NJ Jersey Transit Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

New Jersey Statewide Bus Guide • 2026

NJ Jersey Transit Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

Looking for the NJ Jersey Transit bus schedule? The official operator is NJ TRANSIT, serving local bus routes across New Jersey plus commuter trips to New York City and Philadelphia.

This guide shows you how to find your exact bus number, download the current timetable, check weekday and weekend trips, locate your five-digit stop ID, calculate fare zones, buy tickets and track real-time arrivals with MyBus.

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Bus operator NJ TRANSIT

Network Statewide + interstate

Live arrivals MyBus / 69287

Fare method Route + zones

Reviewed October 9, 2026

Quick answer

Where Can You Find the Current NJ TRANSIT Bus Schedule?

Start at the official NJ TRANSIT Schedules and Fares page. Choose the bus service, enter your route or trip details, and select the correct direction and travel date. Use the route’s PDF timetable for scheduled departures, its map for key stops and fare boundaries, and MyBus for stop-specific arrivals.

Choose route Find your bus number or enter origin and destination.

Select direction Match the destination on the bus headsign.

Check times Choose weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.

Calculate fare Confirm zones and intrastate or interstate ticket type.

Track the bus Recheck your five-digit stop ID in MyBus.

Important: There is no single statewide bus timetable. NJ TRANSIT operates many different routes. Bus 107, Bus 109, Bus 166 and Bus 319 have different schedules, destinations, stop patterns and fares. You must select a specific route to get its first bus, last bus and correct boarding time.

Find Official Schedules Check Live Arrivals

NJ Jersey Transit Bus Schedule Guide

Official route lookup

Find NJ TRANSIT Bus Schedules by Route Number

NJ TRANSIT buses are identified by route numbers. The correct number depends on your boarding town, destination and whether you are making a local, express or interstate trip.

If you first need a broader overview of the entire network, our existing NJ TRANSIT statewide bus route and timetable guide explains how the agency organizes routes, stop IDs and PDF schedules. Use the route finder below for the practical next step.

Route	Principal travel corridor	What to verify	Official tool
1	Newark / Jersey City	Direction and local stop pattern	Bus schedule selector
107	South Orange / Irvington / New York	Local or express variant, Port Authority stop	Route 107 PDF
109	North Newark / Harrison / New York	Weekday service period and NYC return trip	Route 109 MyBus
119	Bayonne / Jersey City / New York	119 branch letter and destination headsign	Route 119 PDF
166	Cresskill / Bergenfield / Dumont / New York	Local, Turnpike or express trip	Route 166 PDF
167 / 177	Bergen County / Teaneck / New York	Different route patterns and Manhattan arrival terminal	Route timetables
186	Dumont / Fort Lee / GWB Bus Station	GWB terminal instead of Port Authority	Route 186 MyBus
319	New York / Atlantic City / selected shore destinations	Trip destination, seasonal service and intermediate stops	Atlantic City trip information
551	Philadelphia / Camden / Atlantic City	Philadelphia terminal, Camden stop and travel date	Route 551 PDF

Finding other route numbers: The examples above are not a complete route directory. Use the official bus schedule selector for any NJ TRANSIT route not shown, including buses serving Paterson, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Trenton, Camden, Atlantic City or the Jersey Shore.

Open Official Bus Route Selector

Network overview

Understand the NJ TRANSIT Bus Network by Travel Area

The system serves local and regional trips throughout New Jersey. Several routes connect through Newark, Jersey City, Secaucus, Hoboken, Camden, Atlantic City and New York City terminals.

North Jersey local buses Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Paterson, Hackensack and neighboring communities.

New York commuter buses Routes from New Jersey to Port Authority Bus Terminal or George Washington Bridge Bus Station.

South Jersey and shore buses Camden, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, selected park-and-rides and seasonal shore destinations.

Why the route number matters: Two buses may reach the same city but use different local stops, highways, fare zones, terminals or limited-stop patterns. Always choose the specific trip listed by NJ TRANSIT.

Timetable and departure times

How to Find NJ TRANSIT Bus Times for Your Exact Stop

The most useful schedule is the one for your specific route, direction and travel date. NJ TRANSIT PDF schedules normally show selected key stops rather than every individual stop.

Find route Select the route number in the official schedule directory.

Open the PDF Check the document’s effective date and route description.

Select day Choose weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.

Read timepoints Follow one trip row across the schedule and read any footnotes.

Check MyBus Use your exact stop ID to confirm the arrival prediction.

How to Read a Bus Timetable

Schedule information	What it means	How riders should use it
Route number	Public route identifier	Check the bus number and destination headsign together.
Direction	Which way the bus is traveling	Do not use the return-direction timetable for your outbound trip.
Timepoint	A selected major stop shown in the PDF	Match its map reference and scheduled column.
Trip row	Scheduled progress of one bus	Read horizontally across the same row.
Letter or symbol	Special trip note or variant	Read the timetable legend before using that departure.
Dash	Trip does not serve that listed timepoint	Check whether the trip uses another branch or ends earlier.
Fare boundary	Boundary between travel zones	Count the zones traveled before buying your ticket.
Effective date	Date from which the timetable applies	Use the latest official PDF rather than an old saved document.

When your stop is not shown in the PDF: NJ TRANSIT recommends using the earlier listed timepoint as a planning guide, arriving at the stop a few minutes early, and checking MyBus for your actual stop’s estimated arrival.

First Bus, Last Bus and Bus Frequency

First and last departures vary by route and direction. A commuter-only bus may run mainly during the morning and evening commute, while a major local corridor may operate over a much longer period.

First departure Check the first usable trip at your exact stop, not only the time when the route begins at its terminal.

Bus frequency Compare consecutive departure rows for your service day. Peak-hour frequency can differ from midday, evening or weekend service.

Last return bus Check the opposite-direction timetable separately. The last return departure may be earlier than the last bus in the other direction.

No invented statewide schedule: There is no reliable universal first bus, last bus, frequency or journey time for every NJ TRANSIT route. Always retrieve these details from the route’s current timetable and stop-specific MyBus information.

Find My Route Timetable Official PDF Reading Guide

Stops, terminals and maps

How to Find NJ TRANSIT Bus Stops and Boarding Locations

Most NJ TRANSIT bus stops have a posted route sign and a five-digit stop identification number. That number is important because it lets MyBus distinguish one exact boarding location from another.

Route number Look for your bus route printed on the stop sign.

Five-digit stop ID Find the stop number printed on the sign or inside the official stop lookup.

Travel direction Confirm the correct side of the street and destination.

Terminal gate For large bus terminals, check the current monitor and gate assignment.

Important Bus Terminals and Transfer Points

Terminal	Location	Why it matters
Newark Penn Station	Newark, NJ	Connections among NJ TRANSIT buses, rail, light rail and PATH.
Journal Square Transportation Center	Jersey City, NJ	Local and regional buses plus PATH rail.
Port Authority Bus Terminal	Midtown Manhattan, NY	Major NJ–NY commuter terminal requiring a ticket or pass before boarding.
GWB Bus Station	Upper Manhattan, NY	A different New York arrival terminal from Port Authority.
Walter Rand Transportation Center	Camden, NJ	South Jersey buses and local transit connections.
Atlantic City Bus Terminal	Atlantic City, NJ	Intercity and regional bus transfers.

Stop-side rule: A bus route can serve both sides of the same street. The return stop is not always at the same sign as the outbound bus. Match the five-digit stop ID, route direction and destination before waiting.

Map example

NJ TRANSIT Bus Map: Newark Penn Station

Newark Penn Station is a useful example of a major multimodal hub. Multiple NJ TRANSIT buses and other transit services connect here, but not every bus uses the same street, lane or boarding point.

Confirm Newark Penn as your actual transfer point.
Check which bus lane or stop serves your route.
Use the correct route destination headsign.
Verify same-day terminal and street changes.

The map is provided for navigation to the station area. It is not a complete NJ TRANSIT bus route map and should not replace your individual route PDF.

Find Route Maps

Fare and ticket prices

NJ TRANSIT Bus Ticket Price: How Fare Zones Work

NJ TRANSIT bus fares depend on route, distance, number of zones and whether the trip stays within New Jersey or crosses into New York or Pennsylvania.

OFFICIAL FULL-FARE BUS GUIDE $1.90–$59.10

The official fare guide displays this broad one-way bus fare range. It is not the price of every route or a quote for your trip.

Why Fares Differ

Number of fare zones crossed.
North Jersey or South Jersey fare chart.
Intrastate versus interstate ticket.
Special intracommuter pricing on qualifying routes.
Discount or pass eligibility.

Understanding Fare Zones

NJ TRANSIT route maps mark fare boundaries. Each time your trip crosses another zone boundary, your ticket must cover the additional zone.

Zone 1
Boarding area

→

Zone 2
Cross a boundary

→

Zone 3
Destination area

Conceptual illustration only. It is not an actual route map or a fare calculation. Your trip may use a different number of zones and fare classification.

Different Bus Fare Categories

Fare category	When it applies	What to check
North Jersey intrastate	Qualifying local and regional trips within the northern New Jersey fare area.	Zone count and northern fare chart.
South Jersey intrastate	Qualifying trips within the southern New Jersey fare area.	Southern fare chart.
North Jersey interstate	Trips from New Jersey to or within New York State.	Interstate ticket and zones.
South Jersey interstate	Trips from New Jersey to Philadelphia.	Interstate fare chart and boarding rules.
Intracommuter	Special qualifying commuter trips involving routes such as 63, 64, 67, 68 and 319.	Specific intracommuter fare rules and travel corridor.

Do not buy a one-zone ticket for every journey. A ticket must cover your route’s required zones. Interstate journeys require the appropriate interstate fare product, even when the trip distance seems short.

Official Fare Guide July 2026 Fare Adjustments

Buying tickets

How to Pay for an NJ TRANSIT Bus Ride

NJ TRANSIT supports several payment methods. Your best option depends on the route, terminal and whether the ticket needs to be purchased before boarding.

NJ TRANSIT App Buy bus tickets using Origin & Destination or Route & Zone. Activate the mobile ticket when boarding and show it to the driver.

Tap & Ride Tap an eligible contactless payment card or supported phone wallet on the onboard reader and tell the driver how many zones you are traveling.

Cash NJ TRANSIT accepts cash on buses. Many routes are exact-fare routes, while some allow drivers to give limited change. Check the route timetable.

Ticket Machines Ticket vending machines and ticket windows are available at many major terminals. Use these where advance tickets are required.

Buying a Bus Ticket in the NJ TRANSIT App

Open app Launch the official NJ TRANSIT mobile application.

Buy Tickets Choose Bus from the ticket section.

Select trip Enter origin and destination or use Route & Zone.

Review fare Check zone count, ticket type and validity.

Activate Activate when boarding and present the ticket.

Mobile ticket validity: NJ TRANSIT states that one-way bus tickets purchased from July 1, 2024 onward expire 30 days after purchase and are non-refundable. Confirm the terms shown for the specific ticket at checkout.

Port Authority and GWB boarding rule: Riders departing Port Authority Bus Terminal and George Washington Bridge Bus Station must purchase a ticket or pass before boarding. Do not assume onboard cash payment will be permitted at these terminals.

Official Bus Ticket Options Tap & Ride Instructions

Transfers and fare savings

NJ TRANSIT Bus Transfer Rules and Costs

NJ TRANSIT offers transfers for eligible bus journeys made within New Jersey. Interstate journeys to New York or Philadelphia follow different rules.

North Jersey transfer $0.85 Cash transfer charge when purchasing an eligible transfer on the first bus.

South Jersey transfer $0.80 Cash transfer charge when purchasing an eligible transfer on the first bus.

Transfer validity 2 hours Valid for a one-zone journey on a connecting bus or eligible light rail service.

Example: One Bus to Another

Board the first bus Pay the fare for the first portion and request the eligible transfer.

Transfer within two hours Use the transfer for the second eligible one-zone trip.

Pay extra if needed A journey beyond the included zone may require an override fare.

Important exceptions: These transfers are not issued or accepted for interstate trips. You cannot use a transfer ticket to buy another transfer. If your journey has three bus legs, review the additional ticket requirements before traveling.

Riders using NJ TRANSIT FARE-PAY may have eligible transfer charges handled through the card system instead of buying a separate paper transfer. Check the fare-card rules for the journey.

Official Transfers and Override Fees FARE-PAY Information

Live NJ TRANSIT tracking

How to Check NJ TRANSIT Bus Arrivals with MyBus

NJ TRANSIT MyBus displays stop-specific bus arrival information. It uses live vehicle data where available and can also show scheduled information when real-time information is unavailable.

Open MyBus

Use the official website or the MyBus feature in the NJ TRANSIT app.

Choose route

Select your exact route number from the list.

Pick direction

Match the destination sign and direction of travel.

Find stop

Select the stop or enter the five-digit stop number.

Recheck arrival

Review the prediction and alerts before walking to the bus.

Text Your Bus Stop ID to 69287

Text destination 69287 Send the five-digit stop ID to MYBUS for stop information.

Example message format 18835 73 Official NJ TRANSIT example: stop 18835, filtered to Route 73. Use your actual stop and route numbers.

Scheduled versus predicted arrival: A PDF time is the planned departure. A MyBus estimate can move earlier or later because of traffic, detours, vehicle delays or real-time data quality. If a bus shows no live position, it is not automatically canceled.

Open NJ TRANSIT MyBus MyBus Stop Lookup

New Jersey to New York City

NJ TRANSIT Bus Schedule to NYC: Which Terminal Do You Need?

NJ TRANSIT buses serve different Manhattan terminals. Many commuters travel to Port Authority in Midtown, while other routes terminate at George Washington Bridge Bus Station in Upper Manhattan.

Port Authority Bus Terminal

This is a major destination for NJ TRANSIT interstate commuter services, including routes serving towns in Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties.

For South Orange or Irvington travelers using Route 107, our NJ TRANSIT Route 107 schedule, stops and NYC connection guide explains the relevant trip patterns and live-bus lookup.

Before boarding: have a ticket or pass and check the terminal gate.

North Newark / Harrison Commuters

Route 109 is another example of a New Jersey-to-Manhattan commuter service, but its operating periods and stop pattern differ from all-day local routes.

See our Route 109 North Newark–New York weekday commuter timetable guide for more specific departure and stop guidance.

Before traveling: check whether the needed route operates at your planned hour.

Dumont, Bergenfield and Teaneck to NYC

Riders from northern Bergen County often compare multiple NJ TRANSIT commuter buses. For Dumont trips, routes such as 166, 167/177 and 186 do not always terminate in the same place or follow the same intermediate stops.

Our Dumont-to-NYC next-day NJ TRANSIT bus planning guide helps distinguish Port Authority services from George Washington Bridge-bound buses and explains how to select the correct service day.

Never treat all “New York” buses as interchangeable. Port Authority serves Midtown Manhattan. GWB Bus Station serves Upper Manhattan. Choosing the wrong terminal can require an additional subway, local bus or walking trip.

Weekends and holidays

NJ TRANSIT Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Bus Schedules

NJ TRANSIT bus service can vary substantially by day. Some routes have separate Saturday and Sunday schedules, and some commuter routes run only during selected periods.

Weekday Find the Monday–Friday timetable and confirm whether express, limited-stop or peak-hour trips apply.

Saturday Check the Saturday schedule separately. Do not assume the same first bus, last bus or frequency as weekdays.

Sunday / Holiday Review the Sunday timetable and the official observed-holiday notes. Some routes operate reduced or special service.

How to Check a Holiday Schedule

Open the current route PDF from NJ TRANSIT.
Find its holiday-service table or advisory.
Confirm which service-day timetable applies to your travel date.
Check for temporary route changes or a special schedule.
Use MyBus again shortly before leaving.

Useful reminder: A holiday occurring on Monday does not necessarily mean every bus route runs a normal Sunday schedule. Always follow the route-specific holiday instructions.

Check Service-Day Timetables

Discount tickets and passes

Who Qualifies for NJ TRANSIT Reduced Bus Fares?

Seniors NJ TRANSIT offers reduced fares for eligible riders age 62 and older.

Children Children ages 5–11 qualify for reduced fares under the published rules.

Disability / military Eligible riders may receive reduced fares through approved programs and documentation.

Monthly commuters A bus monthly pass provides unlimited qualifying trips for the calendar month and purchased zone coverage.

Monthly passes can be particularly helpful for commuters who ride the same route regularly, but the pass must cover the appropriate number of zones and fare class.

Pass validity: An intrastate bus pass is not automatically valid for interstate travel to New York City or Philadelphia. Confirm whether you need an intrastate, interstate or special intracommuter product.

Monthly Pass and Ticket Rules Check Discount Fare Options

Travel alerts and detours

How to Check NJ TRANSIT Bus Service Alerts

NJ TRANSIT publishes bus advisories and route-status updates. A route can have a current detour, stop relocation or reduced-service notice even when a saved PDF shows its normal timetable.

Detours Road construction, parades, special events or traffic incidents can change the route path.

Temporary stops Your normal boarding location may move to a nearby street or terminal lane.

Terminal changes Port Authority and other terminals may use temporary gate or boarding instructions.

Schedule changes Service periods, express trips, holidays and special operating plans can modify departure times.

Port Authority construction: NJ TRANSIT has published terminal-construction advisories associated with the New Midtown Bus Terminal project, including a notice dated September 28, 2026. Check current terminal and route-specific notices before relying on a usual gate.

No false live-status claim: This guide does not automatically refresh live alerts. A route marked “on time” or “alert” on an agency webpage may change later. Check the official status page on the day of travel.

Current NJ TRANSIT Bus Alerts

Accessibility and assistance

NJ TRANSIT Bus Accessibility and Boarding Support

NJ TRANSIT provides accessibility information for its buses, stations and other services. Accessibility can depend on the vehicle, exact bus stop and any construction-related relocation.

Accessible vehicles Check wheelchair lift or ramp access, priority seating and securement arrangements for your trip.

Accessible terminal gates Ask NJ TRANSIT about an accessible boarding gate at major terminals, especially when construction or unusual gate assignments apply.

ACCESS LINK NJ TRANSIT’s ADA paratransit program has its own eligibility and reservation process, separate from ordinary fixed-route buses.

Assistance tip: If a terminal gate, pedestrian route or boarding location appears inaccessible, contact NJ TRANSIT before departure and provide the route number, stop location and travel time.

Official Accessibility Information

Practical rider checklist

Before You Board an NJ TRANSIT Bus

Identify the correct NJ TRANSIT route number.
Check the bus destination and direction.
Open the latest route PDF and its effective date.
Select weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
Find the five-digit stop ID or correct terminal gate.
Confirm zones and intrastate/interstate fare class.
Buy or prepare the correct ticket before boarding.
Check MyBus for your stop-specific arrival.
Review detours and temporary bus stop closures.
Arrive 5–10 minutes early; allow more time at unfamiliar terminals.
Confirm the last return bus and transfer connections.
Allow extra time for accessibility needs, weather or heavy traffic.

Customer service

NJ TRANSIT Phone Number and Rider Assistance

Transit Information 973-275-5555

Schedules, routes, fares, travel information and customer support.

TTY Assistance 800-772-2287

Text telephone support for riders requiring TTY service.

Lost and Found Official Lost & Found

Report a missing item and provide route, date, time and relevant trip information.

NJ TRANSIT lists automated telephone service 24 hours a day and staffed transit information representatives from approximately 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Confirm current operating hours on the official website.

When contacting support: Share the route, direction, boarding stop, travel date and problem. Do not share passwords, full payment-card numbers or unnecessary personal information.

Official rider resources

Official NJ TRANSIT Bus Schedule, Fare and Tracking Sources

The resources below come from NJ TRANSIT and provide the authoritative starting points for current trip planning. Each page has a different purpose.

Schedules and Fares

Main NJ TRANSIT schedule directory, trip-planning information and service-day selection.

Open official schedules

Bus Route Selector

Route-based schedule lookup for current timetable PDFs, maps, directions and timepoints.

Find bus route PDF

MyBus Real-Time Arrivals

Check stop-specific arrival predictions using route, direction or five-digit stop ID.

Open MyBus

Bus Fare Guide

Zone-based fare information, interstate classifications, discounts and transfer charges.

Review bus fare rules

Bus Ticket Information

Monthly passes, one-way tickets, transfer policies, exact-fare rules and ticket expiration.

Read bus ticket guide

How to Ride the Bus

Boarding instructions, stop signs, MyBus, ticket buying and basic trip preparation.

Open riding instructions

Service Alerts and Advisories

Route-specific travel alerts, detours, schedule updates and terminal advisories.

Check bus status

Accessibility Information

Bus accessibility, terminal support and paratransit-related guidance.

Accessibility resources

Information reviewed October 9, 2026. Bus schedules, fares, service advisories and terminal assignments are subject to change. Always consult the operating agency before a time-sensitive trip.

Frequently asked questions

NJ Jersey Transit Bus Schedule FAQs

Where can I find the NJ Jersey Transit bus schedule?

Use the official NJ TRANSIT Schedules and Fares page, choose Bus, find the route number and select the correct direction and travel date. For the exact stop, check MyBus.

Is Jersey Transit the same as NJ TRANSIT?

NJ TRANSIT is the official name of the New Jersey public transportation agency. People sometimes search for Jersey Transit or NJ Jersey Transit when looking for its bus schedules.

How do I find my NJ TRANSIT bus route number?

Use NJ TRANSIT’s trip planner or bus schedule directory. Enter your origin and destination to identify possible routes, then compare the route description and direction.

How do I check NJ TRANSIT bus arrival times live?

Use NJ TRANSIT MyBus in the app or on the website. Enter your five-digit stop number or select route, direction and stop. You can also text your stop ID to 69287.

How much does an NJ TRANSIT bus ticket cost?

Ticket cost depends on the route, number of zones and whether the trip is intrastate or interstate. The official fare guide displays a broad one-way bus fare range of $1.90 to $59.10, but your actual price must be calculated for the journey.

Can I pay cash on an NJ TRANSIT bus?

NJ TRANSIT accepts cash on many buses, but some routes require exact fare. Port Authority and GWB terminal departures require a ticket or pass before boarding. Check the route-specific rules.

Does NJ TRANSIT run buses on Saturday and Sunday?

Many routes have weekend service, but schedules and frequency vary. Some commuter routes operate only during selected periods. Always check the specific Saturday, Sunday or holiday timetable.

How do NJ TRANSIT bus transfers work?

Eligible intrastate bus transfers cost $0.85 in North Jersey or $0.80 in South Jersey when purchased on board, and are valid for two hours for a one-zone connecting ride. Additional zones may require an override fare. Interstate trips have different rules.

Where can I download an NJ TRANSIT bus route map?

Select the route through the official bus schedule page. The corresponding timetable PDF normally includes a route map, major stops and fare-zone boundaries.

How early should I arrive at an NJ TRANSIT bus stop?

Arrive about 5–10 minutes before the expected bus arrival, and allow 10–15 minutes or more for unfamiliar terminals, transfers, infrequent service, accessibility needs or heavy traffic.

Independent transportation information: BusSchedule.us is not operated by NJ TRANSIT, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, PATH or any other transit agency. This guide explains how to find and interpret officially published route schedules, fare rules and rider tools. It does not control actual departure times, service alerts, boarding gates, fares or vehicle positions.