SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 22, 2025
Two Children 11 Years and Under Ride for Free Through January 5; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to Philadelphia and Atlantic City
                                                                                              
NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT is offering extra service this holiday season. Customers will have more travel options and flexibility for attending special events, family gatherings and other festivities.
 
This holiday season is also a great time to ride NJ TRANSIT with your children. For the whole month of December, NJ TRANSIT has been offering customers its SuperSaver fare, which allows up to two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying adult, in effect until 2:00 a.m. Monday, January 5. 
 
In addition, NJ TRANSIT is offering great new deals and discounts for the holiday season. Both new and current customers can save on travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including “Buy One, Get One” deals, as well as discounts to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Complete details are at njtransit.com/holiday.  
 
For complete schedule and fare information, download the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, visit njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.
 
CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT A GLANCE

 
No beverages of any kind, in any type of container, open or closed, will be permitted on board trains, buses or light rail vehicles at any time on Wednesday, December 31 through the early morning hours of Thursday, January 1. This policy will be strictly enforced. Customers will see increased police presence on the transit system statewide.
Reminder: All beverages, including alcohol, are not permitted on NJ TRANSIT buses at any time regardless of event.
 
On New Year’s Eve, December 31, trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule (morning peak period and midday adjustments, as outlined in the section for December 26-31 and January 2) with additional service to New York and Hoboken from the late afternoon through the evening on the RVL, M&E and Port Jervis Lines.
 
After midnight (early January 1), additional late-night trains will operate on all rail lines except the Atlantic City Line. Additional trains will depart Penn Station New York, Hoboken and Trenton, with connecting trains departing from Newark Broad Street, Summit and Long Branch through the early morning hours. Raritan Valley Line service operates from New York all night. Several trains that normally operate between 11:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 1:30 a.m. early New Year’s morning are canceled and replaced by later trains. After 6:30 a.m., a regular weekend/major holiday schedule operates (including Port Jervis Line Train 88).
 
Rail travel information for New Year’s Eve will also be available via theTrip Planner and Station-to-Station features on njtransit.com.
Buses will operate on either a weekday schedule or special holiday schedule with additional service on select PABT routes between midnight and 6 a.m. Some routes will be departing from alternate areas within the PABT between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Consult your timetable or visit the Bus Holiday Service Guide for details.
 
Light Rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule for New Year’s Eve.
 
On New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, after 6:30 a.m., trains will operate on a weekend/major holiday schedule on all rail lines (with Port Jervis Line Train 88 also operating). Most bus lines will operate on either a Saturday or Sunday schedule, consult timetable or visit the holiday service guide for details. Newark Light Rail will operate on Saturday/Holiday schedule. HBLR and River LINE will operate on Sunday/holiday schedules.
 
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 YouTube video for easy instructions on setting up custom push notifications.
  • Stay connected to NJ TRANSIT social media during your commute. Search for rail, bus or light rail-specific Twitter accounts for the best information