NJ Transit Adds Extra Service to New York For St. Patrick's Day Parade

NJTransit has announced additional service on Saturday, March 17, for travelers heading to the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. 

More information, provided by the transit agency, is below: 

No. 191 (Willowbrook-Little Falls-New York)

• Additional local service from the Allwood Park & Ride to New York via Lyndhurst from 8:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

No. 193 (Willowbrook Express-New York)

• Additional express service from the Willowbrook Park & Ride to New York between 8:55 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

• Additional express service from NY-PABT to the Willowbrook Park & Ride between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

No. 194 (Newfoundland-New York)

• Extra trip from the Wayne Transit Center to New York at 9:52 a.m. via Willowbrook

• Additional service from NY-PABT to Willowbrook and Wayne Transit Center between 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

No. 195 (Willowbrook-Cedar Grove-New York)

• Additional local trip from the Allwood Park & Ride via Lyndhurst to New York at 9:45 a.m.

• Additional local trip from NY-PABT to Willowbrook/Lyndhurst and Allwood Park & Ride at 7:50 p.m.

No. 197 (Warwick-Wayne-New York)

• Additional express service from NY-PABT to Pompton Lakes via Valley Road in Wayne and Willowbrook between 4:30 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.

Travel Tips

• Ticketing:  To speed your return, purchase round-trip tickets at the start of your trip from bus operators inbound to New York or at ticket vending machines where available.  Bus customers departing Port Authority Bus Terminal are reminded that tickets must be purchased before boarding the bus.
• Allow Extra Travel Time:  Traffic congestion during the morning peak period and late morning hours may affect bus travel times to New York City.  Customers should plan accordingly.
• Plan Ahead:  Extra service will operate a few minutes ahead of regularly scheduled trips on the routes listed above.  Customers should arrive at their boarding location 10 minutes earlier than the departure time.
• Parking:  Customers traveling from Park/Rides at Allwood Road, North Bergen, Willowbrook Mall and Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center are advised that parking fees still apply. 

For schedules and fares, visit njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.