Lakewood Terminal
| Company type | Transit facility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Bus Terminal |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Fate | Refurbished in 1989 by NJ Transit |
| Headquarters | Lakewood, New Jersey , United States |
Area served | Ocean County, New Jersey; New York City; Philadelphia; Atlantic City; Jersey Shore |
| Products | Bus transit services |
| Owner | NJ Transit |
Lakewood Terminal operates as a regional bus terminus under the ownership and management of NJ Transit (NJT), situated at the junction of 1st and Lexington Avenues in Lakewood, New Jersey. This terminal facilitates transportation services to destinations such as Atlantic City, Hudson County, New York, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore, including connections within the Ocean Ride system serving Ocean County. Positioned close to the crossroads of Route 88 and U.S. Route 9, a significant commuter route and historic Central Railroad of New Jersey corridor, it holds potential for future linkage to the MOM rail line. The facility provides parking accommodations for 92 vehicles.
History
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Lakewood gained prominence as a winter vacation destination. Rail service commenced in 1860 through what later became known as the New Jersey Southern Railroad. From 1929 until 1941, the luxurious Blue Comet train operated by CNJ served the region. Passenger train operations were discontinued by 1957.
The terminal originally opened as the Lincoln Bus Terminal in 1950, constructed by the Lincoln Stages Bus Company, which was later renamed Lincoln Transit. This operator managed the route between Atlantic City and New York until it ceased operations in 1983. Additionally, Greyhound Lines and Public Service Coordinated Transport (which eventually became Transport of New Jersey and was acquired by NJT in 1983) utilized this terminal. In January 1989, NJT finalized a $500,000 refurbishment of the site.
Services
Key NJ Transit bus routes operating through this terminal include:
- Route 137: Connecting Lakewood with Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City
- Route 139: Linking Lakewood to Port Authority Bus Terminal (New York City)
- Route 317: Running from Asbury Park to Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal
- Route 559: Serving Lakewood to Atlantic City Bus Terminal
- Route 67: Operating between Toms River and Newark Penn Station
Local transit options are provided by Ocean Ride through the OC3 Brick / Lakewood / Toms River and OC4 Lakewood – Brick Link routes.
Future Developments
A newly established multi-modal center at 9th Street and Clifton now functions as a central hub for Lakewood’s growing bus system, supporting ongoing regional transit expansion.