NJ TRANSIT’S “SUMMER VIBES” IN FULL SWING!
Summer Service Enhancements Include Additional Weekend Shuttle Trains on the Jersey Shore and Seasonal Bus Service from Philadelphia to Wildwood and Cape May; Great Deals and Discounts Continue.
June 13, 2023
NEWARK, NJ — The “Summer Vibes” continue to roll for NJ TRANSIT with enhanced rail and bus service heading down the Shore! Additional weekend shuttle trains between Long Branch and Bay Head and express bus service from Philadelphia to Wildwood and Cape May join a great assortment of deals and discounts for customers to enjoy fun in the sun. Details for all summer promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer.
Additional Weekend Shuttle Trains
Starting Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th, NJ TRANSIT’s Summer Shore Service will provide additional weekend North Jersey Coast Line (NJCL) shuttle trains between Long Branch and Bay Head. The additional shuttle trains will increase the weekend frequency to hourly from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Express Bus Service Philadelphia-Wildwood-Cape May
Additionally, starting on June 24th, NJ TRANSIT Bus Route 316 will resume daily seasonal summer service from Philadelphia to Wildwood and Cape May. This express bus also offers service to the Gloucester Premium Outlets in Blackwood. Save more than 25% when you buy tickets with the round-trip excursion fare. A round-trip ticket at the special excursion fare is $30 between Philadelphia and Wildwood and $33 between Philadelphia and Cape May. Round-trip excursion tickets are available only using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App®, or at Philadelphia 30th Street Station or Wildwood Terminal via NJ TRANSIT Ticket Vending Machines, and are good for up to 10 days from and including the date of sale. Bus operators are not able to issue these round-trip excursion tickets on the bus. Regularly priced one-way and round-trip tickets are also available and do not have expiration date.
In addition to these service enhancements, NJ TRANSIT has an array of deals and discounts already in place for the summer months including beach packages, express buses to Six Flags Great Adventure, rail service to the Monmouth Park Racetrack, “Buy One, Get One Free” deals where customers can get a free trip with the purchase of a round-trip ticket, and more!
North To Shore
This promotion offers 10% off round-trip travel to Asbury Park and Newark for North to Shore events. Customers can use location based discount codes for travel to Asbury Park shows (June 14-18) and to Newark festival activities (June 21-25) to see some of the world’s most talented entertainers in music, comedy, film, poetry and technology. Limit one use per account per week. For more information, please visit njtransit.com/n2s.
North To Shore is a festival celebrating all the talent, diversity, and creativity New Jersey has to offer. North To Shore brings together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide excellence, aligned with Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy’s vision for a celebration worthy of the Garden State’s legacy in the arts and innovation. Each city will host events encompassing Music, Comedy, Film, Technology, Art, and More! There will be conversational panels, stand-up shows, keynote speakers, art classes, workshops, interactive exhibits, concerts, and film screenings.
Beach Excursion Fares
Get to the Jersey Shore from NYC for under $20 on weekdays! NJ TRANSIT customers traveling to Long Branch and stations farther south on the North Jersey Coast Line can use a special promo code in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to save over 40% off regular fares. That means that customers coming from New York City can visit the shore in Long Branch for less than $20 round-trip!
Customers can use a promo code to receive this discount through June 30th, check www.njtransit.com/shore for the code. A new code is active each month to receive future discounts. Promo codes are only valid for same-day, weekday activation, and each code allows customers to purchase and activate up to two round-trip tickets at a time. The code is limited to one use per customer per week and must include a destination of Long Branch or any station south of Long Branch on NJ TRANSIT’s North Jersey Coast Line to receive the special savings.
Customers in South Jersey can get to the shore too! By using the promo code in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App, customers can receive an amazing 50% travel savings on the Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL) between Philadelphia and Atlantic City on weekdays in June. Customers will need to check www.njtransit.com/ac for the code, and visit again for a new code each month. With this discount, customers can travel from Philadelphia to Atlantic City round-trip on weekdays for just $10! Promo codes are only valid for weekday same-day activation, and each code allows customers to purchase and activate up to two round-trip tickets at a time. The codes are limited to one use per customer per month.
Summer in the City!
NJ TRANSIT customers can use special promo codes in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to receive a 40% discounted round-trip ride to either New York City or Philadelphia. Each city based code allows customers to purchase and activate up to two round-trip tickets, which must both be activated on the same day. Visit njtransit.com/newyork or njtransit.com/philly to get the code for your savings. Each code can only be redeemed once per customer during the summer, so be sure to make the most of your trip!
BOGO - NJ TRANSIT Style
Show your friends how easy, convenient and affordable NJ TRANSIT is throughout the summer by using a promo code in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to “Buy One, Get One Free” round-trip between any origin and destination during the month of June. Then visit njtransit.com/bogo for a new code each month. Only one code may be used per customer per month during the promotion and all tickets expire at the end of the promotion on September 4th.
NJ TRANSIT customers can take advantage of all these great summer deals by using the promotional codes during the eligible dates. These special offers are only available through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.
Important note: All offers are non-transferable, non-refundable, app-only, and cannot be combined with other offers. All tickets will expire at the end of the promotional period and are valid only while supplies last. Click here to get the codes and additional information regarding
NJ TRANSIT’s Summer Vibes Promotions.
More Summer Savings!
- Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor: Customers can use the No. 308 express bus for travel to and from the park. The No. 308 bus operates between the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York and Six Flags, with an intermediate stop at Newark Penn Station. Customers can use the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App to purchase packages, which save up to $50 off round-trip bus tickets and admission passes to the Theme Park or Hurricane Harbor. Packages purchased on the App include round-trip transportation and discounted admission to Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor. Each NJ TRANSIT Mobile App account can purchase up to six packages. For details, visit njtransit.com/sixflags.
- Beach Packages: Save up to $6.50 on admission to Asbury Park or Ocean Grove beaches on weekends and holidays by purchasing a round-trip train fare and a discounted beach pass for one low price! Beach Packages are only available at NJ TRANSIT ticket vending machines (choose “Beach Package”) or at ticket windows. This offer is available now through Monday, Labor Day, September 4, 2023. Visit njtransit.com/shore for more information.
- Monmouth Park: NJ TRANSIT is off to the races at Monmouth Park Racetrack this season with a great discount package! NJ TRANSIT customers can take North Jersey Coast Line trains to Monmouth Park Station when the track is open for live racing, through September 10th. NJ TRANSIT’s Monmouth Park Package, which includes round-trip transportation, general admission and an official racing program, is a total savings of up to $6.50 off the face value if purchased separately. The Monmouth Park package is available only at TVMs and ticket office windows. You can find more information at njtransit.com/monmouthpark.
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 253 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.
