Transportation Overview
Middlesex County is a major Central Jersey transportation hub, connecting New Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Dunellen, Old Bridge, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Carteret, and surrounding towns to New York City, Newark, Trenton, the Jersey Shore, and the broader Northeast Corridor.
Rail & Station Access
NJ TRANSIT rail service in Middlesex County centers on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, and Raritan Valley Line, with key stations including Metropark, New Brunswick, Edison, Jersey Avenue, Metuchen, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Woodbridge, Avenel, and Dunellen.
Commuter Bus Service
Coach USA / Suburban Transit, Academy Bus, NJ TRANSIT bus routes, Rutgers buses, local shuttles, and county mobility resources help connect Middlesex County communities to rail stations, New York City, employment centers, campuses, hospitals, and shopping districts.
Ferry, Road & Airport Links
South Amboy ferry service, Old Bridge Airport, Newark Liberty, the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Route 1, Route 9, Route 18, Route 27, Route 35, Route 130, and I-287 make Middlesex County one of New Jersey's strongest road and transit crossroads.
Bus Service
Coach USA / Suburban Transit
Original phone: 800-877-1888
Provides commuter bus service from Middlesex County and Central Jersey points to New York City, including Port Authority-area service and other commuter routes. Riders should verify the current schedule, stop list, fare, and app tracking before travel.
Academy Bus
Regional commuter, charter, and shuttle provider serving New Jersey-to-New York travel markets. Use the current Academy commuter resources for active routes and pickup points.
NJ TRANSIT Bus
NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve New Brunswick, Edison, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Sayreville, South River, Metuchen, East Brunswick, Piscataway, and other Middlesex communities, with connections to rail stations, campuses, hospitals, malls, and employment districts.
Middlesex County Area Transit / Local Shuttles
County and local shuttle options can help fill gaps between towns, senior services, rail stations, shopping areas, and employment corridors. These services change more often than rail stations, so riders should verify eligibility, reservations, route maps, and operating days before planning a trip.
Rutgers & New Brunswick Area Shuttles
New Brunswick has major campus, medical, and downtown transportation needs. Rutgers buses, New Brunswick-area shuttles, NJ TRANSIT bus service, and rail access work together around the train station, Rutgers campuses, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Saint Peter's, and downtown destinations.
Rail Service
The original page had leftover rail copy from another county. Middlesex County rail service should focus on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, and Raritan Valley Line.
New Brunswick Station
Line: Northeast Corridor
Downtown station serving New Brunswick, Rutgers, hospitals, offices, entertainment, and connecting bus routes. Amtrak also serves New Brunswick.
Metropark Station
Line: Northeast Corridor
Major park-and-ride station in Iselin / Woodbridge with NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak access, parking, bus loops, and strong access to Route 27, the Garden State Parkway, and Metropark-area offices.
Edison Station
Line: Northeast Corridor
Serves Edison residents and commuters along the central county rail spine between New Brunswick and Metropark.
Jersey Avenue Station
Line: Northeast Corridor
New Brunswick-area station with strong park-and-ride use and access to Jersey Avenue / Route 91 industrial and commuter areas.
Metuchen Station
Line: Northeast Corridor
Downtown Metuchen station serving the Metuchen transit village area, Main Street businesses, and surrounding Edison/Metuchen commuters.
Perth Amboy Station
Line: North Jersey Coast Line
Waterfront-city rail access for Perth Amboy with service north toward Newark/New York connections and south toward the Bayshore and Shore-area stations.
South Amboy Station
Line: North Jersey Coast Line
Rail access for South Amboy and nearby Sayreville / Old Bridge areas, with useful connections to ferry service and local parking options.
Woodbridge & Avenel Stations
Line: North Jersey Coast Line
Woodbridge Township has multiple rail options, including Woodbridge and Avenel on the North Jersey Coast Line and Metropark on the Northeast Corridor.
Dunellen Station
Line: Raritan Valley Line
Serves Dunellen and northern Middlesex County commuters with access toward Newark and Raritan Valley Line destinations.
Amtrak
Amtrak service is available in Middlesex County at New Brunswick and Metropark, connecting the county to Northeast Corridor travel beyond local commuter rail.
Ferry Service
NY Waterway South Amboy Ferry
Current South Amboy ferry service connects Middlesex County to Downtown and Midtown Manhattan, including Brookfield Place, Pier 11 / Wall Street, and West 39th Street service patterns. Check NY Waterway for the latest weekday service, parking, shuttle, ticketing, and advisory details.
Seastreak
The original page listed Sea Streak America. Seastreak remains an important regional ferry operator, although South Amboy's current Manhattan ferry service is NY Waterway. Keep Seastreak as a nearby/regional option and verify active routes before sending visitors there.
Airports
Old Bridge Airport
Old Bridge, NJ
Original phone: 732-446-0303
General aviation facility in Old Bridge. Visitors should verify current airport services, runway status, fuel, flight school, tie-down, and pilot information before travel.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Primary major commercial airport for much of Middlesex County, reachable by car, NJ TRANSIT rail connections through Newark / New York, and regional shuttle or ride services.
Trenton-Mercer & Philadelphia International
For southern and western Middlesex travelers, Trenton-Mercer Airport and Philadelphia International Airport may be practical alternatives depending on destination, airline, traffic, and schedule.
Major Roads, Bridges & Driving Corridors
North-South Travel
- New Jersey Turnpike / I-95
- Garden State Parkway
- U.S. Route 1
- U.S. Route 9
- Route 27
East-West & Local Corridors
- Route 18 through New Brunswick, East Brunswick, and Old Bridge
- Route 35 and Route 440 in the Amboy / Woodbridge area
- Route 130 in the southern county corridor
- I-287 / Route 440 connections near Edison, Piscataway, and Woodbridge
Water Crossings
- Outerbridge Crossing to Staten Island
- Victory Bridge between Perth Amboy and Sayreville
- Raritan River bridge crossings around New Brunswick, Edison, Highland Park, and Piscataway
Visitor Transportation Tips
For New Brunswick, Rutgers & Hospitals
Use New Brunswick Station for downtown, Rutgers, State Theatre, George Street Playhouse, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Saint Peter's University Hospital, and nearby restaurants. Check parking and shuttle options before major events.
For Edison, Metuchen & Metropark
Metropark is often the easiest rail station for park-and-ride commuters, while Metuchen and Edison are better for local downtown or neighborhood access.
For Perth Amboy, South Amboy & the Bayshore
Use North Jersey Coast Line stations for rail access. South Amboy also has Manhattan ferry service, which can be useful for weekday commute planning.
For Old Bridge, Monroe & South Brunswick
Driving and commuter bus options are especially important in the southern county towns, where direct rail access is more limited. Nearby stations such as South Amboy, New Brunswick, Metropark, and Princeton Junction may be useful depending on location.
Middlesex County Town Links
Use these town links with the transportation guide to plan nearby rail, bus, ferry, airport, and road access.