Gloucester County Guide

Gloucester County Transportation

Bus, rail connections, commuter roads, airport listings, county road updates, and practical travel notes for Woodbury, Glassboro, Deptford, Washington Township, Mullica Hill, Swedesboro, Paulsboro, and nearby Gloucester County communities.

Map highlighting Gloucester County in New Jersey

Getting Around

Gloucester County Transportation Overview

Gloucester County sits in South Jersey between the Delaware River, Camden County, Salem County, Cumberland County, and the Philadelphia region. For residents and visitors, transportation is usually a mix of NJ TRANSIT bus service, park-and-ride travel, regional rail connections in Camden County and Philadelphia, local highways, county roads, and general aviation airports.

The original NJTGO transportation page highlighted a Gloucester County Transit Guide, NJ TRANSIT bus and rail service, and three airport listings. This refreshed guide keeps those original resources while adding a cleaner visitor-friendly structure.

Bus Service

NJ TRANSIT is the main public bus resource for local and Philadelphia-connected travel.

Rail Access

Rail trips are generally reached by connecting to nearby South Jersey and Philadelphia stations.

Highways

Route 55, Route 42, I-295, U.S. 322, Route 45, Route 47, U.S. 130, and the New Jersey Turnpike shape local movement.

Airports

Local general aviation fields serve Gloucester County, with Philadelphia International Airport nearby for commercial flights.

Public Transit

Bus Service

Original Listing Preserved

NJ TRANSIT Bus Service

Phone: 973-275-5555

NJ TRANSIT bus service is the primary public-transit option listed on the original Gloucester County transportation page. Riders should use NJ TRANSIT’s current trip-planning tools, MyBus, service alerts, and PDF route schedules before traveling.

  • Useful for Woodbury, Glassboro, Deptford, Washington Township, Sewell, Paulsboro, and nearby communities.
  • Many South Jersey bus routes connect riders toward Camden, Philadelphia, or other regional transfer points.
  • Always verify current route numbers, stops, fare rules, and alerts before leaving.
County Resource

Gloucester County Transit Guide

The original page linked to a county transit guide described as “Everything you need to get around Gloucester County.” Because county documents and transit links change over time, treat older guide links as legacy references and confirm schedules through NJ TRANSIT or the county’s current website.

Best use: planning a route, checking county services, and finding local transportation contacts before a trip.

Special Transportation

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Gloucester County provides an online application for DTS non-emergency medical transportation. The county notes that the form is for Gloucester County residents requesting transportation and that the service is Monday through Friday only.

Residents should review eligibility and processing details directly with the county before relying on this service.

Regional Connections

Park-and-Ride / Transfer Travel

For longer trips, many county residents combine bus service, park-and-ride travel, Camden-area transfers, PATCO, the Atlantic City Line, and Philadelphia rail stations. Build extra time into any trip that depends on transfers.

  • Common regional destinations include Camden, Center City Philadelphia, 30th Street Station, Lindenwold, and Atlantic City Line transfer points.
  • Check both bus and rail schedules when a trip involves multiple agencies or transfer stops.

Rail Connections

Rail Service

Original Listing Preserved

NJ TRANSIT Rail Service

Phone: 973-275-5555

The original NJTGO page listed NJ TRANSIT Rail Service as a Gloucester County transportation resource. Gloucester County itself is not served like North Jersey’s commuter-rail counties, so rail trips usually involve traveling to a nearby station or transit center first.

  • Use NJ TRANSIT’s train schedule tool for current Atlantic City Line and statewide rail information.
  • South Jersey rail connections often involve Camden County stations, Philadelphia, or bus-to-rail transfers.
  • Plan return trips carefully, especially at night or on weekends.
Nearby Rail

Atlantic City Line, PATCO & River LINE Access

Many Gloucester County rail trips are made by connecting to nearby South Jersey stations outside the county, including the Atlantic City Line, PATCO Speedline, and River LINE transfer points around Camden, Pennsauken, and Lindenwold.

Use official schedules from each operator before choosing a transfer point.

Future / Proposed

Glassboro-Camden Line

The Glassboro-Camden Line has been discussed for years as a future South Jersey rail connection between Gloucester County and Camden. Because project schedules and agency responsibilities can change, visitors should check the official project site and NJ TRANSIT updates for current status.

Planning Note

When to Use Rail

Rail can be helpful for Philadelphia, Camden, airport, sports, concert, and Atlantic City trips, but Gloucester County travelers should compare drive time, bus transfers, parking, and evening return options before choosing rail.

Air Travel

Gloucester County Airports

Original Airport Listing

Cross Keys Airport

Monroe Township / Cross Keys area
Phone: 856-629-3033

Cross Keys Airport is a public-use general aviation airport associated with the Cross Keys area of Monroe Township. The original NJTGO page listed it as a Gloucester County airport.

  • FAA identifier: 17N
  • General aviation airport; verify airport operations before visiting.
  • Skydiving activity and aviation services may affect visitor expectations.
Original Airport Listing

Southern Cross Airport

Williamstown, NJ
Phone: 856-629-6699

Southern Cross Airport is preserved from the original Gloucester County transportation page. Current aviation references identify it as a public-use airport near Williamstown.

  • FAA identifier: C01
  • General aviation use; confirm current contact information and field conditions before travel.
Original Airport Listing

Vineland-Downstown Airport

Vineland / Franklin Township area
Phone: 856-697-3300

The original page listed Vineland-Downstown Airport as a Gloucester County airport. Current aviation references list it with FAA identifier 28N and identify it as a public-use field near Vineland.

  • FAA identifier: 28N
  • General aviation field; verify use restrictions, fuel, runway conditions, and contact information before visiting.
Commercial Flights

Philadelphia International Airport

For commercial passenger flights, many Gloucester County travelers use Philadelphia International Airport. Depending on the town, driving times and bridge/traffic conditions can vary significantly.

  • Allow extra time for I-295, I-76, Route 42, and bridge traffic.
  • Compare parking, rideshare, and public-transit options for each trip.

Road Travel

Major Roads, Bridges & Driving Corridors

North-South Corridors

  • Route 55
  • Route 42
  • I-295
  • New Jersey Turnpike

County & Local Corridors

  • Route 45 / Broad Street corridor
  • Route 47 / Delsea Drive
  • Route 322 / Glassboro and Mullica Hill area
  • County road network serving Woodbury, Sewell, Mantua, and Swedesboro

Delaware River Access

  • Commodore Barry Bridge via U.S. 322
  • I-295 and U.S. 130 industrial / riverfront corridors
  • Regional access toward Philadelphia, Chester, and South Jersey distribution areas
Road-work note: Gloucester County maintains a road-work updates page with schedule notices, county roadway and bridge projects, detours, and engineering contact information. Check it before county travel that depends on Route 322, Route 45, Route 55, CR 551, CR 637, CR 619, or other active construction corridors.

Visitor Planning

Transportation Tips for Gloucester County

For Philadelphia Trips

Compare bus, PATCO transfer, rideshare, and driving options. Philadelphia trips may be faster by car from some towns and easier by transit from others.

For Rowan / Glassboro Trips

Use extra caution around Rowan University, downtown Glassboro, Route 322, and Route 47 during event days, student move-in periods, and construction projects.

For Airport Trips

General aviation users should contact local airports directly. Commercial airline passengers should monitor PHL traffic conditions and parking availability.

For Senior / Medical Trips

County transportation programs may have eligibility, weekday-only service rules, applications, and advance scheduling needs. Confirm directly with Gloucester County before relying on service.