Somerset County Bus Services
Somerset County operates three different public transit bus lines- SCOOT, DASH, and CAT. These buses can be used by anyone for work, school, errands, or recreation.
Somerset County buses operate Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary to ride. The fare is $2.00 per trip, and transfer tickets can be purchased from the driver for $0.50.
Rather than having designated bus stops, Somerset County buses follow a flag system; passengers “flag” or wave to signal the bus driver to stop anywhere along the route where it’s safe for the driver to pull over. The locations and times listed on the bus schedules are approximate time-points, meaning the bus is expected to be in the area around that time. To ensure the bus stays on schedule, the driver will not stop if there is no one waiting to board the bus at a particular time-point. Passengers can get on or off the bus anywhere along the route.
Visit the links below for information regarding bus routes and schedules.
2025 Somerset County Bus Transportation Alerts and Notifications
CAT-1R and CAT-2R
There are two separate CAT shuttle routes – CAT- 1R (Branchburg, Somerville, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Franklin, New Brunswick) and CAT-2R (North Plainfield, Bound Brook, Somerville, Raritan, Branchburg). Both routes travel to Raritan Valley Community College. CAT shuttles do not run on weekends.
CAT-1R Schedule
CAT-2R Schedule
On certain holidays and in certain weather conditions, CAT buses run on a modified schedule:
CAT-1R Modified Schedule
CAT-2R Modified Schedule
General Information:
- SCOOT, DASH and CAT run Monday through Friday only.
- SCOOT, DASH and CAT follow a fixed route and schedule. Drivers will not make unscheduled route changes.
- Route deviation service is available where conditions allow. One deviation per trip will be allowed. Riders needing route deviation must call 908-231-7115 24-hours in advance.
- The fare is $2.00 for a one-way ride. Exact change in coins or dollar bills is required. Transfer tickets can be purchased from the driver for $0.50.
- Tickets can be purchased in advance, at face value, from the driver or by calling 908-231-7115.
- Children age 5 and under ride free if accompanied by an adult.
- All buses are accessible. Drivers will assist customers who need help getting on or off the bus.
- The bus route is subject to change due to weather conditions, roadway construction or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Service animals, respirators and portable oxygen tanks are permissible.
CAT buses do not operate on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving Friday
- Christmas Day
DASH - Bound Brook to New Brunswick
DASH travels between Bound Brook and the New Brunswick Rail Station by way of Davidson Avenue and Cottontail Lane in the Somerset section of Franklin Township.
On certain holidays and in certain weather conditions, DASH buses run on a modified schedule:
DASH 851 & 852 Modified Schedule
Connections with the Raritan Valley Line can be made at the Bound Brook Rail Station. Connections with the Northeast Corridor Line can be made at the New Brunswick Rail Station.
Raritan Valley Line Schedule
Northeast Corridor Line Schedule
The following Middlesex County buses connect to DASH at the New Brunswick Rail Station:
M1 – New Brunswick/Jamesburg/8A Shuttle Schedule
M5 – BrunsQuik/Jersey Avenue/ Commercial Avenue Schedule
General Information:
- SCOOT, DASH and CAT run Monday through Friday only.
- SCOOT, DASH and CAT follow a fixed route and schedule. Drivers will not make unscheduled route changes.
- Route deviation service is available where conditions allow. One deviation per trip will be allowed. Riders needing route deviation must call 908-231-7115 24-hours in advance.
- The fare is $2.00 for a one-way ride. Exact change in coins or dollar bills is required. Transfer tickets can be purchased from the driver for $0.50.
- Tickets can be purchased in advance, at face value, from the driver or by calling 908-231-7115.
- Children age 5 and under ride free if accompanied by an adult.
- All buses are accessible. Drivers will assist customers who need help getting on or off the bus.
- The bus route is subject to change due to weather conditions, roadway construction or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Service animals, respirators and portable oxygen tanks are permissible.
DASH buses do not operate on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas Day
SCOOT - Bedminster, Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Manville, Somerville
There are three different SCOOT bus routes. SCOOT- R1 and SCOOT – R2 travel to and from Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Manville and Somerville. SCOOT 860 runs during peak morning and afternoon commuting times and travels to and from Hillsborough, Manville, Somerville, Bridgewater and Bedminster.
SCOOT-R1 Schedule
SCOOT-R2 Schedule
SCOOT 860 Schedule
On certain holidays and in certain weather conditions, SCOOT buses run on a modified schedule:
General Information:
- SCOOT, DASH and CAT run Monday through Friday only.
- SCOOT, DASH and CAT follow a fixed route and schedule. Drivers will not make unscheduled route changes.
- Route deviation service is available where conditions allow. One deviation per trip will be allowed. Riders needing route deviation must call 908-231-7115 24-hours in advance.
- The fare is $2.00 for a one-way ride. Exact change in coins or dollar bills is required. Transfer tickets can be purchased from the driver for $0.50.
- Tickets can be purchased in advance, at face value, from the driver or by calling 908-231-7115.
- Children age 5 and under ride free if accompanied by an adult.
- All buses are accessible. Drivers will assist customers who need help getting on or off the bus.
- The bus route is subject to change due to weather conditions, roadway construction or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Service animals, respirators and portable oxygen tanks are permissible.
DASH buses do not operate on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas Day
LINK 23 - Flemington to Bridgewater
The Hunterdon County LINK Transportation System provides weekday service from Flemington to Raritan Valley Community College and Bridgewater Commons Mall. The Route 23 LINK bus serves Flemington Borough, Whitehouse, Branchburg ShopRite, Raritan Valley Community College and Bridgewater Commons Mall.
General Information:
- All LINK buses and transfers are $0 fare, no fare or tickets needed.
Holiday Schedule:
Buses DO NOT RUN on these days:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving - Thursday & Friday
- Christmas