Transportation: Rental Cars
Planning your New Jersey visit has never been easier. Depending on your destination, New Jersey’s proximity to international airports, access to AMTRAK, NJ TRANSIT and RiverLine make it effortless to get around the state. Once you’re here, a network of roads and highways, train, bus and ferry services make it easy to connect to each service and even easier to get wherever you need to go.
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Airports
New Jersey is easily accessible by air. Home to two international airports, New Jersey also offers dozens of executive and smaller facilities. In addition, other major airports are located nearby in New York City and Philadelphia.
New Jersey Airports |
New York City Airports |
Pennsylvania Airports |
| Newark Liberty Int'l Airport 800-247-7433 www.panynj.com |
John F. Kennedy (JFK) Int'l Airport 800-247-7433 www.kennedyairport.com |
Philadelphia Int'l Airport 215-937-6937 www.phl.org |
| Atlantic City Int'l Airport 609-645-7895 www.acairport.com |
LaGuardia Int'l Airport 800-247-7433 www.laguardiaairport.com |
Lehigh Valley Int'l Airport 800-359-5842 www.lvia.org |
Rental Cars
Rental cars are available at all major airports in New Jersey with satellite offices located throughout the state.
To rent a car, visitors must be at least 25 years old, have a valid driver's license from their U.S. home state or country and a major credit card.
| Newark Liberty Int'l Airport | LaGuardia Int'l Airport | J. F. Kennedy Int'l Airport | Atlantic City Int'l Airport | Philadelphia Int'l Airport | |
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| Avis 800.230.4898 |
973.961.4300 | 718.507.3600 | 718.244.5406 | 609.383.9595 | 800.331.2323 |
| Budget 800.527.0700 |
973.961.2990 | 718.639.6400 | 718.656.6010 | 609.383.0682 | 800.826.5510 |
| Dollar 800.800.4000 |
866.434.2226 | 718.779.5600 | 718.656.2400 | 800.826.5510 | |
| Enterprise 800 RENT-A-CAR |
973.622.1270 | 718.457.2900 | 718.659.1200 | 866.534.9270 | |
| Hertz 800.654.3131 |
973.621.2000 | 718.478.5300 | 718.656.7600 | 609.646.7733 | 800.328.6323 |
| National Car 800.CAR-RENTAL |
973.622.1270 | 718.429.5893 | 718.632.8300 | 800.328.6323 |
New Jersey Bus Service
Getting to your destination is easier than ever when you travel NJ TRANSIT. Operating a large fleet of buses, services run from the southwest tip of the Skylands to the southeast point of Cape May.
For schedules and other pertinent information, visit NJ Transit at www.njtransit.state.nj.us or call 973-275-5555, TTY 800-772-2287.
New Jersey Rail Service
Whether you're traveling for work or play, ride the Garden State's well-developed rail system, serving all major metropolitan areas of New Jersey.
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NJ TRANSIT
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River LINE
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Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
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Amtrak
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PATCO
(Port Authority Transit Corporation)
serves Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. 856-968-6865 www.drpa.org/patco |
PATH
(Port Authority Trans Hudson)
serves the Newark metropolitan area to lower Manhattan. 800-234-7284. www.panynj.com |
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SEPTA
(South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
serves Trenton, Philadelphia and surrounding areas. 215-580-7800 www.septa.org |
New Jersey Ferry Service
Leave your car at home, avoid traffic jams and enjoy the comfort and convenience aboard a New Jersey Ferry. Ferry Services connect New Jersey to New York City, Philadelphia and Delaware. All aboard!
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Service between New Jersey and Delaware. Sandman Blvd. & Lincoln Dr., North Cape May, NJ 08204 43 Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958 1-800-643-3779 www.capemaylewesferry.com |
Delafort Ferry
Serves three ports on the Delaware River, April-October. 856-935-3218 www.threeforts.com |
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Liberty Park Water Taxi
Serves Jersey City and Manhattan. Dock M in Liberty Landing Marina Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 201-985-8000 (9 am.-5 pm.) 201-887-8700 Schedules |
New York Waterway
Serves Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken and New York City. Pershing Road Weehawken, NJ 07086 800-533-3779 www.nywaterway.com |
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RiverLink Ferry
Serves Camden and Philadelphia, March - December. Located along the Philadelphia - Camden Waterfront. 215-925-5465 www.riverlinkferry.org |
Seastreak
Serves Atlantic Highlands, Highlands & Pier 11 Wall St., East 34 St., New York City 732-872-2628 www.seastreakusa.com |
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Statue Cruises - Statue of Liberty Ferry
Service from Liberty State Park to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Liberty State Park, NJ; Pier 16 @ South Street Seaport, NY; Battery Park, NY 877-LADY-TIX (877- 523- 9849) www.statuecruises.com |
New Jersey Highways & Toll Roads
Traveling in New Jersey is enjoyable when you journey along the State’s well maintained highways, 11 interstate routes, or three toll roads that service the state.
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Garden State Parkway
173 miles, Cape May to New York State Thruway. 732-442-8600 www.state.nj.us/turnpike |
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New Jersey Turnpike
148 miles, Delaware Memorial Bridge to New York City. 732-247-0900 www.state.nj.us/turnpike |
For information on state roads, contact: NJ Department of Transportation 609-530-2000 www.state.nj.us/transportation |
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