Suburban Transit Line 500

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The Suburban Transit Line 500 (often called the Crosstown route) is a specialized "Midtown Express" service that caters specifically to commuters who need to get to the East Side of Manhattan without the bottleneck of the Port Authority Bus Terminal. While the Line 100 handles the central terminal, the 500 cuts across 42nd Street to serve the business districts near Grand Central and the United Nations.

Route Start: New Brunswick / East Brunswick, NJ

The route originates in the New Brunswick area, acting as a high-capacity collector for major suburban park-and-ride facilities. Unlike the Line 100, which has a longer local tail into Princeton, the 500 focuses its efficiency on the core Brunswick hubs:

• New Brunswick Park & Ride: Located at 750 Somerset Street (Route 27), this is the primary starting point for early morning departures.

• Downtown New Brunswick: The bus stops at Albany St & Spring St, providing a central pickup for Rutgers students and residents of the city's downtown residential towers.

• East Brunswick Transportation Center (TCC): A massive hub at 551 Old Bridge Turnpike. This is a critical staging area where many commuters board for the final leg to the highway.

• Neilson Parking Plaza (NPP): Located at 7 Tower Center Blvd (the "Tower Center"), this is the last major pickup before the bus merges onto the New Jersey Turnpike.

The Turnpike Express & Tunnel Run

Once it clears the Neilson Parking Plaza, the Line 500 enters the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) at Exit 9. It runs express through North Jersey, using the turnpike's transit-priority lanes to reach the Lincoln Tunnel.

Route End: New York City (Crosstown Manhattan)

This is the defining feature of the Line 500. Instead of ending at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, it traverses 42nd Street to provide "crosstown" access. On your website's maps, these stops are vital because they are street-side locations that can be easily missed:

• West 42nd St & 7th Ave: The first Manhattan drop-off, providing access to Times Square and the West Side subway lines.

• West 42nd St & 5th Ave: Serving the Bryant Park area and the New York Public Library.

• East 42nd St & 3rd Ave: A major hub for Grand Central Terminal and the Midtown East corporate corridor.

• Final Terminus (East 42nd St & 1st Ave): The route typically ends at the United Nations, providing a final stop for those working at the easternmost edge of Manhattan.

Note: The Line 500 is primarily a weekday peak-hour service. Because it serves specific office-heavy districts, it does not operate on Saturdays and has a very limited Sunday schedule compared to the Line 100.

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