When you text your stop to 'MyBus', the reply message also has the real-time arrival of the next bus, or close to it. I assume the busses are tracked by GPS - in my experience, the text announcements seem to be accurate to within a minute or two.

Very helpful - I recommend memorizing the codes for the nearest two stops if you are in between lines (e.g., I can take either the 87 to JSQ or Hoboken, or the 84 to JSQ, and can check as I walk out my door what's coming next).

NJ Transit had a MyBusNow page on their website. They recently added busses that travel to NYC. It's helpful for local buses, like the 87, 84, etc.


http://mybusnow.njtransit.com/bustime/wireless/html/home.jsp