It was Very Convenient.so Based on this wonderful Convenient Bus I downloaded the NJ app on my…read morePhone. Awesome

Short version: NJ Transit Asbury Park station may not be the most up to date facility, but it gets…read morethe job done. It gives all the basics needed for train travel, but could use an update hopefully in the future. Definitely not bad, it handles its purpose well for the most part. The Deets: I spend quite a few weekends in Asbury Park now. Two of main ways to get there besides driving from "the city" is either by ferry or train, and of course the NJ Transit train is both less expensive of the two and gets you right to the center of town. This part brings me to the subject of my review today, the NJ Transit Asbury Park station. Mainly, it does the job and is adequate. Yes, it may be a bit dated (OK quite a bit dated) and not in that old classic nostalgic type of way. But it has a pretty spacious waiting area inside where you can shelter from the cold/heat, a dedicated ticket office, bathrooms, etc. It even has a little snack area available when open, which is a modest simple little corner you can order and get refreshments while you wait on your train. The station seems to have limited hours for accessing the inside on weekends, just a heads up on that one. The AP station is not bad however it definitely could do with a facelift and some TLC, but it handles a customer's needs adequately. Wikipedia offers a good little write up on it at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbury_Park_station .

can't find when it is open to buy bus tickets and the phone is either busy or the mailbox is fullread more

This bud station is very convenient. But it needs some updates and cleaner facilities. NJ transit…read moreneeds cleaner buses and the busy that comes from AC and stops here is always a horror. The bus is always filthy the people take up multiple seats and the bus driver never makes an announcement for people to turn off music or move in so other people can sit.

Awesome train station in the heart of South Amboy. Trains run every hour and on time. You arrive…read morein New York City in an hour. It's very relaxing not having to worry about traffic, parking and paying tolls. It's totally worth the $26.00 round trip price not to have stress. Every time I visit New Jersey this is the mode of transportation I prefer when I want to visit New York City.

Recently redone, the train station is nice. Dunkin Doughnuts is conveniently located nearby in a…read moresmall plaza.

Short version: The NJ Transit Long Branch Train Station is adequate in function and pretty…read moreconvenient. Frequent transfer point, it sees a good amount of traffic. Most transfers going south are quick and smooth, not exactly the same going north. Waiting outside during winter can be a bit brisk as there is no completely enclosed area. It does the job. The Deets: Over the last few years, I've used this station in Long Branch as a NJ Transit train connection point going south to Asbury Park/Bay Head, as well as going back north to NYC or Newark airport. It sees a pretty good amount of action as the transfer point due to this fact. Transfers usually go smoothly going south when transferring at Long Branch, as many times the train continuing south is on the other track directly across from the train that just brought you into the station. However, connecting there going back up north towards NYC usually means waiting for one of trains to come up from the maintenance/storage yard adjacent to it...and many times it is not immediate, usually resulting in a wait. If it is in the winter, it's not fun to wait as there is no completely enclosed waiting area that I've seen. The waiting area I've experienced is covered but outside including one bench area having glass around it, not completely enclosed from the elements. There is a staffed ticket office and also ticket kiosks available, but I have used the NJ Transit phone app for tickets most of the time which is very convenient. It has a pretty sizable parking lot and I imagine the spots are for a cost for commuters going into the city. All in all, the Long Branch train facility is adequate and does the job needed.

Ride was exactly what was needed Just would seat near a…read moreworking bathroom Loved the rate Senior rate was only 13$ to get to airport from long branch!!!

This small but significant station in Raritan is a heritage building. The station house has a…read morewaiting area that's open from 10 am to 7 pm. There's also a restroom, but be prepared for the station house to get quite hot. I suggest waiting outside on the platform for some fresh air.

It is extremely far and inconvenient from any major metro location…read more Once you get off the train, there is nothing- no cabs and it is located near a street-so you will see cars driving and few houses. If you get off from the north, you will find that you need to walk across the platform. There is a waiting area, and inside it has a bathroom The Bathroom wasn't 100% clean but was usable. It is a very quiet train station due to lack of people. I would not recommend being at the train station at late nights

Very convenient as it is immediately off the highway (I-80). Nice size parking lot of…read moreapproximately 275 spots and it's always great when there's free parking...however, it says no overnight parking (do not know if they enforce it, but don't want to find out). The station has no ticket agent window, you must buy your ticket from the one NJT vending machine located outside the main entrance or you can purchase your ticket via NJT app on your smartphone. The two NJT routes this station serves are the Montclair-Boonton line and the Morris & Essex line. The station is kept in decent condition and clean. It's not anything fancy and it has been over 15 years since they did their last renovation, but it serves its purpose of saving you from driving that commute to the City!

Nicest station on Raritan Valley Line, clean and for once doesn't smell like piss. Somerville has…read morecome a long way! Very proud of my lil home town. Now they have daily AM and PM direct commute to Manhattan so if you catch a train at peak times you can relax and not worry about changing trains in Newark it's a awesome option they added! Now if they can only make a daily express to NYC that's be even cooler!!!

The Little Silver Train Station is a landmark historical building in the Borough. Growing up in…read moreLittle Silver, this is the building I always think of as being symbolic of the community. I'm very proud of L.S. that they have taken such care of this building throughout the years. It was recently completely refurbished and has never looked better. So many towns in the area used to have classic train stations .... unfortunately most have let those buildings rot and/or torn them down altogether. Thankfully that hasn't happened here. Sadly, the interior of the station is not always open, so unless you are part of the morning commute, you are likely to miss the restored interior. Its a shame to miss it. Inside coffee and snacks await the morning traveler. If you are arriving later in the day however, and can't get inside due to the hour, there is a pizza shop conveniently located across the way, so don't despair. The Little Silver Train Station is a great alternative to the Red Bank Train Station. It truly is in a class all by itself.

Right by Ft. Monmouth, it's an easy choice to take if you're in the mood to go up to NYC for a…read moreweekend. If you arrive Friday afternoon, parking lots are generally open and after 5PM and free for the entire weekend. $15 and 1 1/2 hours later you're standing outside of Penn Station. The train is fairly comfortable, but don't expect Amtrak style seats. I would say it's a glorified Metro. If you're new to the process, you can buy a ticket from the station through a kiosk. A conductor will come by and pick up your ticket, and put a sliver of paper on your seat saying that you paid for your ride. If you forget to get a ticket from the kiosk, then you can pay the conductor directly. A good option if you don't want to deal with traffic, tolls, and parking in the city. Any station on the NJ Transit would apply

Too many homeless living at the station and overall the station is not very clean. There are no…read moreavailable restrooms for the public so the homeless urinate in the platform enclosures. The is virtually no police presence by either njtransit or Red Bank police depts. They have cameras at the station and can see whats going on but don't care.

I use NJ Transit and come into the Red Bank train station about once a month…read more The trains are oftentimes late to arrive and slow to reach NY, and when they are not late, they arrive early and I end up having to take a bus instead. I feel badly for the station attendants during the day as they always appear over stressed and unhappy, moreso than the conductors on the train. When the trains are not running on their scheduled times, sometimes the attendants are not informed. Overall, I think that the NJ transit system needs work and the Red Bank station is no exception.

Convenient alternative to the NJ Transit Express Bus to NYC. Normally take the express bus into NYC…read morebut this is a good alternative for the area.

Aberdeen-Matawan is a very busy station! It is located at grade and has two high wall platforms,…read morewith canopies over the north (New York-bound) side of each. There is a fairly large station house on the north side of the northbound platform, which houses a waiting room, a ticket window, and a medium-sized bagel shop, which does wonderful business every day.I am only giving two stars because the station, during the afternoon, doesn't have a sheltered or indoor place to sit on the NY-bound side.It's a major inconvenience on a cold day, and in general, there is inadequate seating. Trains normally seem to be on time, though, and the scenery from the train is superb. Between Perth Amboy and South Amboy, you slowly cross the Raritan River on a low bridge with no siderails, giving the impression that you are on a boat, with an unobstructed scenic view of Staten Island to the northeast. The water views from this line are pretty amazing. Also, in the future, I'd be more inclined to take the bus, since the train on Sundays only runs once hourly NY and Long Branch, whereas the 139 bus runs twice hourly. This train can be packed coming back, and the fact that people occupy valuable seating space with their jackets and feet is very frustrating.