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Hillsborough To Celebrate Return Of Express Bus Service To NYC

The Township is hosting a ribbon cutting on Monday, Sept. 11 which is the first day that the bus service launches.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate the return of the express bus service for township commuters.

The ribbon cutting dedicated to the newly restarted Coach USA bus services will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 when the second bus launches.

The celebration will be held in the Kohl's parking lot. The Deputy Mayor, Township Committeemen, Administrator, and staff will be in attendance.

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"Hillsborough commuters will once again enjoy the benefit and convenience of riding the bus," said Britting. "Hillsborough residents have spoken and we are pleased to once again bring a commuter bus service to town to help ease their travel to work."

The bus service will launch on Monday, Sept. 11, with two buses leaving per day; one at 6:30 a.m. and a second at 7:30 a.m. The returning service will leave from New York City at 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

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The bus service will run on a weekday-only schedule, leaving from the Hillsborough Promenade at 315 Route 206, in the back of Kohl’s parking lot.

"Whether commuting to work or just spending a day in the city, express bus service is an affordable, comfortable option for our local travelers," said Britting.

For a full listing of times and ticket information, visit the Suburban Transit website at coachusa.com or call 732-249-1100. Or see the schedule here.

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