Submitted by rollotomasi07071 t3_11wng3x in newjersey
getshwifty2 t1_jcyzu5d wrote
Yikes, I use this everyday. As a commuter from Bloomfield can anyone share alternate commutes from NYC that are efficient?
fraggle-rocket t1_jcz7efm wrote
My friend lives in Bloomfield, she take the train from the station in Bloomfield to NY penn station.
WaldoJeffers65 t1_jczw5u7 wrote
The problem is that the NJ Transit still doesn't have full service on weekends- there are only a few trains on Saturday, and none on Sunday.
maurwhal t1_jd1fry3 wrote
This is a little misleading and incorrect. There are trains every two hours on the weekends, you just need to transfer at Newark Broad Street and hop on the Dover line to get to NY Penn, which is just walking off the train and on to the one on the other side of the platform. If you don't transfer, the train goes to Hoboken and you can easily take the PATH.
thebruns t1_jd039yr wrote
DeCamp also did not offer Sunday service
WaldoJeffers65 t1_jd0pa4y wrote
Didn't they offer it before Covid?
StuMaximuss t1_jd2hbwa wrote
They ran 7 days a week
FTPLTL t1_jd2gwdh wrote
Yes they did.
xrayvision1 t1_jd2ze1r wrote
I take the 33 from Port Authority to Bloomfield every Sunday.
thebruns t1_jd318rl wrote
Why does their website say otherwise?
xrayvision1 t1_jd31znt wrote
The website says the 33 doesn't run on weekends? Can you send me a link to what webpage you're looking at?
Here's a link to the schedules for the 66, 44/99 and 33:
https://decamp.com/commuter-services/schedules-routes/
66 and 33 offers weekend service. I've been taking the 33 on Sundays for years.
thebruns t1_jd336bt wrote
Looks like I misread the website, thank you for the correction
Nexis4Jersey t1_jcz8i0n wrote
Depends on which part of Bloomfield your in and where your going.. The train is only good if you live in the lower half of the town. If you live in the Upper half then I would drive over to the Allwood Park & Ride and use NJT Bus to Midtown Manhattan.
getshwifty2 t1_jcz9o29 wrote
Yeah I’m in north Bloomfield by the park so I probably would have to drive to allwood.
remarkability t1_jczmiad wrote
Bloomfield has a municipality-run jitney (divided into two areas, north and south) which connects to four trains at Bloomfield Station in the morning, and five in the afternoon, rush directions.
That might work for you, but Allwood is a great option too.
https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/332/Bloomfield-Shuttle
It’s effectively $0.50/ride, although you buy a punch pass of 50 rides for $25 (nonexpiring)
North end shuttle PDF schedule: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/DocumentCenter/View/10149/North-End-Bus-Route-September-27-2021
South end shuttle PDF schedule: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/DocumentCenter/View/10150/South-End-Bus-Route-September-27-2021
Inclement service schedule: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/DocumentCenter/View/10151/Level-1-and-Level-2-Notification
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LateNightNewYork t1_jczr4rn wrote
Depending on where you are in Bloomfield, the Grove Street stop of the Newark Light Rail takes you directly into Newark Penn Station.
jotson5 t1_jczl6ol wrote
Depends on the part of town, there is a shuttle to the bus.
https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/332/Bloomfield-Shuttle
I’m in the northern part of town and used to walk to Styertowne for the bus.
Driving to the train is also an option, lots of free parking at Lyndhurst. Other stations, not so much, unless you are there earlier. Think you can also get a permit for the Bloomfield Station.
getshwifty2 t1_jd0hjro wrote
Wait, there is free parking at lyndhurst?! I'm in north bloomfield so usually when I miss the last Decamp bus I come in at Styertowne for the bus.
jotson5 t1_jd0ovv2 wrote
Yes, in the Home Goods/Shop Rite lot.
Kamandi62 t1_jcznoww wrote
When I was commuting to the city from Bloomfield, I took the Bloomfield town shuttle to the train station and then took that to Penn Station. Took me about 50 minutes from front door to my desk. I live right near The Mansion at Oakside.
getshwifty2 t1_jd0hqhk wrote
You know I've been living in Bloomfield for a few years now and I've never noticed a Grove St. Shuttle at all. Interesting I'll have to look into it or use the Allwood Park and ride.
mikeypoopypants t1_jd0tglk wrote
I do right near allwood park and ride and take the 195, or 192 sometimes.
the_last_carfighter t1_jcz267x wrote
getshwifty2 t1_jcz3efz wrote
Thanks for the help but there are multiple aspects of a commute that go beyond googling it .
xrayvision1 t1_jd313yx wrote
Such as where in Bloomfield you are, right? Since you didn't disclose that, a Google search seems appropriate.
During the DeCamp Covid period, I would take the 709 to to Allwood Rd and Burlington Road and wait for the 191 or 195. Same on the way back. I would avoid the 192 as it takes the scenic route. Maybe not that efficient, but I couldn't find a better way from my house in Bloomfield. Luckily, I am a short walk from a stop for the 709. Using the NJT's trip planner is your best bet.
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