Getting around Elizabeth NJ is easiest to plan around Elizabeth Station and NJ TRANSIT’s local bus network. North Elizabeth and Linden stations offer alternatives, while a car can simplify trips to places such as Liberty Hall Museum and Kean University.
- Elizabeth Station is at 11 West Grand Street, one block west of Broad Street.
- NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines serve Elizabeth Station.
- Elizabeth Station is about 23 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from Ritz Motel, a one-star hotel.
- NJ TRANSIT bus routes 24, 26, 48, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 and 112 serve areas in Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Station and regional connections
Elizabeth Station connects the city with NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. Its address is 11 West Grand Street, one block west of Broad Street, making it a starting point for rail travel in the area.
Riders on those two lines can reach Elizabeth directly. If you are travelling on the Pascack Valley, Bergen County, Main, Montclair-Boonton, or Morris & Essex lines, transfer at Secaucus Junction; Raritan Valley Line riders can transfer at Newark Penn Station.
Newark Liberty International Airport is about 20 minutes by car from the motel. If you are planning onward travel from the airport, how to get from EWR to Elizabeth depends on the route you choose.
NJ TRANSIT provides four ticket vending machines at Elizabeth Station, on the eastbound and westbound platforms. You can also buy rail tickets through the agency’s mobile app and website, or at ticket offices at some stations.
The ticket office at Elizabeth Station is open 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday and 6:30 AM–2:30 PM Saturday and Sunday; check the official site before you go for current ticket and station details.
North Elizabeth and Linden stations
North Elizabeth and Linden are alternative rail stations, each with its own location and parking arrangements. Choose between them based on your route and how you plan to reach the station.
North Elizabeth Station
North Elizabeth Station is at 1180 North Avenue in Elizabeth, about 1 mile west of Routes 1 and 9. It is accessible and has Wi-Fi and bike racks or lockers. The North Avenue parking lot has 56 standard spaces and 2 accessible spaces; the Pennsylvania Avenue and North Avenue lot has 67 standard spaces and 1 accessible space.
Linden Station
Linden Station is on South Wood Avenue in Linden, about half a mile west of Routes 1 and 9. It is accessible and has Wi-Fi and bike racks or lockers.
Parking includes 145 standard and 4 accessible spaces at Wood Avenue and Linden Avenue; 464 standard and 9 accessible spaces at Elizabeth Avenue and Wood Avenue; and 54 standard spaces on Pennsylvania Railroad Avenue.
Local travel by bus, car and taxi
NJ TRANSIT buses serve areas around Elizabeth, and a car can help with trips beyond the station area. Routes 24, 26, 48, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 62 and 112 serve the city.
Route 24 connects with The Mills at Jersey Gardens, with service on Broad Street or Jersey Street. For bus fares, NJ TRANSIT’s Tap & Ride lets you tap a mobile wallet or contactless payment card on the bus scanner, then tell the driver how many zones you are travelling.
For rail journeys, use the mobile app, website, station ticket machines or a ticket office where one is available. Up to two children ages 5–11 can ride free with a customer paying a valid fare on weekends and holidays, from 7:00 PM Friday (or the day before a holiday) until 6:00 AM Monday (or the day after a holiday). Up to three children age 4 and under always ride free with a customer paying a valid fare.
Reaching nearby attractions
Liberty Hall Museum and Kean University Main Campus are reachable by car from the motel in about 8 and 9 minutes, respectively. For museum visit details, how to visit Liberty Hall Museum can help with planning.
Elm Park is about 13 minutes by car from the motel; Graniteville Quarry Park is about 12 minutes by car. For campus-specific planning, what to know about visiting Kean University can help you prepare.
Checking routes before you travel
NJ TRANSIT’s DepartureVision provides rail departure, status, capacity and boarding information. Its MyBus service provides bus-route status, though a bus may be in service but not appear if it stops transmitting data to the agency’s servers.
NJ TRANSIT also provides live elevator status for stations, including Elizabeth Station. Check its current rail, bus and accessibility updates before setting out.
FAQs
Which train lines stop at Elizabeth Station?
NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines serve Elizabeth Station. Riders on several other lines can transfer at Secaucus Junction or Newark Penn Station, depending on the line.
Where is Elizabeth Station?
Elizabeth Station is at 11 West Grand Street, one block west of Broad Street, in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Can you take a bus to The Mills at Jersey Gardens?
Yes. Route 24 connects to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, with service on Broad Street or Jersey Street.
How can you check train and bus status?
DepartureVision provides rail departure and boarding information, while MyBus provides bus-route status.