Transportation Resources

Welcome to our compilation of New Jersey tranportation resources for those with disabilities.  Please use the following list of links to browse sections of this page.

New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit provides commuter services through more than 150 bus routes and 11 rail lines in New Jersey and into New York and Pennsylvania. Lift-equipped and kneeling buses, as well as accessible rail stations, are important elements of New Jersey Transit’s services to people with disabilities. Access Link is a service for those who are not able to use a regular fixed-route bus. New Jersey Transit also provides a reduced fare program for senior citizens and people with disabilities.

New Jersey Transit
One Penn Plaza East
Newark, NJ 07105
Website:
www.njtransit.com
Customer Service:
(800) 772-2222
TTY:
(800) 772-2287
NJ Transit ADA Services:
(973) 491-7385
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Access Link is NJ Transit’s paratransit service required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Access Link provides people with disabilities paratransit service comparable to the local bus service. This service is specifically for people whose disability prevents them from using existing local bus service.

Access Link:
(800) 955-ADA1 (2321)
TTY:
(800) 955-6765
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Reduced Fare Program:

Special rates are available for senior citizens 62 years of age or older and people with disabilities.

Personal assistants ride for free when proper identification is presented by the person with a disability. You don’t need to be a New Jersey resident to be eligible for the program. You can ride on NJ TRANSIT buses and trains at the reduced rate. Many private bus companies operating in the state also participate in the program. For more information please contact NJ Transit.

Reduced Fare Program:
(973) 378-6401
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Out Of State Accessible Transit Services

SEPTA Pennsylvania
Customer Services:
(215) 580-7800
TDD:
(215) 580-7853
Customized Community Transportation Paratransit Service
Phone:
(215) 580-7145
Website:
www.septa.com
MTA - New York
Access-A-Ride:
(646) 252-5252
TDD:
(646) 252-5104
Website:
http://mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm
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County Para-Transportation

Each of the 21 counties in New Jersey provides county-based paratransit service for senior citizens and people with disabilities. The following contact numbers are resources for current information on local paratransit services including hours of operation, reservation procedures, fees (if any), priorities for services, consumer representation on advisory committees, etc.

County Para-Transit Contacts
Atlantic County
(609) 645-5910
Bergen County
(201) 368-5955
Burlington County
(609) 265-5109
Camden County
(856) 456-3344
Cape May County
(609) 889-3700
Cumberland County
(856) 691-7799
Essex County
(973) 678-1300
Gloucester County
(856) 401-7650
Hudson County
(201) 271-4307
Hunterdon County
(800) 842-0531
Mercer County
(609) 530-1971
Middlesex County
(800) 221-3520
Monmouth County
(732) 431-6480
Morris County
(973) 366-9378
Ocean County
(877) 929-2082
Passaic County
(973) 305-5756
Salem County
(856) 935-7510
Somerset County
(908) 231-7115
Sussex County
(973) 579-0480
Union County
(908) 241-8300
Warren County
(908) 454-4044
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Additional Transportation Resources

Office of Amtrack
AMTRAK Access Telephone:
(800) USA-RAIL (800-872-7245)
TDD/TTY:
(800) 523-6590
Website:
www.amtrak.com
Greyhound Customers with Disabilities Travel Assistance Line
Telephone:
(800) 752-4841
TTY:
(800) 345-3190
Website:
www.greyhound.com
Greyhound ADA Compliance Corporate Office:
(800) 755-2357
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