Introduction

New Jersey Transit, often referred to as NJ Transit or NJT, is the main provider and operator of the bus, commuter rail, and light rail services throughout the state of New Jersey. NJ Transit also operates bus and rail service to Philadelphia and New York City.

NJ Transit Headquarters is located at 1 Penn Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey, 07105

NJ Transit Routes and Service

NJ Transit operates three different modes of transit primarily. These services are bus, commuter rail, and light rail. All transit service in New Jersey either primarily serves southern NJ, or Northern NJ. Very few services operate between the two (such as route 319, and the Northeast Corridor Line).

NJ Transit Bus Routes

NJ Transit bus service is split up into two sub-divisions: Northern NJ and Southern NJ. NJ Transit has a bit of a numbering scheme that covers this. There are a few exceptions which will be listed below

  • Northern New Jersey
    • Routes 1-99: Local Bus service to Elizabeth, Hoboken, Journal Square, Newark
      • Route 67 is an exception, as it is a commuter bus line.
    • Routes in the 100 series routes: bus service From New York City to Central and Northern New Jersey.
    • Routes in the 300 series: commuter bus service
      • Routes 361 and 375 are exceptions, as they are limited-stop alternates to local lines.
    • Routes in the 700 series: Bus service to Bergen and Passaic counties
    • Routes in the 800 series: Bus service to Middlesex, Monmouth, and Morris counties
      • Routes 890 and 891 are the exception, as it operates from Warren County into Easton, PA, connecting with LANTA Bus.
  • Southern NJ
    • Routes in the 300 series: commuter bus service
    • Routes in the 400 series: Southern New Jersey service to Camden and Philadelphia, some routes connect with SEPTA in Philadelphia, and PATCO at Walter Rand Transportation Center.
    • Routes 501-549: Local Bus service to Atlantic City and Cape May
      • Route 510 is an exception, as it is a seasonal commuter bus line to Wildwood.
    • Route 550-599: Express service to Atlantic City and Cape May
      • Route 555 is an exception, as it does not enter Atlantic City or Cape May
    • Routes in the 600 series: Local bus service to Trenton, Hamilton, and Princeton. Most routes connect with SEPTA at Trenton Transit Center

NJ Transit Bus Fleet Roster

NJ Transit operates two primary types of buses. These bus types are commuter coaches and traditional transit buses. However, each type has two sub-types. Commuter coaches can either be forty or forty-five feet long. Transit buses can be forty or sixty feet long. Transit buses also have suburban configurations with softer seats and overhead luggage compartments.

YearImageEngine/TransmissionFleet NumbersNotes
2008
North American Bus Industries
416.15 Suburban
4MP_IMG_2550.JPGNJ Transit 5324 on route 400
400 to Sicklerville and Deptford Mall
NABI 416.15 Suburban
Broadway and MLK Boulevard, Camden, NJ
February 9th, 2012Caterpillar C9/
ZF Ecomat IV 6HP
5201 (2007)
5202-5345 (2008)
5226, 5308-5321 wears a special “GoBus” livery and operates on route Go28
2009-2010
North American Bus Industries
416.15 Suburban
NJ Transit 5388 on Route 87
Route 87 Gates Avenue via Journal Square
NABI 416
Bergen Avenue and Sip Av, Jersey City, NJCummins ISL/
ZF Ecomat IV 6HP
5346-5450
2010
North American Bus Industries
416.15
NJ Transit 5512 on route 608
608 to Trenton, Sulivan Way
North American Bus Industries 416.15
East State Street at Stockton, Trenton, NJ
February 9th 2012Cummins ISL/
ZF Ecomat IV 6HP
5501-56305591-5608 are equipped with luggage racks and operate exclusively on route 62
2011-2013
North American Bus Industries
416.15
IMG_2510.jpg
NJ Transit 6413 on Route 11
Route 11 to Newark Hill Street
NABI 416.15 (with Public Service Retro livery)
Cummins ISL/
ZF Ecolife 6AP1600B
5631-6549 5650+ Have new squared-off doors
5846+ Have new leather seats

6394-6398 wear a special “GoBus” livery, and is used exclusively on route Go25
2011
North American Bus Industries
31LFW
NJ Transit 1622 on Route 505
Route 505 to Atlantic City Inlet
NABI 31LFW
Outside of Atlantic City Bus Terminal, Atlantic City, NJ
December 6th, 2021Cummins ISL/
Allison B400R6
1601-1639
2011
Motor Coach Industries
D4500CT
NJ Transit 8951
Not in Service
MCI D4500CT
St Veronica Parish on US-9, Howell Township, NJ
September 16th, 2023Cummins ISM/
Allison B500R6
8951, 8952Operated by Academy
2013
Designline
EcoCoach
2014-05-07_030_281280x95929.jpgCummins ISLG/
ZF Ecolife 6AP1700B
7201-7214These buses are still owned by NJ Transit, despite the fact that they do not operate. These were psuedo-replaced by the 2014 order of MCI CNGs
2014-2015
Motor Coach Industries
D4500CT CNG
NJ Transit 7230 on route 67
67 to Toms River via Lakewood
Motor Coach Industries D4500CT CNG
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJCummins ISLG/
Allison B500R6
7215-7361These were ordered due to the cancellation of the Designline coach order.
2015-2016
Motor Coach Industries
D4500CTH
NJ Transit 4028 on Route 109
Route 109 to New York
MCI D4500CTH
10th Avenue at W 40th Street, New York City, NYCummins ISL/
Allison H 50 EP
4008-4044First full order of hybrid coaches by NJ Transit
2016-2019
Motor Coach Industries
D4500CT
NJ Transit 19146 on Route 409
Route 409 to Philadelphia
MCI D4500CT
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
August 31st 2024Cummins ISX/
Allison B500R-6
16001-16003
17001-17240
18001-18129
19001-19167
First set of coaches numbered by year
19137 is currently retired
18097-18119 and 19031-19067 are lavatory equipped
2019-2022
Motor Coach Industries
D4500CT
20240914_141429.jpg
NJ Transit 20122
Signed up as 554 Atlantic City
MCI D4500CT
St Veronica Parish on US-9, Howell Township, NJ
September 14th, 2024
Cummins X 12/
Allison B500R-6
19168-19182
20001-20183
21001-21367
22001-22120
2020
New Flyer
XD60
NJ Transit 20802 on Route 13B
Route 13B to Irvington
New Flyer XD60
Broad Street at Division Street, Newark, NJCummins L9/
Allison B500R6
20801-20910
2022
New Flyer
XE40
20230705_123116.jpgSiemens Electric22901-22908 Wears a special GREEN livery
 First fully electric buses in the fleet
2023
Ford E450/
Coach and Equipment
Phoenix
NJ Transit 23903 on route 890
Route 890 Pohatcong Township
Ford E450/Coach and Equipment Phoenix
Ferry Avenue at 3rd Street, Easton, PAFord E450 Chassis23901-23904 Assigned to routes 890 and 891
 Operated by Delaware River Coach Lines
2024
New Flyer
XD60
NJ Transit 24033 on route 10
Route 10 to Bayonne
New Flyer XD60
John F. Kennedy Blvd & Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJCummins L9/
Allison B500R6
24001-24060 extra option buses from the 2020 order
2025
New Flyer
XD40
NJ Transit 25201 on Route 87
Route 87 to Gates Avenue via Journal Square
New Flyer XD40
Pavonia Avenue at Journal Square PATH, Jersey City, NJCummins L9/
Allison B400R6
25201-25750 on order
YearImageEngine/TransmissionNumbersNotes

NJ Transit Light Rail Operations

NJ Transit operates three different light rail systems with six lines total. The systems are the Newark Light Rail, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the River Line.

  • The Hudson Bergen Light Rail operates in Hudson County, New Jersey. The lines themselves serve Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City, Union City and Weehawken. Two of the three lines serve Hoboken Terminal and Connect with PATH services
    1. The 8th Street-Hoboken Line operates from 8th Street Station in Bayonne to Hoboken Terminal
    2. The West Side-Tonnelle line operates from West Side Avenue Station in Jersey City to Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen
    3. The Hoboken-Tonnelle line operates from Tonnelle Avenue Station to Hoboken Terminal
  • The Newark Light Rail operates in Newark, New Jersey, and provides service to the Newark Broad Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and Grove Street. Both Lines serve Newark Penn Station, providing connections to PATH service.
    • The Newark City Subway operates from Newark Penn Station to Military Park and Grove Street in Bloomfield.
    • The Broad Street Extension operates from Newark Penn Station to Newark Broad Station with access to the Washington Park and Riverfront Stadium.
  • The River Line is a single line that operates in Southern New Jersey from Camden to Trenton, with stops in Pennsauken and Burlington. The River Line connects with PATCO at Walter Rand Transportation Center and SEPTA at Trenton Transit Center. The River Line also connects with BurLink at Riverside, Florence, and Roebling Stations.

NJ Transit Light Rail Fleet Roster

YearImageNumbersUsed ONNotes
1999-2004
Kinki-Sharyo LRV
NJ Transit Light Rail 116 on Newark Light Rail
Newark Light Rail to Newark Broad Street Station
Kinki Sharyo LRV
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
June 16th, 2023101-121Newark Light Rail
1999-2002
Kinki-Sharyo LRV
NJ Transit LRV 2047 and 5008 on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
Kinki-Sharyo LRV
Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, NJ2009, 2014-2015, 2018, 2020, 2027, 2029-2053

5002-5008, 5010-5013, 5016-5017, 5021-5026, 5028, 5054
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail5000 series are extended 5-section sets, converted in 2017
2004
Stadler Rail Group/Bombardier GTW 2/6 DMU
NJ Transit LRV 3503
RiverLine to Camden
Stadler GTW DMU
Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ
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