Rahway Station is a NJ TRANSIT rail station in Rahway, New Jersey, served by the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. From Express Inn-Rahway, it’s about a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute drive, making the station a practical starting point for a trip by train.
- Location: Milton Ave. between Irving and Broad Streets, Rahway, NJ 07065
- Rail service: Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines
- Tickets: No ticket agents; four ticket vending machines
Getting to Rahway Station
Rahway Station is on Milton Ave. between Irving and Broad Streets. It is approximately half a mile west of Routes 1 and 9.
The station-area map also shows bus routes 48, serving Elizabeth, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy, and 115, serving Rahway and New York.
For local orientation beyond the station approach, the Rahway city centre guide covers getting around town.
Checking train routes and schedules
Rahway Station is served by NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. Check the line and departure details for your trip in NJ TRANSIT’s current schedules or departure information; exact travel times depend on the service you select.
NJ TRANSIT’s DepartureVision lets you select a station to view rail departures. The agency recommends its mobile app for service updates and also offers text, email and line-specific alert feeds. Check NJ TRANSIT’s alerts and departures for your travel date, since live service status can change.
Rahway is also identified on NJ TRANSIT’s station-area map as a stop on both lines, with commuter rail service to Newark Liberty International Airport Station. For the ground-transport part of an airport trip, the Newark Airport transportation guide covers options from Rahway.
Tickets, platforms, and station facilities
Rahway Station has no ticket agents and four ticket vending machines. Machines are on the eastbound platform, inside the shelter, and on the westbound platform, so you can buy a ticket at the station before boarding.
The station is accessible, with elevators on both the eastbound and westbound sides. Wi-Fi and bike racks or lockers are available. For current elevator conditions or other access details, check NJ TRANSIT before travelling.
If you’re considering Rahway station parking, municipal parking on W Milton Ave. at Broad St. has 49 standard spaces and two accessible spaces. Daily parking is $7 per 12 hours; Saturday, evening and night parking require payment.
A municipal permit lot at W Cherry St. and Broad St. has 85 standard spaces and two accessible spaces, with a monthly rate of $85. Evenings, nights and weekends require a permit there.
The Lewis St. parking deck has 512 standard spaces and 12 accessible spaces. Daily parking is $12 per 24 hours, and monthly parking is $100 with a $25 deposit. NJ TRANSIT cautions that parking details for facilities it does not own may change; check the official site before you go and confirm rates and rules with the local operator.
Planning the return to Rahway
Before heading back, check NJ TRANSIT departures for Rahway and review service alerts for your line. The station map identifies bus stop ID 29386 as serving NJ TRANSIT, and gives customer information at (973) 275-5555 and TTY at (800) 772-2287.
If you drove to the station, check the posted parking terms before leaving your vehicle, especially for permit parking and evening or weekend restrictions.
FAQs
Which train lines stop at Rahway Station?
NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines serve Rahway Station.
Are there ticket agents at Rahway Station?
No. Rahway Station has four ticket vending machines, on the eastbound and westbound platforms.
Does Rahway Station have parking?
Yes. Municipal parking is available at W Milton Ave. and W Cherry St., as well as at the Lewis St. parking deck. Rates and restrictions vary, so verify them with the local operator.
Is Rahway Station accessible?
Rahway Station is accessible and has elevators on both platforms. Check current elevator status before your trip.