Prudential Center Description:

Parking:

BLUE ZONE

Directions from NJ Turnpike Southbound:
Take exit 15E, Raymond Blvd Westbound towards Newark. Follow winding exit ramps all the way to Raymond Blvd West towards Newark. Look for parking in the Blue (B) lots before Route 21.

(Please Note: Ongoing Construction on I-280 WB at Route 21 may cause HEAVY DELAYS. This route is NOT recommended from NJ Turnpike Southbound).

Directions from NJ Turnpike Northbound:
Take exit 15E, Raymond Blvd Westbound towards Newark. Follow winding exit ramps all the way to Raymond Blvd West towards Newark. Look for parking in the Blue (B) lots before Route 21.

Directions from US 1&9 (Pulaski Skyway) Southbound:
Take Raymond Blvd Exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Raymond Blvd, towards downtown Newark. Look for parking in the Blue (B) lots before Route 21.



GREEN ZONE

Directions from I-78 Eastbound:
Take Exit 56 to Clinton Avenue Elizabeth Avenue. Right at the end of the ramp. Two blocks then left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow signs up to Washington St. and Prudential Center. Look for parking in the Green (G) or Purple (P) lots to the right

....OR Take Exit 57, Route 21/Broad Street. Stay right on ramp towards Broad Street. Look for parking in the Green (G) lots on the left or right.

Directions from I-78 Westbound:
Take Exit 56 to Clinton Avenue Elizabeth Avenue. Right at the end of the ramp. Two blocks then left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow signs to Prudential Center. Look for parking in the Green (G) or Purple (P) lots

....OR Take Exit 57, Route 21/Broad Street. Stay right on ramp towards Broad Street. Look for parking in the Green (G) lots.

Directions from Garden State Parkway Northbound:
Take the GSP to Exit 142, I-78 Eastbound. East to Exit 56 to Clinton Avenue Elizabeth Avenue. Right at the end of the ramp. Two blocks then Left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow signs to Prudential Center. Look for parking in the Purple (P) or Green (G) lots.

...OR Take the GSP to Exit 142, I-78 Eastbound. East to Exit 57, Route 21/Broad Street. Stay right on ramp towards Broad Street. Look for parking in the Green (G) lots.


PURPLE ZONE
Directions from I-78 Eastbound:
Take Exit 56 to Clinton Avenue Elizabeth Avenue. Right at the end of the ramp. Two blocks then Left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow signs up to Washington St. and Prudential Center. Look for parking in the Green (G) or Purple (P) lots to the right.

Directions from I-78 Westbound:
Take Exit 56 to Clinton Avenue Elizabeth Avenue. Right at the end of the ramp. Two blocks then left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow signs to Prudential Center. Look for parking in the Green (G) or Purple (P) lots.

Directions from Garden State Parkway Northbound:
Take the GSP to Exit 142, I-78 Eastbound. East to Exit 56 to Clinton Avenue Elizabeth Avenue. Right at the end of the ramp. Two blocks then Left onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow signs to Prudential Center. Look for parking in the Purple (P) or Green (G) lots.

Directions from Garden State Parkway Southbound:
Take the GSP to Exit 145, I-280 Eastbound. Exit 13 to 1st Street. Right on 1st Street at end of ramp. Travel 5 blocks, then left on W Market Street. Look for parking in the Purple (P) lots.

...OR Exit 145, I-280 Eastbound. Then Exit 15, Martin Luther King Blvd. Right at end of Ramp to Martin Luther King Blvd Southbound. Travel one block, then turn left onto Orange Street. Travel five blocks then turn right onto Broad Street. Look for parking in the Yellow (Y) or Purple (P) lots.

Directions from I-280 Eastbound:
Exit 13 to 1st Street. Right on 1st Street at end of ramp. Travel 5 blocks, then left on W Market Street. Look for parking in the Yellow (Y) or Purple (P) lots.

...OR Exit 15, Martin Luther King Blvd Right at end of Ramp to Martin Luther King Blvd Southbound. Travel one block, then turn left onto Orange Street. Travel five blocks then turn right onto Broad Street. Look for parking in the Yellow (Y) or Purple (P) lots.

**Anticipate Delays on This Route**

ORANGE ZONE
Directions from Garden State Parkway Southbound:
Exit 145, I-280 Eastbound. Then Exit 15, Martin Luther King Blvd. BLVD. Right at end of Ramp to MLK BLVD Southbound. Travel one block, then turn left onto Orange Street. Travel four to five blocks and look for parking in the Orange (O) zone. Show event ticket for a free shuttle bus to the arena.

Directions from I-280 Eastbound:
Exit 145, I-280 Eastbound. Then Exit 15, Martin Luther King Blvd. BLVD. Right at end of Ramp to MLK BLVD Southbound. Travel one block, then turn left onto Orange Street. Travel four to five blocks and look for parking in the Orange (O) zone. Show event ticket for a free shuttle bus to the arena.

YELLOW ZONE
Directions from Garden State Parkway Southbound:
Exit 145, I-280 Eastbound. Then Exit 15, Martin Luther King Blvd. . Right at end of Ramp to Martin Luther King Blvd. Southbound. Travel one block, then turn left onto Orange Street. Travel five blocks then turn right onto Broad Street. Look for parking in the Yellow (Y) or Purple (P) lots.

Directions from I-280 Eastbound:
Exit 13 to 1st Street. Right on 1st Street at end of ramp. Travel 5 blocks, then left on W Market Street. Look for parking in the Yellow (Y) or Purple (P) lots.

...OR Exit 15, Martin Luther King Blvd. Right at end of Ramp to Martin Luther King Blvd. Southbound. Travel one block, then turn left onto Orange Street. Travel five blocks then turn right onto Broad Street. Look for parking in the Yellow (Y) or Purple (P) lots.

Public Transportation:

Traveling to Prudential Center by Public Transit
Plan your trip in advance by consulting a timetable and make sure to check return departure times as some service does not operate after midnight. To ease your trip, purchase your return rail ticket when you begin your trip. You can use your rail ticket for free travel on connecting bus or light rail service in Newark.


From the South
By NJ TRANSIT
The Northeast Corridor offers daily service between Trenton and Newark Penn Station. SEPTA connections are available at Trenton Station for customers from the Philadelphia area.

The North Jersey Coast Line provides daily service between Bay Head and Newark Penn Station.


From the West
By NJ TRANSIT
The Raritan Valley Line provides service from High Bridge to Newark Penn Station on weekdays, and from Raritan to Newark Penn Station on weekends and holidays.


From the Northwest
By NJ TRANSIT (rail and bus)
The Morris & Essex Lines provides daily service to Newark Broad Street Station from Gladstone and Dover via Summit.

The Montclair-Boonton Line provides weekday service only to Newark Broad Street Station from Hackettstown via Montclair.

At Newark Broad Street Station, Academy Bus lines will provide arena-goers an express “Prudential Center” bus that will offer a free 8-minute ride to the arena for all Prudential Center events. Buses will drop-off and pick-up at Lafayette Street directly in front of the arena. NJ Transit buses 13, 27, 39 also service Prudential Center patrons at no charge with proof of a round trip train ticket.

Customers requiring an elevator to access street level from the Broad Street station should travel to the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station at Secaucus Junction and connect with a Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train to Newark Penn Station. Elevators will become available at Newark Broad Street Station in 2008.


From the North
By NJ TRANSIT
Simple rail connections are available at Secaucus Junction from Bergen, Passaic, Rockland and Orange counties via the Main, Bergen County and Port Jervis lines. Prudential Center customers should connect with a Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train at the Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station at Secaucus Junction for service to Newark Penn Station.


From the East
Midtown and Lower Manhattan/Hoboken/Jersey City
By NJ TRANSIT
Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains provide daily service between Penn Station New York and Newark Penn Station, an approximate 17 to 20-minute trip. Prudential Center is a two-block walk from Newark Penn Station.


By PATH
Just minutes from Newark Penn Station, PATH provides service every 10-15 minutes for arena-goers from Manhattan, Hoboken, and Jersey City.

Traveling by Light Rail
Newark Light Rail operates between Broad Street Station (adjacent to the Newark Broad Street Station) and Newark Penn Station and between Grove Street Station in Bloomfield and Newark Penn Station. Parking is available at Grove Street Station, however, spaces are limited during normal business hours on weekdays. Prudential Center is within walking distance of Newark Penn and Military Park stations.

Walking from Newark Penn Station to Prudential Center
Prudential Center is just two blocks from Newark Penn Station. Look for directional signs at the station to guide your walk.

From train platforms
Follow signs to a stairway at the end of the platform leading to Market Street. At the bottom of the stairs bear left and walk two blocks to Mulberry Street. Turn left on Mulberry Street. Prudential Center will be on your right.

From the Main Waiting Room
Exit the station at Market Street, walking along Raymond Plaza West and turning right on Market Street. Walk two blocks to Mulberry Street and turn left. Prudential Center will be on your right.

From Newark Light Rail
Take the escalator to the main level and follow signs to the waiting room. Exit the station at the Market Street exit, following the directions noted from the main waiting room.

From the bus lanes
Walk along the pedestrian walkway adjacent to the station building until you reach Raymond Plaza West and turn left. Turn right when you reach Market Street and walk two blocks to Mulberry Street. Make a left at Mulberry Street. Prudential Center will be on your right.

Or enter the station and follow the signs to the main waiting room. Exit the station at the Market Street exit, following the directions noted for the main waiting room.

Tickets, Fares and Customer Information
For more information on services and fares to Prudential Center on NJ TRANSIT, visit njtransit.com or call (800) 772-2222. For details on PATH visit panynj.gov. or call (800) 234-PATH (7284).

Helpful Tips
• Purchase your rail ticket prior to boarding if ticket vending machines or ticket agents are available to avoid a $5 surcharge onboard.
• Buy your return trip ticket before going to Prudential Center to save time.
• Use your round trip rail ticket or pass to travel for free on connecting light rail service to Newark Penn Station or bus service to the Prudential Center.
• All buses serving Prudential Center and Downtown Newark require exact fare. One dollar bills and most U.S. coins are accepted. Bus operators cannot make change. If you are not using a rail ticket or pass to travel on connecting bus service, be sure to check NJ TRANSIT’s website or a bus schedule to determine the fare prior to traveling.

Station and Parking Information
For information about NJ TRANSIT stations or park & rides, including a list of accessible stations for people with disabilities, go to njtransit.com.

Parking
Parking is limited at most stations on weekdays until approximately 6 p.m. If you are traveling before that time, consider having someone drop you off at a station or travel from a station with a large parking area such as:
• Ramsey Route 17 Station (Main Line)
• Montclair State University Station (Montclair-Boonton Line, no service on weekends)
• Summit Station (Morris & Essex Lines)
• Bridgewater Station (Raritan Valley Line)
• Metropark Station (Northeast Corridor)
• Hamilton Station (Northeast Corridor)
• Grove Street Station (Newark Light Rail)


Take The Bus To Prudential Center!
From the South
By bus
No. 62 Newark – Woodbridge – Perth Amboy

From the West
By bus
No. 1 Newark
No. 5 Kinney
No. 13 Broad Street – Clinton Avenue
No. 21 Main Street
No. 25 Springfield Avenue
No. 27 Mount Prospect
No. 34 Market Street
No. 39 Chancellor Avenue – Kearny Avenue
No. 41 Park Avenue
No. 59 Plainfield – Newark
No. 65 Newark – Somerville
No. 66 Newark – Mountainside
No. 70 Newark – Livingston Mall

From the Northwest
By bus
No. 11 Newark – Willowbrook
No. 28 Newark – Montclair State – Willowbrook
No. 29 Bloomfield Avenue
No. 72 Newark – Paterson

From the North
By bus
No. 13 Broad Street – Clinton Avenue
No. 27 Mount Prospect
No. 76 Hackensack – Newark

Hudson County
By bus
No. 1 Newark
No. 39 Chancellor Avenue – Kearny Avenue
No. 40 Kearny – Jersey Gardens

Downtown Newark
Buses serving Newark Penn Station
Upon arriving at the station, it is only a short walk to Prudential Center. Routes serving Newark Penn Station are:

No. 1 Newark
No. 5 Kinney
No. 21 Main Street
No. 25 Springfield Avenue
No. 28 Newark – Montclair State – Willowbrook*
No. 29 Bloomfield Avenue*
No. 34 Market Street
No. 39 Chancellor Avenue – Kearny Avenue*
No. 40 Kearny – Jersey Gardens
No. 62 Newark – Woodbridge – Perth Amboy
No. 70 Newark – Livingston Mall
No. 71 Newark – West Caldwell
No. 72 Newark – Paterson
No. 73 Newark – Orange – Livingston
No. 76 Newark – Hackensack
No. 79 Newark – Parsippany Express*
No. 108 Newark – New York

For more information about NJ TRANSIT service and fares, visit www.njtransit.com or call (800) 772-2222. Text Telephone is (800) 772-2287.

General Rules:

Small, non-professional still cameras may be brought into Prudential Center. Please note that for certain events cameras may not be allowed into the arena. Video, audio, and professional camera and recording devices are prohibited.

Miscellaneous:

For additional information, please visit www.prucenter.com


Driving direction to Prudential Center:
From New Jersey Turnpike:
• Take exit 15E (Newark/Jersey City), follow signs to Raymond Blvd. At the stop light make a right and proceed about 2 miles to Mulberry Street (Downtown Newark).
• Turn left onto Mulberry St.
• Continue past Market Street and Edison Place, Prudential Center is on the right.


From Garden State Parkway South
• Take exit 145, follow signs to Route 280 East Harrison/Newark.
• Take exit 15A (Route 21/Downtown Newark).
• Make right and proceed for ½ mile on Route 21 until the Market Street intersection.
• Make a right at the light onto Market Street.
• Make a left at the next light at the intersection of Market Street and Mulberry, Prudential Center is on the right.


From Garden State Parkway North/Route 78
• Take exit 142 (Route 78), follow Route 78 east to exit 58A and follow signs for Rt. 1 and 9 North and then proceed to Rt. 21 North (McCarter Highway).
• Continue north on Rt. 21 for approximately 1.5 miles. At the Market Street intersection, make a left onto Market Street.
• Make a left at the next light at the intersection of Market Street and Mulberry, Prudential Center is on the right.


From Newark Liberty International Airport
• Follow signs for Rt. 1 and 9 North and follow directions above for Garden State Parkway North.


From New York City
• From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnel follow signs to New Jersey Turnpike South.
• Follow directions above for New Jersey Turnpike.


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