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NJPAC: Directions
NJPAC is easily accessible by car via the NJ turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Interstates 78 and 280. Or take any of several trains services to NJPAC: NJ Transit, Newark Light Rail, Amtrak, or PATH. THe NJPAC is only a few block walk from Newark's Penn Station.
Driving
FROM THE SOUTH
via NJ Turnpike North
Follow NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
via Garden State Parkway North
Follow Garden State Parkway North to Exit 145 (Route 280). Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South, (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
FROM THE NORTH, NORTHEAST & NEW YORK CITY
via NJ Turnpike South
Follow NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W (Newark/The Oranges). After toll booth follow Route 280 West to Exit 15A (Route 21 - Downtown). Follow signs to Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
via Garden State Parkway South
Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 145. Follow signs to Route 280 East. Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
from New York City
From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnell, follow signs to NJ Turnpike South. Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. From Holland Tunnel, follow signs to NJ Turnpike North. Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 15W. Follow directions from Exit 15W above.
FROM THE WEST
via Route 280
Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 South - Downtown/Arts). At bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 South to Center Street, make a right onto Center Street.
via Route 78
Follow Route 78 East to Exit 57 (Newark, Downtown/Arts). Stay to the right and follow signs to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). You will travel across the viaduct into downtown Newark. Stay in the left three lanes and travel onto Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 North to Center Street, make a left onto Center Street. If you miss this turn, continue on Route 21 North to the Lombardy Street jughandle, then make the u-turn back to Route 21 South until you reach Center Street. Make a right onto Center Street
Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit is your ticket to a comfortable and quick ride to NJPAC. Trains in and out of nearby Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station embark for all New Jersey destinations on a timely and convenient schedule. Trains leave from all New Jersey destinations and from New York City's Penn Station at 34th Street, and run in and out of Newark's Penn Station and Broad Street Station. From either station, you can take the Newark Light Rail to get to NJPAC and back after the show. Newark's Penn Station is just 5 blocks from NJPAC. For information on NJ Transit trains, call 1-800 772-2222 or visit www.njtransit.com.
The Newark Light Rail now connects Broad Street and Newark Penn stations (and everywhere in between) in 10 minutes or less! Modern, safe, clean light rail cars will leave you just steps away from NJPAC…for just $1.35! The Light Rail also provides service from NJPAC to Newark Penn Station and Broad Street Station after evening performances. For details, visit www.njtransit.com/nlr.
For information on Amtrak trains to Newark from New York City and other destinations, visit www.Amtrak.com.
The PATH Yellow Line leaves Manhattan from 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, or Christopher Street. Follow signs for trains to Newark’s Penn Station. From Penn Station, you can take the Newark Light Rail service to get to NJPAC and back after the show. Newark's Penn Station is just 5 blocks from NJPAC. For information on PATH trains, call 1-800 243-PATH or visit the PATH web site.
Walking Directions from Penn Station: From the main waiting room at Penn Station, leave by the Raymond Plaza West exit, cross the bus and taxi pickup lanes, and turn to your right toward Raymond Boulevard. Turn left on Raymond Boulevard and walk 2 blocks (west) to Mulberry Street. Turn right, crossing Raymond Boulevard, and walk two blocks on Mulberry Street (north) to Center Street. NJPAC is directly across Center Street.
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