Easy Payment Methods For Nj Transit Bus 123

The NJ Transit 123 bus route runs from Jersey City to Union City to New York. The fare depends on the number of zones travelled through. There are several ways to pay your fare on the NJ Transit 123 bus. You can pay using the NJ Transit Mobile App, which is available on the App Store and Google Play. The app accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, credit and debit cards, prepaid credit cards, and MasterCard or Visa-branded commuter benefit cards. You can also pay your fare with cash on the bus. However, some bus lines, including the 123 bus, require an exact fare, and bus drivers do not carry money or give change.

Paying with the NJ Transit Mobile App

The NJ Transit Mobile App is available on the App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to buy and display bus, train, or light rail tickets and passes securely on your mobile device.

MyTix® Mobile Ticketing

You can purchase and display your pass or ticket securely on your mobile device.

MyTransit Wallet: Cash in App

This feature allows you to store cash value in your MyTransit Wallet to buy tickets and passes. You can add value to your MyTransit Wallet by paying cash at a participating retail location.

My Transit Alert Notifications

You can receive real-time push notifications about rail and bus arrival/departure information.

Trip Planning

You can plan your trip by receiving suggested options for travel to your destination. You can also make travel plans using quick station-to-station schedules.

DepartureVision®

You can get real-time train status for your selected station.

MyBus®

You can view bus arrivals for your stop.

Contact Us

You can provide feedback on your travel experience.

Paying with cash

The NJ Transit Mobile App offers a cash-to-mobile feature that allows you to add value to your MyTransit Wallet by paying cash at a participating retail location. This new cash-to-mobile feature allows you to add value to your MyTransit Wallet for ticket purchases by loading cash at a participating retail location.

You can load cash onto your MyTransit Wallet at over 7,000 payment locations within the greater New Jersey region, including most 7-Eleven, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy stores. At an authorized payment location, ask to add cash to your NJ Transit wallet, then have the cashier scan the account barcode displayed on your phone and pay the amount. You can add as little as $10 at a time. Always keep your receipt as proof of payment. A receipt is also sent to your email address indicating the value deposited to your account.

From the NJ Transit app home screen, simply tap 'Buy Tickets', make your selections, then tap 'MyTransit Wallet' from the Payment Type screen.

MyTransit Wallet – Account Balance

Your current balance is displayed on the MyTransit Wallet screen, followed by the barcode to be scanned at the participating retailer to add money to your wallet. The MyTransit Wallet balance is also displayed on the ‘Payment Type’ screen during checkout.

My Transit Wallet – Recent Activity

'Recent Activity' shows your account balance, deposit amounts, ticket purchases, and refunds.

Yes, you can use MyTransit Wallet as one of multiple payment methods, including with credit or debit cards and PayPal.

Yes, tickets and passes eligible for a refund within the NJT Mobile App and bought with funds from your MyTransit Wallet account will be refunded to your account. Your balance will reflect the refunded amount as a deposit on your account. Before proceeding, please review the “Refunding Tickets in the App” section.

Paying with a ticket or pass

Tickets and passes can be purchased through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App, ticket vending machines, or ticket windows at major terminals. The app allows you to buy and display tickets and passes on your mobile device. You can also add cash to your My Transit Wallet at thousands of retailers, including most 7-Eleven, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy stores.

If you are boarding at the Port Authority or GWB terminals, you must purchase your ticket before boarding. On some routes, drivers will make change when paying with $20 bills or smaller. Buses requiring exact fare will be indicated on their schedule.

Bus routes are divided into fare zones, and the number of zones on your ticket must match the number of zones you travel through. Your ticket must also be "interstate" for trips crossing state lines. The number of zones in your trip can be found by consulting the route's schedule or the trip planner.

If you are transferring between two bus trip legs within New Jersey, you can purchase separate tickets for each leg. Alternatively, you can purchase a transfer ticket on board, saving $0.95-$1.00 on your trip. Transfers are not issued or accepted for interstate trips.

If you are transferring from a bus route to light rail, you can purchase a transfer ticket when boarding the bus. Transfer tickets remain valid for two hours after purchase.

Types of Tickets and Passes

One-Way Tickets

One-way tickets can be used for one trip for the number of zones indicated on the ticket. From July 1, 2024, these tickets will have a 30-day expiration and are non-refundable.

Ten-Trip Tickets

Ten-trip tickets are valid for ten one-way trips. Some ten-trip tickets are discounted and are valid for 20 days, while full-fare ten-trip tickets are valid for 30 days before expiring.

Monthly Passes

Monthly passes allow you to make unlimited trips on NJ TRANSIT bus routes for an entire calendar month for the number of zones indicated on the pass. Bus passes are available at most major terminals and local outlets throughout New Jersey. They can also be purchased at NJ TRANSIT ticket offices and ticket vending machines.

The intrastate pass is valid for rides between local routes within New Jersey only.

The interstate pass is valid for rides between New Jersey and New York City or Philadelphia and may also be used for local rides within New Jersey.

The intracommuter pass is valid for rides on bus routes between U.S. Highways 9 & 18 from Jersey City, Weehawken, Hoboken, or Newark.

Paying with a credit or debit card

Credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid credit cards are accepted for payment at all NJ TRANSIT ticket offices and ticket vending machines. You can also use your credit or debit card to pay for tickets via the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.

The NJ TRANSIT Mobile App accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal, as well as credit and debit cards. You can also add cash to your My Transit Wallet at thousands of retailers, including most 7-Eleven, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy stores.

If you are boarding at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, you will need to have a ticket or pass before boarding the bus. You can purchase these at ticket vending machines located throughout the terminal or at the NJ TRANSIT ticket office on the main concourse level.

If you are paying with a credit or debit card on board the bus, you will need to use a contactless payment card. As you board, tap your contactless credit or debit card on the on-board validator. Then, provide the number of zones you wish to travel to the bus operator for the proper fare.

Please note that the Tap & Ride feature is not available when pre-boarding at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Paying with a commuter benefit card

Commuter benefit cards are a great way to save money on your daily commute. You can use them to purchase tickets and passes for NJ Transit bus routes, including the No. 123 bus. Here's what you need to know about using a commuter benefit card for your bus fare:

Where to Use Commuter Benefit Cards

Commuter benefit cards can be used to purchase tickets and passes at all rail ticket windows, designated bus ticket windows, and ticket vending machines. This includes the No. 123 bus route, which is an extension of the No. 123 bus service in Jersey City. The cards are also accepted by the Quik-Tik/Mail-Fare/Mail-Tik programs.

Combining Payment Methods

For sales at ticket windows equipped with Ticket Office Machines (TOMs), you can combine the use of your commuter benefit card with other payment methods. This includes cash, personal or corporate checks, transit benefits checks, credit cards, or debit cards.

Obtaining a Commuter Benefit Card

Commuter benefit cards are obtained through your employer. These cards are provided to employees as a benefit and can be used to purchase tickets and passes for various transit options, including the NJ Transit bus system.

Using the Card

When using your commuter benefit card at a ticket vending machine, simply follow the same procedures you would for a credit or debit card. Remember to select "Credit" instead of "Debit/ATM" when making your purchase. The amount will be deducted from your commuter benefit card balance.

Eligible and Ineligible Expenses

You can use your commuter benefit card to purchase transit fare media for buses, subways, trains, and ferries. However, ineligible expenses include gas, tolls, and parking.

Card Rejection

There are a few reasons why your commuter benefit card may be rejected at a vending machine or ticket window. This could be due to insufficient funds, attempting to purchase from an ineligible merchant, selecting "Debit" instead of "Credit," or a temporary network problem.

By following these guidelines, you can conveniently use your commuter benefit card to pay for your NJ Transit bus fare, including the No. 123 bus route, and take advantage of the cost-saving benefits of this payment method.

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