Exploring Liberty State Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Liberty State Park, start by getting onto the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) in your vicinity. Follow the signs for I-78 East towards Jersey City. After a few miles, take exit 14C for the Holland Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, continue straight onto Hudson Street, then turn right onto Montgomery Street. Follow Montgomery Street until it ends and turns into Liberty State Park Drive, which will take you directly to the park. There is free parking available at Liberty State Park.

• Public Transportation - NJ Transit Train

  To reach Liberty State Park via NJ Transit, find the nearest NJ Transit train station and purchase a ticket to the Jersey City station. Board a train on the North Jersey Coast Line or the Raritan Valley Line. Once you arrive at the Jersey City station, exit the train and walk to the light rail station nearby. Board the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and take it towards 8th Street. Disembark at the Liberty State Park station. From the station, follow the signs to the park entrance, which is about a 5-minute walk.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you are taking a bus, check the NJ Transit website for local bus routes that connect to Jersey City. Many routes service the area near Liberty State Park. For example, you can take the #119 or #87 bus, which travels to the Liberty State Park area. Check the bus schedule for timing and ensure you have a ticket before boarding. Once you arrive at the nearest bus stop to the park, follow the pedestrian signs leading to the park entrance.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Liberty State Park' or the address '1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305' into the app. This method is convenient but will incur a fare based on your distance from the park. Prices may vary depending on traffic and time of day.