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Each county and town in New Jersey offers its own transportation services, which can be scheduled in advance for travel within the town or county. Town bus operators generally provide service within the town, while county buses operate within the county. These buses are separate from NJ Transit. The cost for these buses typically ranges from $0.50 to $2 per trip, depending on the town or county.

 

County Bus

Burlington County
Service Name: BurLink
Phone Number: (609) 883-8891
Website:Burlington County Transportation
Cost: Information not specified; please contact for details.
Operating Hours: Schedules vary by route; please refer to the BurLink Schedules for specific times.
Eligibility: Open to the general public.

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Cumberland County
Service Name: Cumberland Area Transit System (CATS)
Phone Number: (856) 691-7799
Website: CATS Transportation
Cost: Information not specified; please contact for details.
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday; specific times not specified; please contact for details.
Eligibility: Available to county residents, including seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and the general public.

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Hunterdon County
Service Name: The LINK Transportation System
Phone Number: (800) 842-0531
Cost: Information not specified; please contact for details.
Operating Hours: Schedules vary by route; please refer to the LINK Schedules for specific times.
Eligibility: Open to all residents; specific services may have additional eligibility criteria.

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Middlesex County
Service Name: Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT)
Phone Number: (800) 221-3520
Website:Middlesex County RIDE
Cost:

• Fixed Route Shuttle: Suggested fare of $1 for the general public and $0.50 for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• RIDE On-Demand: $3 per ride.
  Operating Hours:
• Fixed Route Shuttle: Schedules vary by route; please refer to the RIDE Shuttle Routes for specific times.
• RIDE On-Demand:
  • Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Eligibility:
• Fixed Route Shuttle: Open to the general public.
• RIDE Reservations: Available to individuals aged 60 and above, and persons with disabilities aged 18 and older.
• RIDE On-Demand: Available to all within the service area.

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Somerset County
Service Name: Somerset County Transportation
Phone Number: (908) 231-7116 or Toll-Free at (800) 246-0527
Website: Somerset County Transportation
Cost:

• CAT (Community Access Transit) Shuttle: Free of charge.
• Paratransit Services: A suggested donation of $2 per ride; some trips may vary in suggested donation based on distance and purpose.
  Operating Hours:
• CAT Shuttle: Schedules vary by route; please refer to the County Shuttle Schedules for specific times.
• Paratransit Services: Monday to Friday, approximately 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
  Eligibility:
• CAT Shuttle: Open to the general public.
• Paratransit Services: Available to Somerset County residents aged 60 and above, and persons with disabilities aged 18 and older.

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Sussex County
Service Name: Skylands Ride
Phone Number: (973) 579-0480
Website: Skylands Ride
Cost: Information not specified; please contact for details.
Operating Hours: Schedules vary by service; please refer to the Skylands Ride Services for specific times.
Eligibility: Open to the general public; specific services may have additional eligibility criteria.

 

Town Buses

 

Hoboken

• Service Name: Hoboken Hop
• Phone Number: (201) 420-2000
• Website: Hoboken Hop
• Cost: Free
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Eligibility: Open to the general public

 

Jersey City

• Service Name: Via Jersey City
• Phone Number: (201) 547-5000
• Website: Jersey City Transportation Resources
• Cost: $2 per ride
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Eligibility: Open to the general public

 

Newark

• Service Name: Newark GoBus
• Phone Number: (973) 275-5555
• Website: NJ Transit GoBus
• Cost: Standard NJ Transit bus fares apply
• Operating Hours: Daily, with varying schedules depending on the route
• Eligibility: Open to the general public

 

Piscataway Township

• Service Name: Piscataway Senior Transportation
• Phone Number: (732) 562-1133
• Website: Piscataway Township Transportation
• Cost: Free
• Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Eligibility: Residents aged 60 and above, or individuals with disabilities

 

Princeton

• Service Name: Princeton FreeB
• Phone Number: (609) 452-1491
• Website: Princeton FreeB
• Cost: Free
• Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday, with varying schedules depending on the route
• Eligibility: Open to the general public

 

Disclaimer: 

Please note that services, schedules, and costs are subject to change. It's advisable to contact the respective transportation departments or visit their official websites for the most current information.