Metuchen Service Announcement
Introducing: The Metuchen Limited
Last month, Boxcar launched Strikeclock.com to support commuters in anticipation of a potential NJ Transit strike. Thanks to a big boost from Councilman Delia this morning, Metuchen has taken a commanding lead in the most-requested service areas.
We are thrilled to announce that beginning Monday, May 19th, Boxcar will begin serving Metuchen.
We are commencing with 3 morning NY-bound runs and 3 evening NJ-bound runs. If we see these buses sell out in the next few days, we will quickly add more capacity prior to the strike. The times are:
- 6:00 AM
- 7:00 AM
- 8:35 AM
- 4:25 PM
- 5:15 PM
- 7:20 PM
Boxcar’s bus will pick up in the Halsey Lot (where the bus is in the image below) and go directly to Midtown without additional stops
What is Boxcar?
Boxcar is a commuting service that provides business-class directly to midtown Manhattan, with convenient stops that save transfers and reduce stress. Our motorcoaches are equipped with Wifi, outlets, leg room, and most importantly- peace and quiet. Boxcar has convenient drop off locations in the heart of Midtown and Upper East side shown below:
Our buses are equipped with WiFi, power outlets, and a guaranteed seat on every bus you book.
This service will be available the week of the anticipated strike from May 19th to May 23rd. If feedback and ridership are high, we will make this route permanent following the strike.
We recommend purchasing a Commuter Membership to save 33% on all tickets. Membership is less than $30 for the remainder of May and will save between $7 and $8 on each ticket. Membership also allows you to cancel tickets within 10 minutes of departure and book up to 28 days in advance.
You can download Boxcar’s free app in the iOS App Store or Google Play.
Boxcar tickets are currently listed on the Boxcar app for $17.99 ($26.99 for non-members) for a morning one way ticket and a reduced evening ticket cost of $13.99 ($20.99 without membership). Memberships pay for themselves in just 3 round trips and can be cancelled at any point.
To sign up and reserve your seat for the week of May 19th, simply download Boxcar in the iOS App Store or Google Play and make your reservation. We accept all major commuter benefit cards.
When you sign up for Boxcar you’ll get a text message that you can reply to with any questions you have - or just text 908-206-4633 any time or email support@boxcar.com and we’ll get right back to you with an answer. Also check out our exhaustive list of FAQs for new riders here.
This is Boxcar’s first-ever route serving the Metuchen area, and we’re excited to become a part of this vibrant community. If you've never tried Boxcar before, this is your chance to see why thousands of commuters have made the switch.
Whether you're tired of crowded trains, standing-room-only buses, or stressful drives on the Turnpike, Boxcar is your new favorite way to commute.
