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How to apply for PATH + Hudson-Bergen Light Rail + NJ Transit Bus + NY Waterway Ferry (Hudson County)

NJ Transit serves Hudson County. Hudson = NJ's densest, most-transit-rich county. PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) serves Jersey City + Hoboken + Newark connections — PATH offers senior reduced fare at age 65 with Senior SmartLink card. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (NJ Transit operated) runs Jersey City + Hoboken + Bayonne + West New York. NJ Transit bus + NY Waterway ferry. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+ (different age than PATH's 65+).

Who it's for

PATH + Hudson-Bergen Light Rail + NJ Transit Bus + NY Waterway Ferry serves Hudson County. Hudson = NJ's densest, most-transit-rich county. PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) serves Jersey City + Hoboken + Newark connections — PATH offers senior reduced fare at age 65 with Senior SmartLink card. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (NJ Transit operated) runs Jersey City + Hoboken + Bayonne + West New York. NJ Transit bus + NY Waterway ferry. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+ (different age than PATH's 65+).. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare ID required for half-fare — apply at NJ Transit customer service center or via mail-in form. Access Link statewide ADA paratransit within ¾ mile of NJ Transit bus routes.

Hudson: NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare (half-fare 62+) + Access Link statewide ADA paratransit.

What you'll need

Proof of Hudson County / NJ residency
Proof of age 62+
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 973-491-7600

Renewals

Senior ID is permanent

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