Hillside, NJ (07205) offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. The Township is served by two bus lines operated by NJ Transit and Academy Bus. These buses provide service to Newark, Jersey City, Union City, and other surrounding areas. The Township also has a commuter train station located at the Hillside/Mountain Avenue Station that provides direct access to New York Penn Station and Newark Liberty Airport. For those who prefer to drive, the Township is easily accessible from major highways such as Interstate 78 and the Garden State Parkway. There is also an Amtrak station in nearby Elizabeth which provides intercity rail service to Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, and other cities along the Northeast Corridor line. Additionally, residents can take advantage of ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft for convenient transportation around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hillside (zip 07205) takes 29.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hillside (zip 07205) get to work:
- 73.9% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 12.5% take mass transit