NJ Transit Bus Services
NJ TRANSIT operates six public transit buses that serve Somerset County.
Click the appropriate links for additional information regarding bus routes and schedules. Additional information on routes and fares can be obtained by calling RideWise at (908) 704-1011 or NJ TRANSIT at (973) 275-5555
Access Link - NJ TRANSIT
Access Link is for people with disabilities who are unable to use the local fixed route bus. Access Link service was developed to comply with the paratransit regulations of the ADA and is comparable to the NJ TRANSIT local fixed route bus system. In order to use Access Link, riders must first apply for eligibility. All persons interested in applying for Access Link service are required to attend an in-person transportation assessment interview. Access Link does not take assessments over the phone or by mail. To arrange for a transportation assessment appointment, please contact NJ TRANSIT by dialing 1-800-955-2321 (TT 1-800-955-6765) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Choose the “not a certified Access Link rider” option to speak with a Certification Assistant.
NJ TRANSIT 95
NJ TRANSIT 95 bus provides local weekday only bus service from the Watchung Park n Ride to:
- Scotch Plains
- Westfield
- Mountainside
- Springfield
- Union
- Hillside
- Newark Penn Station
(Market Street East bus lane)
The bus travels along Route 22, Mountain Avenue and Morris Avenue. Buses run in the morning (eastbound) between 5:30 – 10 a.m. and in the afternoon (westbound) from 3:30-8:00 p.m.
NJ TRANSIT 95 schedule (PDF file)
This new bus route is part of the Pulaski Skyway traffic mitigation plan.
Use the NJ TRANSIT online trip planner to view service to/from a specific location and calculate the travel cost.
The Watchung Park and Ride is located in the Sears parking lot at the corner of Route 22 East and Terrill Road. There are 100 spots available for travelers taking the bus.
Route 22 East:
Turn right off Route 22 into the Sears parking lot. At the stop sign, turn left. The lot is directly to the left.
Route 22 West:
Take the jug handle at Terrill Road and cross over Route 22. Make the first right into the Sears parking lot. At the stop sign, turn right. The lot will be directly in front.
NJ TRANSIT 114/117
NJ TRANSIT 114 provides local bus service from:
Bridgewater
(Bridgewater Commons Mall near Bloomingdale’s)- Somerville
(Main Street & Grove Street) - Bound Brook
(Union Avenue at Tea Street) - North Plainfield
(Mountain Avenue at Watchung Avenue)
to:
- Dunellen
- Plainfield
- Scotch Plains
- Mountainside
- Springfield
- Union
- Hillside
- New York Port Authority
The bus travels along Route 28 and Route 22, on weekdays and weekends.
NJ TRANSIT 117 provides express bus service from:
- Somerville (Mountain Avenue at Oak Terrace/Brookside Avenue)
- Somerville (Main Street and Grove Street)
- Bound Brook (Route 22 at Mountain Avenue)
- North Plainfield (Mountain Avenue at Watchung Avenue)
to:
- Scotch Plains
- Mountainside
- Union
- New York Port Authority
The bus travels along Route 22 on weekdays only.
NJ TRANSIT 114/117 Schedule (PDF file)
Use the NJ TRANSIT online trip planner to view service to/from specific locations and calculate the travel cost.
NJ TRANSIT 65/66
NJ TRANSIT 65 bus provides limited daily service from:
- Bridgewater
(Bridgewater Commons Mall near Bloomingdale’s) - Somerville
(Main Street & Grove Street) - Bound Brook
(Union Ave at Tea Street) - North Plainfield
(Mountain Avenue at Watchung Avenue)
to:
- Dunellen
- Plainfield
- Scotch Plains
- Cranford
- Mountainside
- Springfield
- Union
- Hillside
- Newark
(Washington Street at James Street)
NJ TRANSIT 65/66 Schedule (PDF file)
Use the NJ TRANSIT online trip planner to view service to/from specific locations and calculate the travel cost.
NJ TRANSIT 822
NJ TRANSIT 822 provides local weekday and Saturday service from:
- North Plainfield (Somerset Street at Jackson Avenue)
- North Plainfield (K-Mart Shopping Center – Route 22)
to:
- Plainfield Rail Station
- Netherwood Rail Station
- JFK Medical Center
NJ TRANSIT 822 Schedule (PDF file)
Use the NJ TRANSIT online trip planner to view service to/from specific locations and calculate the travel cost.
NJ TRANSIT 605
NJ TRANSIT 605 provides weekday, Saturday and Sunday service from Route 206 and Orchard Road in Montgomery to:
- Montgomery Center
- Princeton North Shopping Center (Princeton Township)
- Princeton Shopping Center
- Princeton Medical Center
- Palmer Square
- Princeton University
- Princeton Rail Station (Princeton Boro)
- Princeton Market Fair
- Nassau Park (West Windsor Township)
- Mercer Mall
- Quaker Bridge Mall (Lawrence Township)
NJ TRANSIT 605 Schedule (PDF file)
Use the NJ TRANSIT online trip planner to view service to/from specific locations and calculate the travel cost.
NJ TRANSIT WHEELS 986
NJ TRANSIT WHEELS 986 provides weekday service from:
- North Plainfield (Watchung Avenue)
- North Plainfield (Somerset Street)
- Watchung (Valley Road)
to:
- Plainfield Rail Station
- Summit Rail Station
- Connell Corporate Center (Berkeley Heights)
- Summit Medical Center (Berkeley Heights)
- Bell Labs (New Providence)
- Murray Hill Rail Station (New Providence)
NJ TRANSIT WHEELS 986 Schedule (PDF file)
Use the NJ TRANSIT online trip planner to view service to/from specific locations and calculate the travel cost.
