New Jersey Travel Guide - New Jersey 2026 Official Travel Guide
Journey to Jersey
2026-01-28 11:09:30
The journey is half the fun – especially in a state that’s as easy to navigate as it is exciting to explore! Getting to and around New Jersey is a breeze, thanks to a well-connected transit and transportation network.
Fly Here with Ease
Touch down in New Jersey from all major national and international destinations. Not sure where to fly into? Our state is humble in size but big on flight options, with three in-state and four border-state airports to choose from.
Close to Skylands & Gateway Regions:
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) – Newark, NJ
*One of two airports in North America with a 5-Star Airport Terminal Rating by Skytrax. - John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – Queens, NY
- LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) – Queens, NY
Close to Central & Shore Regions:
- Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) – Ewing, NJ
- Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – Allentown, PA
Close to Delaware River, Atlantic City & Southern Shore Regions:
- Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) – Atlantic City, NJ
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) – Philadelphia, PA
Take the Ferry
Enjoy sightseeing New Jersey’s waterways with ferry services across our coastal regions:
- Cape May-Lewes Ferry serves the Southern Shore Region
- Forts Ferry Crossing serves the Delaware River Region
- Liberty Landing Ferry serves the Gateway Region
- New York Waterway connects the Gateway Region’s ports to New York terminals
- RiverLink Ferry in Philadelphia offers service to the Delaware River Region
- Seastreak connects the Shore Region’s ports to New York terminals
- Statue Cruises offers ferry service from Liberty State Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- City Cruises offers trips from the Gateway Region to sites along the Hudson, including the Statue of Liberty and Jersey City skyline
Ride the Rails
Rail travel is a convenient, cost-effective and scenic way to access many cities and towns:
- NJ Transit Rail includes 12 different rail lines accommodating every region
- PATCO’s rapid transit route connects Philadelphia and the Delaware River Region
- PATH’s rapid transit system connects New York and the Gateway Region
- Newark Light Rail serves all of Newark in the Gateway Region
- Amtrak’s intercity and interstate rail network includes railway stations in almost every region
- River Line Light Rail serves the Delaware River and Central Regions
- SEPTA Regional Rail connects Trenton with Philadelphia
- Hudson-Bergen Light Rail serves Bayonne and Jersey City, with connections to New York City
Catch a Bus
For hassle-free public transportation, NJ Transit and SEPTA offer a large fleet of intercity and intercounty routes. For interstate travel, major bus companies provide charters from most city hubs, ensuring a smooth ride back home or to your next destination.
Command the Road
Prefer the freedom of the open road? Rent a car from the airport or a satellite location, or captain your own vehicle across 10 interstates and three state highways: Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike.
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