About NJ Transit
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations runs the third-largest commuter rail system in the United States by ridership, covering 11 lines across northern and central New Jersey with through service to New York Penn Station, Hoboken Terminal, Newark Penn, and seasonal service to Atlantic City. NJ Transit, formed in 1979 to consolidate freight-railroad commuter operations, also runs the Atlantic City Line as the only outright intercity-style service in the system.
Operator Profile
- Headquarters
- Newark, NJ
- Founded
- 1979
- Routes catalogued
- 1
- Stations served
- 8
- States served
- 2
Capital plan and modernization
The Portal North Bridge replacement, Hudson Tunnel Project (Gateway), and Mid-Line Loop projects are reshaping the long-term capacity profile of NJ Transit.
Routes operated by NJT
The table below lists all NJ Transit services catalogued in the RailRover index. Each entry links to a full route page with the stations it calls at.
States served
NJ Transit service touches 2 states in the RailRover index. Each state hub aggregates every operator's service through that state on a single page.
Booking and ticketing
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel on NJ Transit, visit the carrier's official booking site or app directly. Many of the same trip-planning principles that apply to Amtrak — advance purchase saves significantly, multi-ride passes are heavily discounted on commuter services, group sales unlock 60% off Saver coach for parties of 8 or more — apply across operators. For a deeper walkthrough, see the RailRover guide to buying tickets and saving on fares, the field guide to onboard Wi-Fi and power outlets, and the baggage rules reference.