Transportation

Getting to Newark:
NJ Transit | The Path | Amtrak | Other Bus Services | Car | Parking | Car Rental

Traveling within Newark:
On Foot | Light Rail | Trolley | Local Buses | Taxi & Car Service

Go Green!

Why worry about tolls, parking and traffic? The Poetry Village is within a 12-minute walk or a quick light rail ride to Newark's two major bus/rail stops: Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad Street Station. The Light Rail runs from both train stations and stops directly at NJPAC, making travel quick and easy for any Festival-goer using public transportation.
Please join us in our commitment to sustainability by “greening” your trip this October! Click on the helpful links below to learn more about transportation options to and around Newark.

Getting to Newark

NJ Transit

Take advantage of the state’s largest public transportation system. NJ Transit offers service by rail and bus, from New York City to Philadelphia. Use NJ Transit to travel all over Newark and the rest of the state.

NJ Transit Trains
New Jersey Transit Trains in and out of nearby Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station embark for all New Jersey destinations on a timely and convenient schedule. Trains leave from all New Jersey destinations and from New York City's Penn Station at 34th Street, and run in and out of Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station. For information on NJ Transit trains, call 1-800 772-2222 or visit www.njtransit.com.

Click here for a New Jersey Transit rail system map.

New Jersey Transit Advanced Trip Planner
This tool will provide a complete itinerary of your trip along with exact times and fares.

Bus Lines Search
Search for bus service near a particular location

To Plan Your Bus Itinerary
Plan your itinerary using NJ Transit buses to Newark from your town or city.

Park & Ride Guide
Select your station for information on what amenities NJ Transit offers, such as parking, lockers, and bike racks. For information on the New Jersey Department of Transportation Park and Ride locator click here.

The PATH from NYC

Manhattan is a short twenty-minute ride on the PATH train direct to Newark Penn Station. From there, the Festival site is an easy (half-mile) walk or a short trip on the Light Rail.

For the PATH schedule and map click here.

For information on PATH trains, call 1-800 243-PATH or visit the PATH web site.

Amtrak

No matter where you’re coming from, chances are Amtrak runs from your town to Newark. Comfortable and dependable, Amtrak offers service across the country.

Plan Your Trip
Select departure city & destination.

BYBO
Bring your bicycle onboard

Going Green!
Learn about how Amtrak goes green.

Booking a Group?
Here’s how to book a group of Amtrak tickets.

Other Bus Services

Coming from far away? Check out the cross-country bus services available.

Peter Pan Bus Services

Greyhound

Car

Address for GPS: New Jersey Performing Arts Center One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

RideShare: While we strongly encourage you to take advantage of mass transit, if you must drive, the most eco-friendly way is to carpool.

Check out the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation’s resources for ridesharing here.

Looking for a ride to the Dodge Poetry Festival? AlterNetRides has set up the Festival as a destination in its database to help Festival-goers find rideshares. For more information or to sign up visit AlterNetRides and select the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival destination choice.

Note: The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the Dodge Poetry Festival cannot be responsible or liable for any inconveniences, losses of revenue, or consequential damages of any kind, resulting from the use of the RideShare or the information presented at the site. Users of the service must be responsible for their own safety.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FROM THE SOUTH

via NJ Turnpike North Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). On the exit ramp, bear left going under Route 280 and, at bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Garden State Parkway North Follow Garden State Parkway North to Exit 145 (Route 280). Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South, (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

FROM THE NORTH, NORTHEAST & NEW YORK CITY

via NJ Turnpike South Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). On the exit ramp, bear left going under Route 280 and, at bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Garden State Parkway South Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 145. Follow signs to Route 280 East. Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

from New York City From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnell, follow signs to NJ Turnpike South. Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. From Holland Tunnel, follow signs to NJ Turnpike North. Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W. Follow directions from Exit 15W above.

FROM THE WEST

via Route 280 Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 South - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.

via Route 78 Follow Route 78 East to Exit 57 (Newark, Downtown/Arts). Stay to the right and follow signs to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). You will travel across the viaduct into downtown Newark. Stay in the left three lanes and travel onto Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 North to Center Street, make a left onto Center Street. If you miss this turn, continue on Route 21 North to the Lombardy Street jughandle, then make the u-turn back to Route 21 South until you reach Center Street. Make a right onto Center Street.

Up-to-date information on construction activities and conditions in the downtown Newark area is available by

Calling 1-888-GO-NJPAC and press 3-2-1 for up-to-date information, 24 hours a day

Tune in to WBGO/88.3 for traffic reports between 6-9 am and 4-6:30pm, weekdays only

Online at www.njcommuter.com

Watch for variable message signs displaying real-time travel updates on the main access roads into Newark (Routes 1/9, 22, 78, 280)

Parking

For patrons traveling to NJPAC by car, there is ample, secure underground and surface parking, with 1,300 spaces in four convenient areas directly adjacent to and across from the arts center. Each of these lots contains special parking locations for handicapped patrons.

Prices for NJPAC parking lots on performance dates:

Military Park: $10 daily/$25 4-day
42-50 Park Place , Newark, NJ 07102

Lot B: $10 daily/$25 4-day
18 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Lot C: $10 daily/$25 4-day
18-24 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Car Rental

Although we suggest taking advantage of Newark’s public transportation system to alleviate parking costs, you can rent a car at the following businesses.

Avis Rent-A-Car
Newark Liberty International Airport
EWR Tower Rd, Bldg #28
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 961-4300

Budget Rent-A-Car
Newark Liberty International Airport
Air Train Station P2
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 961-2990

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Newark Downtown
180 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 639-1911

Traveling within Newark

Getting around Newark is quick and easy. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is located a half mile from both Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad Street Station; a short walk or Light Rail ride. All of our venues are within easy walking distance of NJPAC, making travel between events is simple and efficient.

On Foot

Walking Directions from Penn Station to NJPAC: From the main waiting room at Penn Station, leave by the Raymond Plaza West exit, cross the bus and taxi pickup lanes, and turn to your right toward Raymond Boulevard. Turn left on Raymond Boulevard and walk 2 blocks (west) to Mulberry Street. Turn right, crossing Raymond Boulevard, and walk two blocks on Mulberry Street (north) to Center Street. NJPAC is directly across Center Street.

Walking Directions from Broad Street Station to NJPAC: Follow signs to Broad Street. Walk down Broad Street away from the highway towards down town. Continue .4 miles, passing Washington Park (on right). Bear left at First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church onto Center Street. Continue a half a block until you reach NJPAC on left.

Bicycle Valet: The Festival will feature a free bicycle valet! Bike in and have a safe place to store your ride while you enjoy the Festival.

NJ Transit Newark Light Rail

Safe, affordable, and easy to use: Take advantage of the Newark Light Rail. The Newark Light Rail runs throughout the Downtown Arts District, including stops at Broad Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and right into the heart of the Festival.

Download Light Rail Schedule (PDF)

Download a map of the Newark Light Rail (PDF)

To view a schedule online

For Fare information

Newark Trolley

A special Festival trolley route is being planned to take Festival goers to restaurants and the Ironbound section. Check back in the weeks ahead when the route will be posted.

Bus

Click here for information about bus lines through the City of Newark.

Local Taxis & Car Services

New Diamond Limo & Taxi Car Service
(973) 920-2595 Newark, NJ
www.newdiamondlimo.com

ASM Limousine
www.newarkairportlimousine.us/

Green Taxi
(973) 643-4100

Classic Milenio Dispatching Service
(973) 484-9494