What is the purpose of this website?
The goal of this website is to solve a common frustration for commuters: private bus carriers often provide lists of destinations or primitive maps, but they rarely show you exactly where their buses go. This site aims to map those routes visually so you can see the actual coverage. Please note that this is a map-only resource; it is not intended for viewing bus schedules or learning how to use the bus system.
Which bus carriers are included?
I am focusing on private bus companies that travel to and from NYC. My goal is to eventually include all commuter routes, featuring carriers such as:
Adirondack
Community Coach
Hampton Jitney
Lakeland Bus Lines
Luxury Liner
Martz Trailways
Monsey Trails
OurBus
Pine Hill Trailways
Rockland Coaches
ShortLine
Suburban Transit
Trans-Bridge Lines
While the focus is currently on commuter and hybrid lines, I am still researching whether to include strictly intercity carriers like Greyhound.
When will you add X route?
I create one route a day, if I'm lucky I can get two, I don't work on this project every day and I don't post immediately. If you don't see a specific route yet, please bookmark the site and check back soon. One route will show up once every few days or weeks.
How accurate is the stop data?
The data is as accurate as humanly possible, but there is an element of guesswork. I use multiple AI models and the Intercity Bus Atlas, which are frequently incorrect. I manually review every stop and use my best judgment to place pins, often at cross streets or between inbound and outbound stops.
I am currently learning more and new techniques and refining my work flow to increase accuracy. However, I've created a bunch of maps already using less refined techniques, so some maps may be incorrect.
As a user, you should use common sense. If a pin is in the middle of an intersection, the actual stop is likely on a nearby corner. This site is meant to show you where buses operate generally, not to serve as a precise guide on exactly where to stand.
Why use AI if it makes mistakes?
AI allows me to build this resource much faster than manual entry. It can instantly generate tables, CSV files, and preliminary pin placements that would otherwise take weeks to compile. I use AI "workhorses" loaded with GIS data, government resources, and map files to corroborate information. Even if the AI is only 70% correct initially, it gives me a foundation to refine manually.
Why does the map show stops not found on official timetables?
I rely on AI to find "digital footprints" that aren't in public PDFs. As Gemini (one of the AI models used) explains:
"I look for National Transportation Atlas Database (GIS) layers that carriers are required to report to the government, search through GTFS 'side-loading' partner feeds from agencies like NJ Transit, and scrape journey planners to find intermediate street-corner stops that don't appear on printed schedules."
How can I report an error?
Since there is no "official" confirmation for many of these stops, I leave the comments open for riders. You are the final authority on where these buses actually stop. If you see an error, please let me know. Note that since this is a hobby project, I may not be able to implement updates immediately.
Who is behind this site?
I’m a "filthy casual" transit fan who loves maps. I created this because I struggled to find commuting options when I was looking to move near NYC back in 2016 and I was making maps back then to figure it out. I gave up quickly because of the technical hurdles that AI has recently helped me overcome.
I am not a transit expert, so I can't answer deep historical questions or technical queries about bus operations. I’m simply a hobbyist who enjoys mapping and hopes to eventually support this project through ads.