NJ TRANSIT SALUTES MILITARY DURING NYC FLEET WEEK AND OFFERS EARLY GETAWAY SERVICE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

NJ TRANSIT Thanks Military With Free Transportation May 21 Through May 27; Kids Ride NJ TRANSIT Free All Weekend with Family SuperSaver Fare

May 21, 2025

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with a salute to the nation’s military giving members of the Armed Forces complimentary rides for NYC Fleet Week. NJ TRANSIT will also provide “early getaway” rail and bus service on Friday, May 23 to accommodate customers heading out early for the holiday weekend.

NJ TRANSIT is honoring the brave men and women who are serving in the United States Armed Forces with complimentary rides throughout the system during Fleet Week 2025. Beginning May 21 through May 27, active-duty and reserve members of the military and National Guard ride for free on NJ TRANSIT while in uniform or by displaying a Military ID. To take advantage of this offer, simply board any New York City-bound NJ TRANSIT bus or train and show your military uniform or ID to the operator or conductor. No ticket or fare is required. For more information, please visit njtransit.com/fleet.

Memorial Day weekend service enhancements:

Friday, May 23

On Friday, May 23 early getaway service will be offered on bus and rail.

From approximately 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., extra outbound trains will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex and Port Jervis lines. To accommodate the earlier ridership demand, select trains on the NEC, NJCL and RVL will be cancelled or combined. Visit njtransit.com or see rail timetables for details.
Extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon. Visit njtransit.com/holiday-service-guide for details.

From approximately 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., extra outbound trains will operate on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Morris & Essex and Port Jervis lines. To accommodate the earlier ridership demand, select trains on the NEC, NJCL and RVL will be cancelled or combined. Visit njtransit.com or see rail timetables for details.

Extra buses will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on more than two dozen bus routes starting around noon. Visit njtransit.com/holiday-service-guide for details.

Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25:

Rail:

The Bay Head-Long Branch shuttle is enhanced to hourly service from approximately 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Meadowlands service will operate for the Beyonce concerts both Saturday and Sunday.
Buses will operate on regular weekend schedules.

Bus:

Light Rail:

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.
Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday and Sunday schedule respectively.
River LINE will operate on a Saturday and Sunday schedule respectively.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 26:

Rail:

Trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all lines.
The Bay Head-Long Branch shuttle is enhanced to hourly service from approximately 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Bus:

Bus schedules vary by route, customers are advised to check their timetables or visit the holiday service guide for schedule information. Many routes serving shopping malls will operate on weekend/holiday schedules. Consult timetable for details. NOTE: buses may be subject to detours and service delays for Memorial Day parades through various towns. See njtransit.com for details.

Light Rail:

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.
Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule.
River LINE will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Meadowlands MetLife Stadium service

The BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service will operate on May 22, 24, 25, 28 and 29 for the Beyoncé concerts at MetLife Stadium.

Travel Tips

Check Schedules in Advance: Plan your trip online to take advantage of extra trains and buses.
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.
Luggage: Travel as light as possible. Customers with luggage or packages should use the overhead racks or designated luggage spaces. On multilevel trains, customers with large bags should use the mezzanine levels at the ends of each car.
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. To make a purchase, customers simply install the app and then create an account, which will securely save a customer’s profile information and purchase history for ease of use. Customers can also use ticket vending machines or see a ticket agent, if available, to avoid possible surcharges. Reminder: Bus customers departing Port Authority Bus Terminal must purchase tickets before boarding.
Customers are encouraged to download or update the NJ TRANSIT mobile app to set up and receive customized service alert information via push notifications. Visit the You Tube video for easy instructions on setting up custom push notifications.
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NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.