Directions & Parking
State Theatre New Jersey is easily reached by car or public transportation.
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Directions
By Train
An NJ TRANSIT/Amtrak railway station is located just a few blocks away. The line that comes into the New Brunswick Station is the Northeast Corridor. For schedules and fares, visit njtransit.com.
NJ TRANSIT customers and employees receive a 20% discount on select State Theatre shows by showing proof of NJ TRANSIT ridership or employment when arriving at the venue.
By Car
From Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 18, Route 27, Route 130, Interstate 287:
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.
From the Garden State Parkway:
Take exit 129 to the New Jersey Turnpike South. Take exit 9 off the Turnpike to Route 18 North to New Brunswick.
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.
From the New Jersey Turnpike:
Take exit 9 to Route 18 North towards New Brunswick.
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.
From Route 1:
Take Route 1 to Route 18 North. Take Route 18 North toward New Brunswick.
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.
Using Route 27 North:
Take Route 27 North into downtown New Brunswick and go past the intersection of Route 27 and Easton Avenue, where the train station is located. At the next traffic light, turn right onto George Street. Proceed 4 blocks and turn right onto Livingston Avenue. STNJ is halfway down the block on the right side of the street.
Using Route 27 South:
Take Route 27 South over the Raritan River Bridge. At the second traffic light turn left onto Neilson Street. Proceed 1 block to Church Street and turn right; at the intersection, turn left onto George Street. Go three more blocks and turn right onto Livingston Avenue. STNJ is halfway down the block in the right side of the street.
From Route 130:
Take Route 130 North to Route 1 North. Proceed about 2 miles to Route 18 North. Take Route 18 North.
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.
Using Interstate 287 from North of New Brunswick:
Take exit 10 and bear right onto Easton Avenue (follow street signs for New Brunswick). Stay on Easton Avenue approximately 5 miles until it comes to an end in downtown New Brunswick. Turn left onto Albany Street / Route 27 and make a right at the next traffic light onto George Street. Proceed 4 blocks and turn right onto Livingston Avenue. STNJ is halfway down the block on the right side of the street.
Using Interstate 287 from South of New Brunswick:
Take Route 287 North to Route 1 South to Route 18 North towards New Brunswick.
Follow Route 18 North to the New Street Exit (stay in the right lane for local New Brunswick exits). Take the exit ramp (New Street) over Route 18 to the first light, which is Neilsen Street.
Parking
Do You Have a Parking Lot?
The State Theatre does not have its own parking area. There are several parking garages located near the theater as well as street parking. For more information on parking please visit the New Brunswick Parking Authority
Handicap Parking
There are a limited number of handicap accessible spots located in front of the theater and metered street parking located around the theater. These spots cannot be reserved in advance and are on a first come first server basis. Additional handicap spots are located in the Civic Square Parking Deck. Please allow extra time for parking when attending a show. Visit the NBPA parking locator here.
Reserve Your Parking in Advance
The New Brunswick Parking Authority has partnered with ParkMobile. Advance reservations may be available for some shows at the parking decks, which are operated exclusively by the New Brunswick Parking Authority. Several parking decks are located within walking distance of State Theatre. Please visit ParkMobile here, you can also download the ParkMobile App in the App Store and search for “State Theatre” then choose the event you plan to attend.
Please note parking is operated the by New Brunswick Parking Authority and State Theatre does not have control over parking spaces or advance reservation availability. Please contact the New Brunswick Parking Authority directly with any questions through this link or by calling 732-545-3118.
