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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Bernardsville
Visit Bernardsville for a half‑day stop; no overnight needed unless you want golf or a spa stay.
Bernardsville is a small affluent town in Somerset County, New Jersey, known for historic districts and upscale golf clubs. It is a quick rail stop on NJ Transit’s Gladstone Branch, making it easy to combine with a day trip to New York City or nearby attractions.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms) (check)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–70 excl. bed · Mid $80–120 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | $3–5 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $8–12 |
| NJ Transit fare to NYC (one way) | $12–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Bernardsville → New York (NJ Transit)
- about $13 one way, ~1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
NJ Transit Gladstone Branch (Bernardsville station) to NYC and Summit; Route 202 runs through town; local roads are winding – use a GPS.
See and do
Known for
- Somerset Hills Golf Club
- Roxiticus Golf Club
- Olcott Avenue Historic District
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | NJ Transit Gladstone Branch to Summit, then transfer to Midtown Direct; about 1 h total | ≈1 h |
| Morristown | NJ Transit or drive via Route 202; ~15 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Bernards Inn
- Historic hotel dating to 1907; classic décor, on Route 202.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited late‑night public transport; last NJ Transit train around 10 pm.
- Back‑road navigation can be confusing for visitors.
Generally safe; watch for traffic on back roads and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bernardsville yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Somerset Hills Golf Club
- Roxiticus Golf Club
- Olcott Avenue Historic District
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bernardsville official website: www.bernardsvilleboro.org/
- Wikivoyage: Bernardsville, revision 4100536 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4100536
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Bernardsville
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
US citizens use 911; nearest US consular services are in New York City.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/bernardsville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.