New Bus Service To NYC Starts Monday In Summit

SUMMIT, NJ, – So those frustrated with the commuting options into New York City will have a avenue to explore Monday as the City of Summit Parking Services Agency is partnering the Boxcar Inc. to offer private bus service into New York City weekdays.

Pickup begins at 6:15 a.m. and the pickup location is in front of the vehicle entrance to the Broad Street Garage at 301 Broad Street in Summit.

Schedule and route information:

• 6:15 AM pickup in front of Broad Street garage
• 7:01 AM drop off at 42 Street and Eighth Avenue (Port Authority)
• 7:04 AM drop off at 42 Street and Sixth Avenue (Bryant Park)
• 7:08 AM drop off at Madison Avenue & 43 Street
• 7:10 AM drop off at Madison Avenue & 47 Street
• 7:13 AM drop off at Madison Avenue & 52 Street
• 7:18 AM drop off at Madison Avenue & 57 Street

The introductory cost for the first week is $7.99 for a one-way trip; commuters are advised to reserve a seat using the Boxcar app. After the first week, the standard one-way ticket price is $14.99 with discounts available on the Boxcar app and with the coupon code summit15.

Return service will begin on March 11, departing from midtown Manhattan at a location to be determined on 41 Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Additional information is available on the City of Summit website or contact the City of Summit Parking
Services Agency at 908-522-5100.

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