Liberty State Park.  On July 4, light rail service will operate on a regular weekend schedule (trains every 20 minutes), with additional trips between Tonnelle Avenue and Hoboken starting after 4 p.m. 

Extra Bus Service to/from New York

NJ TRANSIT will operate extra trips on selected bus routes on July 4 to accommodate customers traveling to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) in New York.  Extra service will operate a few minutes ahead of regularly scheduled trips on the routes listed below.  Customers should arrive at their boarding location 10 minutes earlier than the departure time. 

• No. 158 Edgewater-Fort Lee:  To and from PABT from 10:20 p.m. until midnight.
• No. 163 Ridgewood:  To and from PABT from 7:30 p.m. until 11:35 p.m.
• No. 164 Midland Park:  Outbound from PABT at 10:50 p.m. only.
• No. 165 Westwood:  To and from PABT from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
• No. 166 Englewood-Cresskill:  To and from PABT from 7:30 p.m. until 12:40 a.m.
• No. 167 Teaneck-Harrington Park:  Outbound from PABT from 10:00 p.m. until midnight.
• No. 168 Paramus:  Outbound from PABT at 11:30 p.m. only.

Important Information for Bus Customers

On  Wednesday, July 4, between 4 p.m. and midnight, many streets along the Hudson Waterfront will be subject to closure and traffic congestion due to the Macy’s Fireworks Display over the Hudson River. 

• NJ TRANSIT bus service along the Hudson Waterfront may be subject to detours and delays before, during and after the fireworks.
• In most cases, buses will be detoured to roadways farther west from the Hudson River.  Bus stops near fireworks viewing areas may be inaccessible.   
• Customers should allow extra travel time.  

Several bus routes may experience service impacts as follows:  

• No. 22 North Bergen-Union City-Hoboken:  Possible service delays expected between Weehawken and Hoboken Terminal, and detour as follows: 
  • From Hoboken Terminal - Northbound:  Buses will operate via Observer Highway, Jackson Avenue, Newark Avenue, Clinton Avenue, and 12th Street to Willow Avenue then via regular route from that location.
  • To Hoboken Terminal - southbound:  Buses leaving the regular route at Willow Avenue and 14th Street will operate via Willow Avenue and Observer Highway to Hoboken Terminal.
• No. 80 Newark Ave (Exchange Place):  Possible service delays and additional ridership heading to Exchange Place.
• No. 84/86 Service Nungessers-Newport Mall:  Possible service delays, along the Bergenline Avenue and Park Avenue corridors.
• No. 85 Mill Creek- Hoboken:  Possible service delays expected between Paterson Plank Road and Observer Highway into Hoboken Terminal.
• No. 87 King Drive (Hoboken Terminal):  Possible service delays and additional ridership expected between Paterson Plank Road and Observer Highway into the terminal.
• No. 89 North Bergen-Hoboken:  Possible service delays expected between Weehawken and Hoboken Terminal, and detour as follows:
  • From Hoboken Terminal - Northbound:  Buses will operate via Observer Highway, Jackson Avenue, Newark Avenue, Clinton Avenue, and 12th Street to Willow Avenue then via regular route from that location.
  • To Hoboken Terminal - southbound:  Buses leaving the regular route at Willow Avenue and 14th Street will operate via Willow Avenue and Observer Highway to Hoboken Terminal.
• No. 126 Hoboken-New York:  Possible service delays expected between NY PABT and Hoboken Terminal, and detour as follows:
  • From Hoboken Terminal - Northbound:  Buses will operate via Observer Highway, Jackson Avenue, Newark Avenue, Clinton Avenue, and 12th Street to Willow Avenue then via regular route from that location.
  • To Hoboken Terminal - southbound:  Buses leaving the regular route at Willow Avenue and 14th Street will operate via Willow Avenue and Observer Highway to Hoboken Terminal.
• No. 158 Fort Lee-New York:  Service will be detoured between Gorge Road in Edgewater, Port Imperial Ferry/Port Imperial Light Rail Station and Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken.
• No. 159 Fort Lee-New York:  Possible service delays, along the Bergenline Avenue and Park Avenue corridors.
• No. 165 Westwood- New York:  Service via Bergenline Avenue, 48th Street, Broadway/Park Avenue and 30th Street/North Marginal Road to/from Port Authority Bus Terminal.
• No. 166 Dumont-New York:  Service via Bergenline Avenue, 48th Street, Broadway/Park Avenue and 30th Street/North Marginal Road to/from Port Authority Bus Terminal.
• No.168 Paramus-New York:  Service via Bergenline Avenue, 48th Street, Broadway/Park Avenue and 30th Street/North Marginal Road to/from Port Authority Bus Terminal.
• No. 181 Union City- G.W. Bridge:  Possible service delays along Bergenline Avenue.
• No. 188 River Road- G.W. Bridge:  Service will be detoured between Gorge Road in Edgewater and 60th Street in Weehawken.

Also on July 4, extra trips will operate to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on selected bus routes. 

Detailed service information is available at njtransit.com/fireworks.