Transportation to NYC Marathon Start

  • Date Sun 1st November 2026
  • Time 5:45AM EST
  • Location Rahway, New Jersey
  • Price $45.52
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 New York City Marathon! On Sunday, November 1, 2026, transportation from Rahway, New Jersey, to the iconic marathon start line at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island is available for participants and spectators alike. The luxury bus service offers a convenient one-way trip, departing from the Rahway Train Station at 6:00 AM sharp, with check-in beginning at 5:45 AM.

This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your marathon day stress-free! Enjoy hassle-free parking with ample free street parking and access to a municipal lot right next to the station. You can also take advantage of various NJ Transit lines for your return trip after the race. Onboard amenities include comfortable seating with lumbar support, an on-board restroom, charging options for your devices, and complimentary pre-race refreshments like water, electrolytes, and bananas. Don’t miss out on this chance to make your NYC Marathon experience enjoyable and memorable!

Organiser's Description

TRANSPORTATION TO NYC MARATHON FROM CENTRAL JERSEY

THIS IS FOR A ONE-WAY BUS TRANSPORTATION TO THE 2026 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON START LINE AREA AT FORT WADSWORTH IN STATEN ISLAND, NY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026

DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

Rahway Train Station, Rahway, NJ 07065
(GPS Address: Northfield Bank, 1515 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (EASTERN STANDARD TIME GOES IN EFFECT TODAY)

5:45 A.M. CHECK-IN/BOARDING *ARRIVE EARLY*

6:00 A.M. DEPART RAHWAY - SHARP!

6:40 A.M. ARRIVE FT. WADSWORTH, STATEN ISLAND (APPROXIMATE TIME)

WHY RAHWAY?

- Ample FREE street parking available. No need to feed the parking meter on Sunday. Free parking in a municipal lot .There is also a paid parking garage just a block away. (see "Free Parking" section below for details).

- Rahway station is served by multiple NJ Transit lines: _North Jersey Coast_ and _Northeast Corridor Line_. This means more train options and more frequency. This also means your return trip from NY Penn station is just a short train ride back to your car in Rahway. (See "FAQ" section below for details).

AMENITIES:

_-Ride in style on a luxury bus_

_-an on-board restroom_

_-seats with lumbar support_

_-AC outlet: charge your last-minute phone, Garmin and device with your favorite Playlist. _

_-Pre-race fuel: water, electrolytes and bananas._

Please plan to arrive early!

A small portion of proceeds will benefit Central Jersey Road Runners Club [https://www.cjrrc.org]

_CJRRC MEMBERS: $5 OFF. _



FREE PARKING:
IN ADDITION TO AMPLE FREE ON-STREET PARKING, THE CITY OF RAHWAY IS PLEASED TO OFFER US FREE PARKING ACCESS TO THEIR "F LOT" CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE OF THE SOUTHBOUND NJ TRANSIT PLATFORM. CAN'T GET ANY CLOSER THAN THIS AFTER RUNNING 26.2 MILES!

Broad St. Municipal Lot (the F Lot)
1470 Broad St, Rahway, NJ 07065
F Lot faces the train station southbound platform. Adjacent to Colombia Bank lot. Your GPS will take you Columbia Bank but b sure to park in the municipal lot next/behind the bank at the intersection of W. Cherry and Broad)

BUS BOARDING:
Northfield Bank
1515 Irving St.
Rahway, NJ 07065

Races

  • Transportation to NYC Marathon - Start Line

    Incl. $3.52 Fee

    Sun 1st November 2026 (5:45AM EST)

    $45.52

    CLOSED
    EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

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