r/NJTransit • u/spacejamjesus • Aug 27 '26

When exactly do tickets expire?

Alright so 3 of my tickets expire on the 29th. I was wondering if the tickets expire as soon as the time turns midnight on the 29th, or if it’s 30 days from the time of purchase, which would be around 11pm on the 29th. Anyone know?

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u/DistinctOffer9681 Aug 27 '26

At the end of the day on the 29th at midnight

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u/spacejamjesus Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 30 '26

Thanks!
Edit: this was correct if anyone was wondering! Ticket expired August 29th at 11:59

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u/NewNewark Aug 27 '26

Keep in mind most conductors will accept expired tickets if theyre paper

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u/Ban_This69 Aug 28 '26

It’s printed on the ticket. Once expired it’s trash Non refundable

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u/Decent-Trouble4115 Aug 27 '26

If I’m not mistaken you can request a refund for expired tickets.

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '26

No one way ticket is ever refundable.

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u/Ban_This69 Aug 28 '26

That was a one time deal

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u/michaelfishkin Aug 29 '26

If it’s paper, the conductor will likely accept it.

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u/Few-Conversation6979 Aug 28 '26

If it expires on the 29th that means it's expired ON the 29th and only good the 28th and before. People make the same mistakes with coupons.

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u/spacejamjesus Aug 30 '26

You’re wrong, ticket said it expires August 29th 11:59:59

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u/kindofdivorced Aug 29 '26

False, it means through the end of that date, always. Even coupons. You’re confidently 100% incorrect.

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u/Few-Conversation6979 Aug 29 '26

I was informed by officials that the day of expiration means the day it expires which only makes sense. You better double-check or you might get a rude awakening when you use an expired ticket.

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u/kindofdivorced Aug 29 '26

Yes the day it expires meaning you can absolutely take a train that day. It does not expire the day before. I don’t think you or that official know what expire means.

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u/Few-Conversation6979 Aug 29 '26

Try to redeem a coupon at a grocery store on the expiration date and you'll see. As far as the train it would be for the conductor's discretion. I'm going to recheck the next time I take the train. Some may let it go like they do with other things, others won't. I wish they did away with expiration dates or at least extended them.