Mercer County Mobility Guide

HOW TO RIDE THE TRAIN

IN MERCER

COUNTY

There are several options for getting around

by train in Mercer County. This section will

cover available routes, fares, and timetables.

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SEPTA provides regional train service between Mercer County and

Philadelphia. There are stops in Trenton and West Trenton.

TRAIN SERVICE IN MERCER COUNTY

NJ TRANSIT provides rail service along the Northeast Corridor rail line between

Trenton and New York City. The following stations are located in Mercer County:

NJ TRANSIT provides train shuttle service called the Princeton

Shuttle (Dinky) between Princeton Borough (Alexander Rd.) and

Princeton Junction.

Additionally, the NJ TRANSIT light rail service on the River LINE from

Trenton to Camden has three stops located in Mercer County, all

within Trenton: Cass Street, Hamilton Avenue, and Trenton Transit

Center.

Trenton Transit Center

Hamilton Station

Princeton Junction

72 South Clinton Ave., Trenton

Sloan Ave. near I-295, Hamilton

2 Wallace Rd., West Windsor

Amtrak operates two train stations in Mercer County, one in

Trenton and the other at Princeton Junction.

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Once you know which two rail stations you will be traveling between, using train timetables is a snap.

First, identify the section for the direction in which you would like to travel (AM or PM, weekday or

weekend.)

Next, find your desired station by reading down on the list and follow the line to the right until you get

to your desired departure time. It’s that easy!

To find out when you will arrive, start at the departure time you just found and follow the column

down until you reach the time across from your arrival location.

NJ TRANSIT provides train service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) train line between New York

City and Trenton. Check the NJ TRANSIT website for timetables or call 973-275-5555 for more

information. Physical timetables can be found at most rail stations. You can see which stations are

origins and destinations for each train on that particular route. Remember, not all trains stop at

each station on a given run.

NJ TRANSIT

If you are unsure of which stations you need, the NJ TRANSIT website can assist you by allowing you to use a landmark or

street to find the appropriate station. As always, call Greater Mercer TMA at 609-452-1491 for assistance.

To learn how to read a timetable, follow the instructions below and practice with the table on the next page.

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Train Numbers

TIMETABLES

Final Destination

Departure Stations

Departure Times

Time

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Most rail stations have Ticket Offices or Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs).

TVMs are easy to use. Simply follow the on-screen instructions. TVMs

accept cash, debit cards and credit cards.

The NJ TRANSIT Station and Parking Guide, which is available at the NJ

Transit website, provides additional details about Ticket Office hours and

TVM locations.

Ticket Offices or Ticket Vending Machines (TVM)

Train tickets and passes can now be purchased with your mobile

phone through MyTix using a credit or debit card, a prepaid credit

card. or Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal.

MyTix on the NJ Transit Mobile App

Fares are based on the locations between which the trip occurs. Individuals with disabilities and seniors 62

and older with valid I.D. will receive reduced fares on all train trips.

BUYING THE TRAIN TICKET

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NJ TRANSIT RIVERLINE

The River LINE is a light rail train that operates from Trenton to Camden with stations

at three Trenton locations: Trenton Transit Center, Hamilton Avenue, and Cass Street.

You can find the schedules online or on the NJ TRANSIT app.

Riding the Riverline

Buying tickets

Tickets must be purchased from the station or Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) before

boarding. When you ride light rail, your one-way ticket must be time stamped at the time

of purchase through a TVM or at a validator box before boarding, or you will be subject to

a fine. You can also purchase daily light rail tickets in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.

Monthly passes, transfers, and trip ticket receipts do not need to be time stamped.

Once on board, sit and enjoy the

ride to your destination. When the

train comes to a complete stop

upon your arrival, push the green

button to open the doors.

Real-time Updates

Now you can find out when the next

train is arriving through MYLIGHTRAIL.

Simply call 973-275-5555 or text the

light rail Station ID to 69287 and you

will get the next scheduled train to

arrive at your station.

Senior Citizens 62 and older and

passengers with disabilities can travel at a

reduced fare of one-half the regular one-

way fare or less at all times. You will need

a valid ID to obtain the reduced fare. To

learn more, visit the Reduced Fare

Program website.

Reduced Fares

Validator boxes are usually bright orange.

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AMTRAK
Amtrak operates two train stations in Mercer County, one in Trenton and the other
at Princeton Junction. Amtrak also runs a high speed train, the Acela Express, from
Boston to Washington D.C. To start planning your trip, visit the Trip Planner and
view the available schedules and routes. Travelers 65 years of age and over are
eligible to receive a 10% discount on most rail fares on most Amtrak trains.. Visit
their website to find out more. 
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SEPTA)
SEPTA has two regional train lines that serve Mercer County. The Trenton
Line terminates at the Trenton Transit Center. The West Trenton Line
terminates in West Trenton, Ewing Township. Both lines provide service to
Center City Philadelphia with local stops in Bucks County. 
To ride the regional train lines, tickets must be purchased at the train station
or a penalty is applied to the fare. For stations that do not have a building
with a ticket vendor, a penalty is not applied for tickets purchased on board.
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Bikes are allowed on all NJ Transit trains except peak-hour trains to Newark,

Hoboken and New York City (6:00-10:00 AM) and peak-hour trains from those

stations (4:00-7:00 PM). Bikes must be stowed in the accessible areas of the train

but priority for those spaces is given to persons with disabilities. The River LINE

light rail allows bicycles at any time but they must be stowed in the low vestibule

section or on hanging racks.

On the Train

Greater Mercer TMA is NJ TRANSIT’s agent for bicycle locker

rentals at Hamilton, Princeton Junction. The enclosed lockers

easily fit a bike, helmet and some gear. Lockers can be rented

in six-month or one-year periods for $7.50 per month with a

$50 deposit refunded upon return of the key. Call GMTMA at

609-452-1491 for more information.

Rail Station Bike Lockers

It’s easy to take your bicycle with you on the bus or train. Greater Mercer TMA also provides bike lockers at NJ

TRANSIT Hamilton and Princeton Junction stations.

BIKES on the train

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