Morris County Mass Transit Options for NYC Commuters to Avoid Congestion Toll

Trains, Buses, Ferries, and Incentive Programs for Hassle-Free Travel

Morris County residents who commute to New York City have several mass transit options to avoid the newly implemented Congestion Relief Zone Toll, which went into effect on Jan. 5.

Vehicles entering Manhattan’s Central Business District, defined as streets below and including 60th Street, will incur toll charges via E-ZPass or by mail.

Mass transit options include:

Transportation Hubs

• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Provides resources for land, rail and sea travel.
• Avenues in Motion “Map-It” Tool: Offers a customized list of Park-and-Ride locations, including commuter lots, bus routes, and train stations. Entries include parking availability, costs, and transit service details.
• NJDOT Park-and-Ride Interactive Map: Allows users to filter and locate commuter parking locations.

Train Services

• NJ Transit Rail Lines: The Morris & Essex Lines, Montclair-Boonton Line, and Gladstone Branch offer direct service and connections to NYC. View the NJ Transit Rail System Map for schedules and routes.

Bus Services

• NJ Transit Bus Service: Plan trips using the NJ Transit Trip Planner.
• Lakeland Bus Lines, Inc.: Provides service from Morris County to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC.
• Coach USA: Offers routes from nearby Passaic and Essex counties to NYC.
• Boxcar: Book a seat on the Morris Meteor, departing from Convent Station, Madison, and Chatham, with stops in uptown Manhattan.

Carpool and Rideshare Services

• NJ Rideshare: Connects commuters through a free ride-matching service, helping form carpools or vanpools.

Hudson River Crossing Options

• PATH Stations: Travel under the Hudson River via PATH service in New Jersey.
• Ferries: The Port Authority lists ferry services with bus connections.
• Hudson-Bergen Light Rail: Runs 20 miles along the New Jersey waterfront, connecting to trains, PATH, and ferries. Hoboken is among the 26 stations and the light-rail line includes several parking facilities.

Business Relocation Incentive

• NJ RISE Program: The New Jersey Re-assigning In-State Employees (NJ RISE) grant program offers $20 million to incentivize businesses to reassign New Jersey employees working out of state to in-state locations. The program ensures income taxes remain in New Jersey, boosting local revenue.

Congestion Pricing Information and Discounts

• Discounts and exemptions may apply for certain drivers and vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone.

For more information on the New York State Congestion Relief Zone Toll, visit NYC Congestion Pricing Portal.