How is the commute from Butler, NJ?

No active passenger rail station (the New York, Susquehanna & Western line through town is freight-only).

Which school district serves Butler, NJ?

Butler is served by Butler Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Butler

Butler is a small borough in northern Morris County with deep industrial roots — it grew up around one of the world's oldest hard-rubber factories — and a compact Main Street downtown. It offers an affordable Morris County entry point with Route 23 running through town and commuter bus service to Manhattan.

THIS BUILDING ONCE WAS PART OF ONE OF THE OLDEST HARD RUBBER FACTORIES IN THE WORLD. A SMALL RUBBER COMPANY, WHICH OPERATED HERE SINCE 1869, EXPANDED INTO A HIGPhoto: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0

The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad station in Butler, New Jersey just before Hurricane Irene's arrival in August 2011.Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0

Home prices in Butler

Home prices in Butler vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Butler

Main Street — the borough's downtown of shops and eateries.
The historic NYS&W railroad station — remnant of Butler's rail heritage.
The American Hard Rubber factory district — landmark of the town's industrial past.
Butler Park — local park and recreation space.
The Route 23 commercial corridor.
Ramapo Mountain State Forest — hiking nearby, about 15 minutes north (nearby, not in Butler).

Commuting from Butler

No active passenger rail station (the New York, Susquehanna & Western line through town is freight-only).
NJ Transit bus 194 (Butler–New York express) runs along Route 23 into Manhattan (per Moovit schedule data; read September 24, 2026).
Nearest NJ Transit rail stations: Lincoln Park or Towaco on the Montclair-Boonton Line, about an 11-minute drive from Route 23 in Butler (per a LoopNet transit summary; approximate).
Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).

Schools in Butler

Public schools: Butler Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Butler FAQs

What is the housing market like in Butler, NJ?
Home prices in Butler vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Butler, NJ?
No active passenger rail station (the New York, Susquehanna & Western line through town is freight-only).
Which school district serves Butler, NJ?
Butler is served by Butler Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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