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Bus - 986

986 Line

Summit - Plainfield

NJ Transit (Bus)

NJ Transit (Bus) 986 bus Route Map - Plainfield Via Ashland Road

NJ Transit (Bus) 986 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 986 bus (Plainfield Via Ashland Road) has 28 stops departing from Summit Rail Station and ending at Plainfield Rail Station.

Choose any of the 986 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Plainfield Via Ashland Road (28 stops)

  • Summit Rail Station

  • Broad St at Elm St

  • Maple St at Morris Ave#

  • Maple St at Ashland Rd#

  • Ashland Rd at Tulip St#

  • Ashland Rd at Pine Grove Ave#

  • Ashland Rd at Windsor Rd#

  • Mountain Ave at Division St#

  • Mountain Ave at Maple St#

  • Mountain Ave at Bergen Rd#

  • South St at Mountain Ave#

  • Central Ave at South St#

  • Spring St at Central Ave#

  • Spring St at Floral Ave#

  • Murray Hill Rail Station

  • Southgate Rd at South St#

  • Bell Labs#

  • K-Line Access Rd at Bus Stop#

  • Entrance Dr. - Smg at Mountain Ave#

  • Summit Medical Group

  • Connell Corporate Center#

  • Connell Dr at Building Two Driveway#

  • Connell Dr at Bus Stop - Intersection 2#

  • Connell Dr at Bus Stop - Intersection 1#

  • Somerset St at Greenbrook Rd#

  • Somerset St at Jackson Ave

  • Somerset St at Craig Pl

  • Plainfield Rail Station

986 FAQ

  • What time does the 986 bus start operating?

    Services on the 986 bus start at 3:10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 986 bus stop working?

    Services on the 986 bus stop at 7:10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 986 bus arrive?

    When does the Summit - Plainfield bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Summit - Plainfield bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the NJ Transit (Bus) 986 bus line run on Labor Day?

    The 986 bus's operating hours on Labor Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 986 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 986 bus stop.

NJ Transit (Bus) 986 bus Route Map - Plainfield Via Ashland Road

986 Bus Schedule

986 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 3:10 PM-7:10 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon3:10 PM-7:10 PM60
Tue3:10 PM-7:10 PM60
Wed3:10 PM-7:10 PM60
Thu3:10 PM-7:10 PM60
Fri3:10 PM-7:10 PM60
SatNot OperationalNot Operational
SunNot OperationalNot Operational

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986 line bus fare

NJ Transit (Bus) 986 (Plainfield Via Ashland Road) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about NJ Transit (Bus) tickets costs please check the Moovit app or NJ Transit’s official website.

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986 (NJ Transit (Bus))

The first stop of the 986 bus route is Summit Rail Station and the last stop is Plainfield Rail Station. 986 (Plainfield Via Ashland Road) is operational during weekdays.

Additional information: 986 has 28 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 minutes.

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