Transportation Overview
Hunterdon County is a rural and river-valley county where most travel is car-based, but several important public and regional transportation options support residents, commuters, students, seniors, visitors, and airport travelers. Flemington, Clinton, Lambertville, Frenchtown, High Bridge, Annandale, Lebanon, Whitehouse Station, Readington, and the Delaware River towns all have different travel patterns, so this guide organizes the major options in one place.
Transportation Snapshot
County Shuttle Service
The LINK is Hunterdon County's local transportation system, with shuffle routes, demand-response options, and specialized services for eligible riders.
Regional Commuting
Commuters use I-78, Route 31, Route 202, Route 22, Trans-Bridge Lines, park-and-ride lots, and NJ TRANSIT rail stations on the Raritan Valley Line.
Rail Access
NJ TRANSIT rail service is available in northern Hunterdon County at High Bridge, Annandale, Lebanon, and White House Station.
General Aviation
Hunterdon has several local general-aviation airports, including Alexandria Airport, Sky Manor Airport, and Solberg-Hunterdon Airport.
Bus Service
Bus service in Hunterdon County is a mix of local county transportation, intercity commuter coach service, and NJ TRANSIT schedule tools that help riders plan connecting trips.
The LINK
Hunterdon County's local transportation service provides shuffle routes and other transportation options for residents. The LINK Bus Transfer Center is located at Park Avenue / Capner Street in Flemington.
- Route 14: Stockton / Lambertville / Flemington corridor
- Route 15: Route 31 corridor between Hampton and Flemington
- Route 16: Raritan Township to Flemington
- Route 17: Milford, Flemington, Whitehouse, and Clinton
- Route 18: Clinton, Whitehouse, Flemington, and Milford
- Routes 19 and 21: Flemington / Raritan Township area
- Route 23: Flemington to Raritan Valley Community College and Bridgewater Commons Mall
Trans-Bridge Lines
Trans-Bridge Lines provides regional coach service connecting Hunterdon-area riders with New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport, JFK Airport, and Pennsylvania destinations. Schedules should be checked directly before travel.
NJ TRANSIT Bus Service
NJ TRANSIT's bus schedule tools are useful for planning regional bus connections, checking route timetables, and finding real-time bus information through MyBus.
Other LINK Services
The LINK also lists demand-response transportation, dialysis transportation, other public/private transportation options, and a volunteer driver program for seniors and people with disabilities who need specialized medical trips.
Rail Service
Hunterdon County's passenger rail access is concentrated along NJ TRANSIT's Raritan Valley Line, especially for commuters traveling toward Newark, New York connections, and other central/northern New Jersey destinations.
NJ TRANSIT Rail Service
Use NJ TRANSIT's train schedule page to check current times, alerts, and station information for the Raritan Valley Line.
Hunterdon Rail Stations
Key rail access points in Hunterdon County include:
- High Bridge Station
- Annandale Station
- Lebanon Station
- White House Station / Whitehouse Station area
Rail-Trip Planning Notes
Service frequency can vary by weekday, peak period, and station. Visitors and commuters should confirm schedules before relying on a specific train, especially for weekend, evening, or holiday trips.
Hunterdon County Airports
The original NJTGO page listed three Hunterdon-area airports. These listings are preserved below and expanded for visitor planning.
Alexandria Airport
A local general-aviation field serving the Pittstown and Alexandria Township area. Pilots should verify airport data, runway information, fuel, services, and operations before travel.
Sky Manor Airport
Sky Manor is a scenic general-aviation airport with a paved runway, aviation services, and nearby access to Delaware River towns and the Flemington area.
Solberg-Hunterdon Airport
Solberg Airport in Readington / Whitehouse Station is a well-known Hunterdon County general-aviation airport with flight training, FBO services, events, and aircraft support.
Roads, Bridges & Driving Corridors
Driving remains central to travel in Hunterdon County, especially for rural townships, park visits, farms, river towns, and commuter connections.
I-78
The main limited-access corridor through northern Hunterdon, connecting Clinton, Union Township, Bethlehem Township, and routes toward Pennsylvania, Newark, and New York connections.
Route 31
A major north-south corridor serving Flemington, Clinton, Hampton, Glen Gardner, and High Bridge-area travel.
US 202 / Route 12
Important Flemington-area and west-county travel routes, including connections toward Lambertville, Frenchtown, Somerville, and Pennsylvania crossings.
Route 29 & Delaware River Towns
Scenic river travel links Lambertville, Stockton, Frenchtown, and other Delaware River communities.
County Roads
County routes such as 513, 519, 523, 579, and 604 connect villages, parks, trailheads, farms, and historic districts.
Bridges to Pennsylvania
Lambertville, Stockton, Frenchtown, Milford, and other Delaware River crossings are important for tourism, commuting, and local shopping/dining trips.
Visitor Transportation Tips
Plan Around Rural Distances
Hunterdon attractions can be spread out across farms, river towns, parklands, and small villages. A car is often the simplest option for multi-stop itineraries.
Check Schedules First
LINK, Trans-Bridge, and NJ TRANSIT schedules can vary by day, holiday, route, and demand-response rules. Always confirm the current schedule before leaving.
Use Flemington as a Hub
Flemington is useful as a county-center planning point for LINK routes, visitor services, Route 31, Route 12, US 202, shopping, dining, and connections to nearby townships.
Hunterdon County Town Links
Use these town links to continue into local NJTGO pages.