| NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ADVISORY: EXTRA SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS
NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service for New Year's Eve and early morning New Year's Day to give customers additional travel options as they enjoy the festivities to ring in 2018 with family and friends.
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NJ TRANSIT's money-saving Family SuperSaver fare, which allows up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying customer, remains in effect. Usually limited to weekends, the Family SuperSaver Fare has been extended and will be in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, on all trains, buses and light rail lines.
This is traditionally a time to enjoy special events in our region and many visitors are using NJ TRANSIT to get where they need to go,'' said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Steven H. Santoro. NJ TRANSIT is pleased to offer the Family SuperSaver Fare, which allows our customers to stretch their holiday budgets just a bit.''
IMPORTANT NOTE: NJ TRANSIT is prohibiting all beverages on all of its trains, light rail vehicles and buses on Sunday, December 31, 2017, and the early morning hours of Monday, January 1, 2018. This policy will be strictly enforced.
For complete schedule and fare information, customers may visit njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.
CHRISTMAS WEEK SERVICE AT A GLANCE
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| Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Thursday, Dec. 28 |
Modified weekday schedule with extra NY-bound service on select lines. Select morning peak period trains will not operate. Check timetables on njtransit.com.
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Select PABT routes will offer extra late a.m. and late p.m. service.
Consult timetable or visit the Bus Holiday Service Guide on njtransit.com
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Weekday schedule. Check njtransit.com for details. |
| Friday, Dec. 29 |
Modified weekday schedule (same as December 26-28). No early getaway service. |
Modified schedule on most lines with early getaway on select routes from noon to 4 p.m. from PABT and Jersey City waterfront.
Consult timetable or visit the Bus Holiday Service Guide on njtransit.com |
Weekday schedule. Check njtransit.com for details. |
| Saturday, Dec. 30 |
Regular weekend schedule |
Saturday schedule with extra inbound service to New York. Consult timetable or visit the Bus Holiday Service Guide on njtransit.com
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Saturday schedule for Newark Light Rail and River LINE. HBLR will operate on weekend schedule. River LINE and HBLR will operate additional late night trips. Check njtransit.com for details. |
On Thursday, December 28 and Friday, December 29, trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule with certain morning peak period trains cancelled and additional mid-to-late morning service on each line.
 (JPG, 10KB)Buses and light rail lines will operate on a weekday schedule. Selected Port Authority (PABT) bus routes will have more frequent service operating inbound to PABT on some lines during the late morning hours and outbound from PABT during the early and late evening hours. Consult timetable or visit njtransit.com to view the Bus Holiday Service Guide for details.
On Saturday, December 30, trains will operate on a weekend schedule. Buses will operate on a Saturday schedule with extra inbound service to New York. Consult timetable or visit njtransit.com to view the Bus Holiday Service Guide for details. Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and River LINE will operate on a weekend schedule. Consult njtransit.com for more information.
On New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, trains will operate on a weekend schedule. In the evening, there will be extra train service to New York. Extra train service will be in place to New York and Hoboken from approximately 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Meadowlands service will be in place for the Giants vs. Redskins game at 1 p.m.
Special printable schedules that cover the period from 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 6 a.m. on New Year's morning are available at njtransit.com. (JPG, 10KB)
Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule with additional early evening service inbound and extra outbound service from PABT after midnight on selected routes. Customers are advised to consult timetables or visit njtransit.com to view the Bus Holiday Service Guide for more details.
After midnight (early January 1), additional late-night trains will operate on most rail lines until approximately 5 a.m. Some trains that normally depart New York/Hoboken/Newark between midnight and 1 a.m. are cancelled and will be replaced with later trains. After 5 a.m., trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule after.
Customers should visit njtransit.com for details, including special printable schedules that cover the period from 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve until 6 a.m. on New Year's morning. Expanded bus service will be provided from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) until approximately 2 a.m. Some routes will be departing from alternate areas within the PABT. Visit njtransit.com to view the Bus Holiday Service Guide for specific schedule details and departure gate assignments.
On New Year's Day, Monday, January 1, after 5 a.m., trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule. Bus service will vary by route. Bus service will vary by route. Customers are advised to visit njtransit.com for details.
NEW YEAR'S SERVICE AT A GLANCE
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| Sunday, Dec. 31 |
Extra service to New York/Hoboken/Newark from 4 to 10 p.m.; Meadowlands service for Giants vs. Redskins game at 1 p.m. Visit njtransit.com for details. |
Sunday schedule
Consult timetable or visit the Bus Holiday Service Guide on njtransit.com |
Sunday schedule for Newark Light Rail; Saturday schedule for River LINE. HBLR on weekend schedule with additional trips beginning at approximately 5 p.m. Visit njtransit.com for details. |
| Monday, January 1 |
Extra service from New York/Hoboken/Newark until 5 a.m.; After
5 a.m., regular weekend/major holiday schedules; Check njtransit.com for details. |
Bus service will vary by route. Consult timetable or visit the Bus Holiday Service Guide on njtransit.com |
Saturday schedule for River LINE. Sunday schedule for Newark Light Rail. HBLR on a weekend schedule. Visit njtransit.com for details. |
Travel tips
- Check Schedules in Advance: Plan your trip online to take advantage of extra trains and buses.
- Travel Early: On December 26-29, NJ TRANSIT rail lines will operate on a modified weekday schedule. Avoid the crowds by traveling during the traditional peak-period (6-9 a.m.) when ridership is light.
- Allow Extra Travel Time: Traffic congestion during the holidays may affect bus travel times to and from New York City, so customers should plan accordingly.
- Ticketing: Purchase round-trip tickets at the start of your trip to speed your return and use the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, which is available for free download on any web-enabled iOS or Android device, to make the purchase even easier.
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