Getting Around Edison by Train: Station and Connections

Edison station is at Plainfield and Central Avenues, west of Route 27 and east of Kilmer Road. NJ TRANSIT places it about half a mile west of Route 27. The station’s location makes it a practical point to orient yourself before choosing a train, bus or parking option.

If you’re arranging a wider trip, see the guide to getting from Newark Liberty International Airport to Edison.

NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor Line serves Edison on trains between Trenton and Newark/New York. Trains and schedules vary by direction and day, so check the agency’s Northeast Corridor schedule or train-trip planner before setting out.

Use the planner to check a specific journey rather than relying on a general idea of service. The station’s page also links to line and station information.

Edison station has no ticket agents. NJ TRANSIT lists five ticket vending machines at the station, including one in the eastbound shelter and one in a shelter on the westbound platform. The station page also has information about Wi-Fi and bike racks or lockers.

Parking is split across three lots, and each has its own rules. Lot 1, at Reed Street and Central Avenue, has 182 standard spaces and 20 accessible spaces. Daily parking costs $7, and a quarterly permit costs $294.

Lot 2, on Reed Street, has 138 standard spaces and quarterly permits for $294; evenings, nights and weekends require a permit. Lot 3, on Kilmer Road, has 477 standard spaces, with daily parking available after 10 a.m. for $7 or a quarterly permit for $294.

Park America is the contact for Lots 1 and 2 at 800-523-1026. Homeowner permits are required for on-street parking near Lots 1 and 2, and there is no on-street parking for Lot 3. Parking details can change, so check the official site before you go, including with local parking operators.

NJ TRANSIT connects Edison with buses 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 810, 813 and 814. Connection locations include Menlo Park Mall, Raritan Center and Middlesex County College. Check current bus information to confirm the stop and service for your destination.

For Edison-area rail passengers, Coach USA (Suburban Transit) serves New Brunswick. Rutgers University is another trip to plan; it’s about 71 minutes on foot or about 10 minutes by car from Edison Motor Lodge. See the Rutgers University visitor guide for campus and getting-around information.

For New York, Northeast Corridor trains connect Edison with New York Penn Station, with service also shown at Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Junction along the way. Planning a New York City day trip from Edison means checking the schedule for your travel day and direction before choosing a departure.

For Newark Liberty International Airport, Northeast Corridor trains serve the airport rail station directly. From there, the airport’s AirTrain connects the rail station with the terminals.

Passengers traveling west from Edison who need accessible station access should note NJ TRANSIT’s elevator guidance: the closest accessible Northeast Corridor stations are Metuchen and New Brunswick. The guidance directs westbound passengers to take an inbound train to Metuchen and transfer to an outbound train. Confirm current station and service details with NJ TRANSIT before travelling.