Facility Overview
The 22nd Street Park & Ride, situated at 92 E 19th St in Bayonne, New Jersey, is a designated commuter surface parking facility serving the adjacent 22nd Street Station on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR). Configured as an expansive, open-air surface lot, this location offers straightforward ground-level parking with clearly marked stalls and wide transit lanes. Because it is an outdoor facility without low-clearance ceiling slabs or overhead piping, it easily accommodates full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, commercial service vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers, alongside standard passenger sedans.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Strategically situated in the heart of eastern Bayonne, this facility serves as an essential jumping-off point for both neighborhood exploration and regional commuting. The bustling Broadway commercial corridor is just a brief 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) west, offering an array of local bakeries, Italian delis, pizzerias, banks, and boutique storefronts. For leisure and waterfront relaxation, Dennis P. Collins Park along the Kill Van Kull and Stephen R. Gregg Bayonne County Park are both a short 5-to-8-minute drive away. Additionally, the lot is situated only 3 miles north of the Cape Liberty Cruise Port, making it a familiar landmark and transit node for visitors navigating the peninsula.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Ingress and egress are positioned along East 19th Street and East 22nd Street near Avenue E, providing smooth local traffic circulation with easy access to Route 440 and the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 78) Newark Bay Extension at Exit 14A. The lot\'s primary advantage is its immediate adjacency to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) 22nd Street Station platform. Passengers can board northbound trains for direct connections to Jersey City (Liberty State Park, Exchange Place, and Newport) as well as Hoboken Terminal. From Exchange Place and Hoboken, riders can effortlessly transfer to PATH trains, NJ Transit commuter rail lines, and NY Waterway ferries heading directly into Midtown and Lower Manhattan.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Direct walk-up access to the 22nd Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station platform
- Open-air surface parking layout with no vertical overhead clearance limitations
- Designated accessible ADA parking stalls located near platform ramps
- Paved surface with marked driving aisles and pedestrian walkways
- Well-illuminated premises for early morning and evening commuters
- On-site ticketing machines and digital mobile payment options
- Convenient connectivity to local NJ Transit bus lines along Avenue C and Broadway
Ideal For
- Daily business commuters bound for Jersey City, Hoboken, and Manhattan seeking to avoid bridge and tunnel tolls
- Cruise travelers utilizing local transport or rideshares to connect to nearby Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Local visitors shopping and dining along Bayonne\'s vibrant Broadway and Avenue C retail strips
- Regional travelers attending sporting events, concerts, or conventions in Jersey City, Newark, or New York City via multi-modal transit
Visitor & Driver Tips
Commuters heading into Jersey City or Manhattan should plan to arrive before 8:00 AM on weekdays to secure spaces closest to the boarding platform, as prime spots fill rapidly during the morning peak. Make sure to purchase your parking ticket at the pay station or activate your session via the designated parking app before stepping onto the light rail platform, as parking enforcement is active. Remember that light rail fare is separate from parking; purchase and validate your one-way or monthly light rail ticket at the platform validators before boarding to ensure a smooth, worry-free trip.
