Olympia Trails
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Olympia Trails, also doing business under the brands Orange Newark Elizabeth Bus (shortened to ONE Bus) for local bus service in Essex
and Union
counties in New Jersey
, Red & Tan in Hudson County for operations in Hudson County, New Jersey
, and Megabus Northeast, LLC for the Megabus service that it directly operates, is a bus operator serving northern New Jersey with local and commuter bus service.
, providing local bus service.
All NJT Bus
media is accepted for fare payment on these lines for the proper amount of zones indicated. Transfers can be made to or from ONE Bus, Newark Light Rail
, or NJT buses.
, operating via the Ocean Avenue and JFK Boulevard
corridors, with a third service operating during rush hours only.
NJT Bus
passes are accepted for travel within New Jersey only.
, Red & Tan in Hudson County operated or inherited a number of routes from other operators in Jersey City that have since been discontinued, folded into other lines, or taken over by other operators.
to:
Megabus also operates to Boston, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City
. Most schedules and runs on the M22 Boston service are operated by Dattco from their facility in Metropolitan Boston. The Philadelphia line is under a split-operation with its sister-company Eastern Travel, with most runs operating out of Coach USA's Philadelphia facility, and Megabus acts solely as a ticket agent for Academy Bus Lines
(utilizing its own fleet).
Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 783,969, ranking it third in the state after Bergen County and Middlesex County; Essex County's population has declined from 786,147 as of the bureau's...
and Union
Union County, New Jersey
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 536,499. It is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Elizabeth. Union County ranks 93rd among the highest-income counties in the United States. It also ranks 74th in...
counties in New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, Red & Tan in Hudson County for operations in Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County is the smallest county in New Jersey and one of the most densely populated in United States. It takes its name from the Hudson River, which creates part of its eastern border. Part of the New York metropolitan area, its county seat and largest city is Jersey City.- Municipalities...
, and Megabus Northeast, LLC for the Megabus service that it directly operates, is a bus operator serving northern New Jersey with local and commuter bus service.
Olympia Trails brand
Under this brand, two routes are operated:- The Newark Airport Express, operated between midtown ManhattanMidtown ManhattanMidtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square...
and Newark Liberty International AirportNewark Liberty International AirportNewark Liberty International Airport , first named Newark Metropolitan Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international airport within the city limits of both Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States...
at 15 minute intervals throughout the day. This old route was acquired from New Jersey TransitNew Jersey TransitThe New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the United States state of New Jersey, and New York, Orange, and Rockland counties in New York State...
(NT) in 1997, previously numbered 300.
- The Westfield Commuter Service, a commuter service operating between eastern PlainfieldPlainfield, New JerseyPlainfield is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population increased to a record high of 49,808....
and midtown ManhattanMidtown ManhattanMidtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square...
via Route 28 with two peak-direction trips.
Orange Newark Elizabeth Bus brand
Orange Newark Elizabeth Bus, shortened to ONE Bus, and also operating the #31 under Independent Bus, provides service on three routes centered around Essex County, New JerseyEssex County, New Jersey
Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2010 Census, the population was 783,969, ranking it third in the state after Bergen County and Middlesex County; Essex County's population has declined from 786,147 as of the bureau's...
, providing local bus service.
ONE Bus lines
| Route | Terminals | Major streets | Fare zone boundaries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Orange Orange, New Jersey The City of Orange is a city and township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 30,134... : Main Street & Erie Loop |
Elizabeth Elizabeth, New Jersey Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 124,969, retaining its ranking as New Jersey's fourth largest city with an increase of 4,401 residents from its 2000 Census population of 120,568... : Jersey Gardens Jersey Gardens Jersey Gardens is a two-level indoor outlet mall in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The mall opened on October 21, 1999, and is the largest outlet mall in New Jersey, and much closer to New York City than its largest outlet mall competitor, Woodbury Common.... |
Harrison Street, East Jersey Street (B trips only) Scotland Road, Elizabeth Avenue (A trips only) Central Avenue Frelinghuysen/Newark Avenue |
Newark/Elizabeth boundary, Grove Street County Route 509 (New Jersey) County Route 509 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends 25.78 miles from North Avenue in Westfield to Straight Street in Paterson.... |
| 31 | Newark Penn | Newark Newark, New Jersey Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S... : S. Orange Avenue and Dover Street (Newark City line; most trips) Maplewood Maplewood, New Jersey Maplewood is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 23,867.-History:... : Millburn Avenue Loop (rush hours only) Livingston Mall Livingston Mall The Livingston Mall is a two-level, super-regional shopping mall owned by the Simon Property Group located in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, serving western Essex, Morris and Union counties. The mall has a gross leasable area of .-Description:... (some trips) |
South Orange Avenue County Route 510 (New Jersey) County Route 510 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from North Road in Chester to McCarter Highway in Newark.A separate, westbound portion of CR 510 stretches through Morristown.-Morris County:... (all trips) Valley Street (Maplewood trips only) |
Newark/South Orange boundary, Maplewood/Millburn boundary |
| 44 | Newark Penn | Orange Orange (NJT station) Orange is a New Jersey Transit station in Orange, New Jersey along the Morris & Essex Lines . Service is available via the Kearny Connection to Secaucus Junction and Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan and to Hoboken Terminal... |
Scotland Road Tremont Avenue Central Avenue |
Grove Street |
Fares for ONE Bus
- 1 zone: $1.40
- 2 zones: $2.20
- 3 zones: $2.70
- Transfers: $0.65
All NJT Bus
New Jersey Transit Bus Operations
New Jersey Transit Bus Operations is the bus division of New Jersey Transit, providing bus service throughout New Jersey along with service along one light rail line, with many routes going to New York City and Philadelphia.-History:...
media is accepted for fare payment on these lines for the proper amount of zones indicated. Transfers can be made to or from ONE Bus, Newark Light Rail
Newark Light Rail
The Newark Light Rail is a light rail system under New Jersey Transit Bus Operations serving Newark, New Jersey. The service consists of two segments, the original Newark City Subway, and the extension to Broad Street station...
, or NJT buses.
Red & Tan in Hudson County brand
Under the Red & Tan in Hudson County brand (primarily using the Stagecoach UK Bus corporate livery), Coach USA operates two bus routes full-time based around Jersey City, New JerseyJersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
, operating via the Ocean Avenue and JFK Boulevard
County Route 501 (New Jersey)
County Route 501 is a county highway in New Jersey in two sections spanning Middlesex, Hudson and Bergen Counties. The southern section runs from South Plainfield to Perth Amboy, the northern section runs from Bayonne to Rockleigh, and the two sections are connected by New York State Route 440...
corridors, with a third service operating during rush hours only.
Current routes
| Route | Terminals | Fare zone boundaries | Major streets | History/notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 99S |
Bayonne Bayonne, New Jersey Bayonne is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Located in the Gateway Region, Bayonne is a peninsula that is situated between Newark Bay to the west, the Kill van Kull to the south, and New York Bay to the east... |
Journal Square Transportation Center or Port Authority Bus Terminal Port Authority Bus Terminal The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City... |
Interstate boundary at 9th Street-Congress Street 9th Street-Congress Street (HBLR station) 9th Street-Congress Street is a station on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail operated by New Jersey Transit which opened on September 7, 2004... , JFK Boulevard and W. 63 Street |
JFK Boulevard County Route 501 (New Jersey) County Route 501 is a county highway in New Jersey in two sections spanning Middlesex, Hudson and Bergen Counties. The southern section runs from South Plainfield to Perth Amboy, the northern section runs from Bayonne to Rockleigh, and the two sections are connected by New York State Route 440... Central Avenue (X99S trips remain on JFK Boulevard and do not enter JSQ Trans Ctr |
Peak trips to/from PABT operate as the 99S, all other trips are Route 10. Once operated by South Hudson County Boulevard Bus Owners Association, and later by Drogin Bus. 99S to be discontinued effective November 6, 2011 |
Fares for Red & Tan in Hudson County
- 1 zone: $1.40
- 2 zones: $2.10
- To/from New York City:
- 5:00 AM to 1:45 AM: $4.00
- 1:45 AM to 5:00 AM: $5.00
NJT Bus
New Jersey Transit Bus Operations
New Jersey Transit Bus Operations is the bus division of New Jersey Transit, providing bus service throughout New Jersey along with service along one light rail line, with many routes going to New York City and Philadelphia.-History:...
passes are accepted for travel within New Jersey only.
Former Red & Tan in Hudson County lines
Prior to the opening of the Hudson-Bergen Light RailHudson-Bergen Light Rail
The Hudson–Bergen Light Rail is a light rail system in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Owned by New Jersey Transit and operated by the 21st Century Rail Corporation, it connects the communities of Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City , and North Bergen.The system began...
, Red & Tan in Hudson County operated or inherited a number of routes from other operators in Jersey City that have since been discontinued, folded into other lines, or taken over by other operators.
| Route | Terminals | Major streets | History | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Journal Square Journal Square Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, which takes its name from the newspaper Jersey Journal whose headquarters are located there. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenues... |
Merritt Street | Garfield Avenue | discontinued August 2007 | |
| 4 | Merritt Street | Newport Centre Mall Newport Centre Mall Newport Centre is a shopping mall in Jersey City, New Jersey that opened in 1987. It is a major component of the enormous Newport, Jersey City mixed-use community on the Hudson River waterfront across from lower Manhattan, New York... (some trips) Grove Street Grove Street (PATH station) Grove Street is a PATH station at the junction of Grove Street, Newark Avenue and Railroad Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. Opened on September 6, 1910 as Grove-Henderson Streets station, it is situated in the heart of Jersey City's historic downtown district... (full-time) |
None | Pacific Street Ocean Avenue |
Discontinued effective November 6, 2011; route taken over by A&C Bus Corporation A&C Bus Corporation The A&C Bus Corporation, also known as the Montgomery & Westside Bus Owners Association, is a bus company in Jersey City, New Jersey. All buses operated by A&C are known for their solid red line on the side of the bus and the phrase "use the bus card on this bus" on the front of the... |
| 5/6 | Journal Square Journal Square Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, which takes its name from the newspaper Jersey Journal whose headquarters are located there. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenues... |
Lincoln Harbor (Weehawken) | Observer Highway, Washington Street | discontinued 2007 | |
| 11 | Journal Square Journal Square Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, which takes its name from the newspaper Jersey Journal whose headquarters are located there. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenues... |
Liberty State Park Liberty State Park Liberty State Park is located on Upper New York Bay in Jersey City, New Jersey, opposite the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The park opened in 1976 to coincide with bicentennial celebrations and is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.-Geography and... |
Montgomery Street | discontinued 2004 | |
| 16 | Journal Square Journal Square Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, which takes its name from the newspaper Jersey Journal whose headquarters are located there. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenues... |
Newport Centre Mall Newport Centre Mall Newport Centre is a shopping mall in Jersey City, New Jersey that opened in 1987. It is a major component of the enormous Newport, Jersey City mixed-use community on the Hudson River waterfront across from lower Manhattan, New York... |
Monticello Avenue, Communipaw Avenue, Pacific Avenue | discontinued January 2008 | |
| 31 | Exchange Place Exchange Place (HBLR station) Exchange Place is a station on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail located at Hudson Street, between York and Montgomery Streets, in Jersey City, New Jersey.... |
Hoboken Terminal Hoboken Terminal Hoboken Terminal is one of the New York Metropolitan area's major transportation hubs. The commuter-oriented intermodal facility, is located on the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey... |
Grove Street/Erie Street | discontinued 2002. Alternate service available by Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Hudson-Bergen Light Rail The Hudson–Bergen Light Rail is a light rail system in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Owned by New Jersey Transit and operated by the 21st Century Rail Corporation, it connects the communities of Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City , and North Bergen.The system began... . |
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| 33 | Wall Street (Manhattan) | Bayonne Bayonne, New Jersey Bayonne is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Located in the Gateway Region, Bayonne is a peninsula that is situated between Newark Bay to the west, the Kill van Kull to the south, and New York Bay to the east... |
JFK Boulevard, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay extension | discontinued late 1990s. Alternate service available on New Jersey Transit's #120 line. | |
| 99 | Merritt Street | Journal Square Journal Square Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, which takes its name from the newspaper Jersey Journal whose headquarters are located there. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenues... |
Ocean Avenue Summit Avenue |
discontinued February 2008. Now New Jersey Transit's New Jersey Transit Bus Operations New Jersey Transit Bus Operations is the bus division of New Jersey Transit, providing bus service throughout New Jersey along with service along one light rail line, with many routes going to New York City and Philadelphia.-History:... #6 line. |
|
| 122 | Hoboken Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 50,005. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area and contains Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub for the region... |
North Shore, Staten Island North Shore, Staten Island The term North Shore is frequently applied to a series of neighborhoods within New York City's borough of Staten Island, USA.- Boundaries :... |
Interstate 78, Route 440 Route 440 (New Jersey) Route 440 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States. It is composed of two segments, a freeway in Middlesex County linking Interstate 287 and the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison to the Outerbridge Crossing in Perth Amboy and a four-lane divided highway in Hudson County running from the... , Bayonne Bridge Bayonne Bridge The Bayonne Bridge is the fourth longest steel arch bridge in the world, and was the longest in the world at the time of its completion. It connects Bayonne, New Jersey with Staten Island, New York, spanning the Kill Van Kull. Despite popular belief, it is not a national landmark.The bridge was... , Hylan Boulevard, Clove Road, and Forest Avenue |
discontinued in mid-2005 | |
| 144 | Hoboken Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 50,005. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area and contains Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub for the region... |
Greenridge, Staten Island Greenridge, Staten Island Greenridge is a name sometimes used to denote the western part of Eltingville, a neighborhood on Staten Island's South Shore.The area's earliest settlers were French Huguenots, who are also responsible for another South Shore neighborhood not far away being named Huguenot... |
Interstate 78, Route 440 Route 440 (New Jersey) Route 440 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States. It is composed of two segments, a freeway in Middlesex County linking Interstate 287 and the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison to the Outerbridge Crossing in Perth Amboy and a four-lane divided highway in Hudson County running from the... , Bayonne Bridge Bayonne Bridge The Bayonne Bridge is the fourth longest steel arch bridge in the world, and was the longest in the world at the time of its completion. It connects Bayonne, New Jersey with Staten Island, New York, spanning the Kill Van Kull. Despite popular belief, it is not a national landmark.The bridge was... , Richmond Avenue, Hylan Boulevard, and Arden Avenue |
discontinued January 2007. Now operated by TransportAzumah as the TAZ3. | |
| 231 | Port Liberté Port Liberté, Jersey City Port Liberté is a section of Jersey City located on Caven Point that used to be one of last natural sand beaches on the Upper New York Bay. The community is a European style village located along the western side of Upper New York Bay. The community has canals, gardens, playgrounds, and even a... |
Jersey City Heights | Garfield Avenue, Bergen Avenue, Baldwin Avenue and Central Avenue | discontinued January 2006. Section north of Journal Square now part of the #10 line. Alternate service available on the 87 and 981 WHEELS (New Jersey Transit) Wheels Suburban Transportation Services is a system of routes owned by New Jersey Transit and operated mostly under contract by private companies primarily in western New Jersey in Hunterdon and western Somerset counties, although some routes operate in urban areas... lines south of Journal Square. |
Megabus Northeast LLC
Under Megabus, Olympia Trails operates service from street stops near New York Penn StationPennsylvania Station (New York City)
Pennsylvania Station—commonly known as Penn Station—is the major intercity train station and a major commuter rail hub in New York City. It is one of the busiest rail stations in the world, and a hub for inbound and outbound railroad traffic in New York City. The New York City Subway system also...
to:
- M21: Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
via Baltimore (some service) - M22: BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
(selected services) - M23: Philadelphia (some weekday service)
- M26: New YorkNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, BuffaloBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, RochesterRochester, New YorkRochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
, and SyracuseSyracuse, New YorkSyracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, New York, and Niagara FallsNiagara FallsThe Niagara Falls, located on the Niagara River draining Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls and the adjacent American Falls along with the comparatively small Bridal Veil Falls, which combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world and has...
and Toronto, Ontario, CanadaTorontoToronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. - M27: Albany, New YorkAlbany, New YorkAlbany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
via Ridgewood, New JerseyRidgewood, New JerseyRidgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 24,958. Ridgewood is an affluent suburban bedroom community of New York City, located approximately northwest of Midtown Manhattan.The Village of Ridgewood was...
Megabus also operates to Boston, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
. Most schedules and runs on the M22 Boston service are operated by Dattco from their facility in Metropolitan Boston. The Philadelphia line is under a split-operation with its sister-company Eastern Travel, with most runs operating out of Coach USA's Philadelphia facility, and Megabus acts solely as a ticket agent for Academy Bus Lines
Academy Bus
Academy Bus Lines is a bus company in New Jersey providing local bus service in northern New Jersey, line run service to/from New York City from points in central New Jersey, and contract and charter service in the northeastern United States from Boston to Northern Virginia.-Under contract to NJ...
(utilizing its own fleet).