Rahway city centre is the heart of downtown Rahway, New Jersey, with arts venues, public spaces and local businesses to explore. Rahway Station connects the area to NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines.
- Rahway Station is on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines.
- The Rahway Farmers Market runs on Thursdays from June through November.
- Rahway’s bike paths follow the river through several neighborhoods.
Walking around central Rahway
For a local orientation, the City of Rahway directs visitors to the Rahway Special Improvement District (SID) for guidance on dining, shopping, places to experience and play, and walking around the city. Use that guide to choose which downtown stops to connect on your outing.
What can you see and do in downtown Rahway?
Downtown Rahway has arts venues and public spaces, while the city’s river paths and parks offer another way to spend time outdoors.
The Union County Performing Arts Center is a restored 1,300-seat theater. Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts is another venue named on the city’s visitor page. The Rahway Special Improvement District provides a guide to local dining, shopping and other city activities.
Rahway River Park and Milton Lake Park are part of the Union County Park system. The city says bike paths follow the Rahway River through several neighborhoods, so you can combine time in central Rahway with a ride along the river.
For a local history stop, the Crane-Phillips House is another Rahway landmark. It is about 92 minutes on foot or about 20 minutes by car from Express Inn-Rahway.
How do you get from Rahway city centre to Rahway Station?
Rahway Station is on NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. Its address is Milton Avenue between Irving and Broad Streets, and NJ TRANSIT describes it as approximately half a mile west of Routes 1 and 9.
City Hall is one block east of the station, at East Milton Avenue and Main Street. The city’s directions take you across the station plaza and east along East Milton Avenue. For train connections and station details, use this Rahway Station train-planning guide.
NJ TRANSIT lists the station as accessible, with Wi-Fi and bike racks or lockers. Four ticket vending machines serve the station: machines are on the eastbound platform inside the shelter and on the westbound platform. There are no ticket agents.
Bus routes 48, between Elizabeth, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy, and 115, between Rahway and New York, are identified at the station on the NJ TRANSIT station-area map.
When can you find local events and visitor details?
Recurring city events include a seasonal farmers market and a dance party on select Thursdays in September. The market takes place at Rahway Train Station Plaza on Thursdays from June through November, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Celebración Dance Party is held on select Thursdays in September at Arts District Park, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Event schedules and visitor details can change, so check the City of Rahway’s official site before you go. The city’s visitor resources and the Rahway Special Improvement District can help you plan a route around the centre.
FAQs
Which train lines serve Rahway Station?
NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines stop at Rahway Station.
Where is the Rahway Farmers Market?
The market is held at Rahway Train Station Plaza on Thursdays from June through November, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
What is the Crane-Phillips House?
It is a Rahway landmark. For visit logistics, consult the Crane-Phillips House visit-planning guide.