Bus Fares: Belleville, NJ to Port Authority, NYC

Current Fares (2024)

NJ Transit Bus (Routes 11, 28, 29, 72, etc.)

• Full Fare: $10.00
• Reduced Fare (Seniors 62+, Disabled, Children 5–11): $5.00
• Children under 5: Free (with fare-paying adult)
• Payment: Exact change, NJ Transit Mobile App, contactless card

Academy Bus (Route 11, 28, etc. — commuter lines)

• Regular Adult: $10.00
• Senior / Student: $9.00
• Children 5–11: $5.50
• Children under 5: Free

Key Details

• Travel time: 35–55 minutes (Lincoln Tunnel traffic dependent)
• Frequency: Peak: every 10–15 min; Off-peak: 20–30 min
• Boarding in Belleville: Main St / Washington Ave stops (varies by route)
• Drop-off: Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Ave & 40th–42nd St), Gates 100–200 level

Money-Saving Options

• NJ Transit Monthly Pass: $326 (zones 1–2) — worth it for daily commuters
• 10-Trip Ticket: $90 (NJ Transit) — 10% discount
• Academy 10-Ride: ~$90

Check njtransit.com or academybus.com for real-time schedules and fare updates.