Transportation Resources

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

Website: www.njtransit.com

Customer Service: (800) 772-2222

TTY: (800) 772-2287

NJ Transit ADA Services: (973) 491-7385 

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 

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

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

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

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