The Academy Bus Route 36 is a vital commuter link for residents of Monmouth County, providing a direct connection from the residential communities along the Route 36 corridor and the Bayshore area to the heart of Manhattan. This route is favored for its efficiency, moving from local neighborhood streets to high-speed express travel in a single shot.
Route Start: West Long Branch / Monmouth University Area
The route begins in the West Long Branch area, often originating near Monmouth University or the intersections surrounding Route 36 and Route 71.
As the bus heads north and west toward the city, it performs a "sweep" of the Bayshore towns, collecting passengers at key local landmarks and intersections:
Eatontown: Stops are made along the Route 36 corridor, serving residents near the Monmouth Mall area.
Tinton Falls: Convenient pickups for those living near the northern end of the Garden State Parkway transition.
Hazlet & Holmdel: The bus services major commuter hubs, including the Academy Bus Terminal in Holmdel and the Hazlet (Route 36) Park & Ride. These are the primary staging grounds for the morning rush.
Keyport & Union Beach: The route services the "Bayshore" stretch, picking up at designated street corners and bus shelters along Route 36 before the bus prepares for its express run.
The Express Run
Once the local pickups are completed in the Keyport area, the bus transitions onto the Garden State Parkway North. From here, it typically runs express, bypassing local traffic and heading toward the New Jersey Turnpike and the Lincoln Tunnel.
Route End: New York City (Port Authority)
After exiting the Lincoln Tunnel, the bus enters the Midtown street grid to reach its final destination.
Final Terminus: The route concludes at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) on 42nd Street.
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