The Westfield train station is located in the heart of downtown between North Avenue and South Avenue. As part of the Raritan Valley Line, commuters can easily grab a train to NYC any day of the week.
The train ride itself typically takes 45-55 minutes from the Westfield station to Penn Station in New York (with a quick transfer in Newark).
Commuter Parking
There is usually a waiting list for train station parking permits, so many commuters arrive at 6:30 am to obtain a daily parking permit. Alternatively, commuters arriving after 10 am can use empty spaces remaining in the lot. Tickets can be purchased on-site or electronically through the NJ Transit app. Train schedules can be viewed at www.njtransit.com.
To be added to the parking permit waiting list, contact the Office of Parking Services at (908) 789-4044.
Bus Services
Catching a bus from Westfield into NYC is also an option; this route with take you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown. This commute will also typically take just under 1 hour. You can find more information, along with bus schedules, www.njtransit.com
Department of Parking Services
425 East Broad St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4044
[email protected]
The town offers a variety of parking permits for:
• Commuters – Lot #3 (Southside Train Station) & Lot #6 (Watterson St.)
• Employees – Lot #8 (North Ave. & Central Ave.), orange bagged meters (Orchard St, Ferris Pl, & Elm St.)
• Daily parking – Lot #3 (first-come-first-serve basis at 6:30 am) See parking services officer stationed in the lot for your permit.
Metered parking is available throughout the town.
The town also offers free parking options:
• Lot #3 (South Ave Train Lot) after 10 am.
• On Saturdays in Lot #6, Lot #8, & Lot #3 at non-numbered and non-metered spots.
• On Sundays in all spaces.
The parking map was taken from www.westfieldnj.gov/parking