Getting around Burlington County without a car is about to become a little easier.
On September 21, 2026, a new fare-free shuttle will begin carrying passengers between Moorestown and the Pennsauken Transit Center. The Burlington County Shuttle is the sixth and final new route introduced through SJ Connects, a South Jersey Transportation Authority initiative designed to connect residents with jobs, healthcare, education, shopping and existing public transportation.
For a region where everyday travel is still heavily dependent on driving, this is more than another blue bus on the road. It creates a new link between several Burlington County communities and some of South Jersey’s most useful rail and bus connections—and riders will not pay a fare to use it.
Where Does the Burlington County Shuttle Go?
Despite its name, the route begins just over the Camden County line at the Pennsauken Transit Center. From there, it travels through Palmyra, Cinnaminson, Moorestown, Maple Shade and Mount Laurel before ending at Twosome Drive and Church Street in Moorestown.
Its 11 scheduled stops are:
- Pennsauken Transit Center
- Cinnaminson Avenue at Broad Street in Palmyra
- Cinnaminson ShopRite
- Lenola Road at Executive Drive in Moorestown
- Fox Meadow Apartments in Maple Shade
- Walmart Supercenter and Red Roof Inn in Mount Laurel
- Moorestown Mall near the Boscov’s Garden Center
- Cooper University Health Care’s Moorestown campus
- Moorestown Library and Town Hall
- Church Street at Whittendale Drive
- Twosome Drive at Church Street
The shuttle’s connection to Pennsauken Transit Center is especially important. Riders can transfer there to the NJ Transit River LINE, Atlantic City Rail Line and multiple NJ Transit bus routes. Other stops provide access to additional bus connections, including several routes at Moorestown Mall.
When Will the Shuttle Run?
According to the published SJTA timetable, five Moorestown-bound trips are scheduled to leave Pennsauken Transit Center throughout the day, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and continuing into the early evening. Five return trips are also scheduled from Moorestown, with the final shuttle arriving in Pennsauken at approximately 8:11 p.m.
Because transportation schedules can change, riders should review the current Burlington County Shuttle timetable before traveling.
Why This Route Matters for Burlington County
Burlington County is New Jersey’s largest county by land area, which can make connecting residents with jobs and essential services a real challenge. A free shuttle does not solve every transportation gap—particularly for residents who do not live near the route—but it does give more people a practical way to reach major destinations without relying entirely on a private vehicle.
The stops appear deliberately chosen around daily needs rather than sightseeing. The route connects residents with:
- Cooper University Health Care in Moorestown
- Shopping and services at Moorestown Mall, Cinnaminson ShopRite and Mount Laurel Walmart
- Moorestown Library and Town Hall
- Residential areas in Maple Shade and Moorestown
- Regional rail and bus service at Pennsauken Transit Center
That could make a meaningful difference for employees traveling to work, patients attending medical appointments, older adults, students, and households sharing one vehicle—or living without one altogether.
A Bigger South Jersey Transit Experiment
The Burlington County Shuttle is part of a broader six-route SJ Connects network. The first five new routes launched in June, creating connections that stretch from Cape May Court House to Palmyra when combined with other shuttle and public transit services.
The program received $5 million in state funding for an 18- to 24-month trial. That makes local use especially important: strong ridership could help demonstrate demand for continued funding and potentially support additional routes in the future.
In other words, this is a pilot program with something to prove. If the service is useful to you, riding it is one of the clearest ways to show that South Jersey needs more transportation choices.
Could Better Transit Affect Where People Choose to Live?
Transportation access is one of the many practical factors buyers weigh when deciding where to live. South Jersey is still primarily a car-oriented region, so it would be premature to suggest that one shuttle route will transform Burlington County real estate values overnight. The housing market rarely works that neatly.
Still, access matters. A home near a reliable connection to healthcare, shopping, employment and regional rail may offer more flexibility to buyers who commute, share a car, want to age in place, or simply prefer not to drive for every errand.
For communities including Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Maple Shade, Cinnaminson and Palmyra, the new shuttle adds another piece to the quality-of-life conversation—and another option for residents trying to navigate South Jersey without putting every trip on four wheels.
The Burlington County Shuttle begins service September 21, 2026. Riders can find the latest timetable, route information and service policies through the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Reporting and image references: The Philadelphia Inquirer
