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NJ Transit 986 bus

Summit - Murray Hill - Plainfield

79 % on time

NJ Transit 986 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The NJ Transit 986 - Summit - Murray Hill - Plainfield bus serves 28 bus stops in the New Jersey area departing from Summit Rail Station and ending at Plainfield Rail Station. Scroll down to see upcoming 986 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 986 bus times will be displayed. The full 986 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

NJ Transit Summit - Murray Hill - Plainfield map

NJ Transit 986 bus route map

The NJ Transit 986 - Summit - Murray Hill - Plainfield bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the NJ Transit 986 bus to help you plan your trip on NJ Transit. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 986 bus is approaching your stop.

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NJ Transit 986 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 986 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by NJ Transit so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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NJ Transit 986 bus Service Frequency

The next 986 bus leaves Summit Rail Station at 4:10 PM, and arrives at Plainfield Rail Station at 4:55 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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NJ Transit 986 bus On-Time Performance

79 % on time

79% of riders report that the NJ Transit 986 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 3 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 986 bus. Compared to other NJ Transit lines, the 986 bus is ranked 17 out of 279 NJ Transit lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official NJ Transit metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 986 by opening the Transit app.

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NJ Transit 986 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next NJ Transit 986 bus depart from Summit Rail Station?

    The next 986 bus leaves Summit Rail Station at 4:10 PM, and arrives at Plainfield Rail Station at 4:55 PM. The total trip time for the next NJ Transit 986 bus is 45 min.

  • Is the NJ Transit 986 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the NJ Transit 986 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next NJ Transit 986 bus arrive?

    You can see the next NJ Transit 986 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 986 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the NJ Transit 986 bus?

    There are 28 stops on the NJ Transit 986 bus.

  • Is the NJ Transit 986 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on NJ Transit 986 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the NJ Transit 986 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the NJ Transit 986 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest NJ Transit 986 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 986 bus stop to where you are.

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