New Bus Route To Connect Malvern Area To New York City

MALVERN, PA — A new bus line will connect residents in the Malvern area directly with the Big Apple.

The tech startup OurBus will be opening up a new line on Thursday that runs from the Park and Ride lot in Malvern to midtown Manhattan.

OurBus routes to NYC will also run from West Chester, King of Prussia, and Fort Washington.

“We’re filling a much needed gap in the Philadelphia suburbs, targeting travelers in Montgomery and Chester Counties, who often have limited transportation options to New York City and surrounding areas,” said Narinder Singh, founder of OurBus, in a statement. “With OurBus’s Main Line route, we’re offering our customers all of the comforts they need to relax during their trip or to be more productive.”

Fares will begin at just $10. On board, riders can enjoy charging stations, free WiFi, free bottled water, clean bathrooms, and reclining seats, the company said.

OurBus will depart from the following locations in the area:

• Malvern, PA - Matthews Road Park & Ride lot
• West Chester, PA- Chestnut Street and High Street
• King of Prussia, PA - King of Prussia, PA Park & Ride lot
• Fort Washington, PA - Summit Avenue Cul-de-sac, next to SEPTA Station

The bus leaving from the Park and Ride lot is anticipated to take about three hours to reach New York City

OurBus focuses on "crowd-sourced" bus routes, allowing users to tell the company where they want a route and when they want to go. They have dedicated intercity routes, as well as commuter routes. The company now offers routes between New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Ithaca, Binghamton, and Washington, D.C.

Check out routes and schedules here.

Story by Justin Heinze

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