New Bus Route To Connect West Chester To New York City

WEST CHESTER, PA — A new bus line will connect Chester County residents directly with the Big Apple.

The tech startup OurBus will be opening up a new line on Thursday that runs from downtown West Chester to midtown Manhattan.

OurBus routes to NYC will also run from Malvern, 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:

• West Chester, PA- Chestnut Street and High Street
• Malvern, PA - Matthews Road Park & Ride lot
• 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 West Chester on Thursday afternoon is anticipated to take about three hours to reach New York City, with just one stop on the way in Fort Washington.

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.

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