You can reach the general Kearny area via regional train services and connect to the local bus or a short taxi/rideshare ride:

PATH Train (Journal Square): The 

Journal Square Transportation Center

 is the nearest major train station, about a 10-minute walk or a very short bus ride away from the Kearny Point entrance. From Journal Square, you can take the Route #1 bus. PATH provides frequent service to Newark, Hoboken, and Manhattan (World Trade Center and 33rd Street).

NJ Transit Commuter Rail (

Newark Penn Station

): Newark Penn Station offers connections for several major NJ Transit train lines (Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line) and Amtrak services. From Newark Penn, you can take various buses (like the #1 or #76) towards Kearny.

Light Rail: The 

Garfield Avenue Light Rail Station

 (Hudson-Bergen Light Rail) and 

Riverfront Stadium Light Rail Station

 (Newark Light Rail) are also nearby, though further than the 

Journal Square PATH station

, requiring a 20+ minute walk or additional connections. 

NJ TRANSIT's ADA paratransit program known as Access Link was established to provide public transportation to people with disabilities who are unable to use the local bus service according to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). You may ride with Access Link or any other NJ TRANSIT mode for some or all of your transportation needs.

There are several things you need to know before you begin riding with Access Link and that is why we have created the Access Link Customer Guidelines. This guide provides you with detailed information on how to best use Access Link. Topics such as reservations, subscriptions, fares, policies and more are mentioned in the guidelines. It contains everything you need to know and was created to answer your questions about the service.

Please read through these guidelines carefully. We hope that after you have read this guide you will be confident in understanding how the paratransit service operates for your best possible riding experience.

What Is Access Link?

Access Link is NJ TRANSIT’s paratransit service, designed to provide transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use the local fixed-route bus or light rail systems due to physical or functional limitations. Access Link operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Hours

Access Link service is comparable to the bus in that it is available during the same days and hours as the regularly scheduled local fixed route bus service, including weekends and holidays. If there is bus service available, Access Link service will be available. If there is no bus service, Access Link will not be available.

Shared Ride

Access Link is a shared-ride service, which means other passengers may be picked up or dropped off before you reach your destination. This system helps us make the best use of our vehicles, allowing us to serve more customers efficiently. Our scheduling is designed to balance the needs of all riders while providing timely and reliable transportation for everyone.

Origin to Destination

Access Link provides curb-to-curb transportation service from your origin to your destination, as long as both locations are within the Access Link service area. When the vehicle arrives, you will have 5 minutes to approach it. The driver will assist you with boarding, securing your mobility device, and exiting the vehicle. However, drivers are not allowed to help with any carry-on items.

If you need additional assistance, or if you require an accommodation or reasonable modification to the driver's responsibilities, please contact us in advance.

Where Does Access Link Go? (Access Link's Service Area)

Access Link runs in the same areas and at the same times as our local bus routes and light rail systems. If your pick-up or drop-off location is outside the Access Link service area, a reservationist will help you find nearby cross streets that are within the service area. You will then need to give the address of a place where you can be picked up or dropped off.

Ride Purpose

Access Link is similar to NJ TRANSIT's bus and light rail system, allowing you to travel to and from any destination within the service area. We do not ask about the purpose of your trip, and all ride requests are treated equally. We are unable to prioritize ride requests.

Fare 

Access Link is not free. The fare is based on the local fixed-route bus fare, the number of zones you travel through, and any applicable transfer fees.

EZ-Wallet is our electronic fare option, and we encourage you to set up a payment profile to avoid handling cash.

If you choose to pay with cash, you must have the exact fare, as drivers cannot provide change.

You cannot use your reduced fare card on Access Link. Reduced fares are only available for bus, train, and light rail travel.

If you have been approved to travel with a personal care attendant (PCA), they can ride for free as long as they are accompanying you.

Children under the age of five can ride for free when traveling with a paying Access Link eligible customer.

Applying for Access Link Online

Applying for Access Link

An interview, either via phone or in-person, is required for full paratransit eligibility. 

You can call 973-491-4224 and select option #1 to discuss NJ TRANSIT’s accessible services, including Access Link. The team will educate you about available options and schedule you for an interview, if necessary.

Those who request an interview will be scheduled for one with one of our community-based partners.  The interview process requires you to provide information about the disability or disabilities that are preventing you from using the local bus to travel to or from your intended destinations. You are also required to provide current medical verification.

Driving Directions

Your best route and specific directions will depend on your exact starting location, but general directions from the nearby Newark area often involve major highways. 

From Newark, NJ (general area): The recommended route is often via I-280 E or Passaic Ave, depending on the specific location.

Via NJ Turnpike: You can take the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 15E, which is near the Kearny Point area. After taking the exit, follow local roads (like US-1 Truck N/US-9 Truck N to Central Ave) to John Miller Way

.For GPS/Navigation: Use the address

78 John Miller Way, Kearny, NJ 07032

in your preferred navigation app (like Google Maps or Waze) for the most accurate, live-traffic-adjusted directions. 

Parking and Amenities

Parking: Kearny Point offers free parking for visitors and tenants.

Amenities: It is a modern business center offering office/coworking space, event space, a fitness center, EV charging stations, and green spaces/walking paths.

Accessibility: The site is about 10 minutes from Newark Liberty Airport.