Route 554 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Looking for the 554 bus schedule? The route number is used by different transit systems, including NJ TRANSIT in New Jersey, Pace in suburban Chicago, and the former Sound Transit 554 between Seattle and Issaquah.
Important: Sound Transit discontinued Route 554 on August 29, 2026. NJ TRANSIT and Pace Route 554 services still operate. This guide separates the routes, explains current alternatives, and provides official schedules, departure examples, fares, stop information, live tracking and travel alerts.
Which Route 554 Bus Is Running in 2026?
NJ TRANSIT 554
Lindenwold PATCO to Atlantic City, serving communities along the White Horse Pike / US-30 corridor.
Weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedulesPace 554
Elgin to Woodfield Mall and Northwest Transportation Center in Schaumburg.
Monday–Saturday; no Sunday or holiday serviceSound Transit 554
Former Seattle–Issaquah express service. Eliminated in the August 29, 2026 service change.
Use Route 556 + Link 2 LineResearch review: October 9, 2026. Pace timetable effective June 1, 2026; Sound Transit discontinuation effective August 29, 2026; NJ TRANSIT stop change effective September 10, 2026. Always verify same-day changes directly with the operator.
Route 554 Rider Guide
Route 554 by City, Transit Agency and Destination
Each route has different stops, operating hours, ticket prices, direction labels and schedules. Use the official links for the correct transit agency.
NJ TRANSIT 554 — Lindenwold to Atlantic City
This route connects Lindenwold PATCO and Atlantic City Bus Terminal, with stops near communities and rail stations including Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City and Absecon.
Useful connection: eligible Atlantic City Rail Line tickets and passes are accepted on Route 554 under NJ TRANSIT’s published conditions.
Pace 554 — Elgin to Woodfield
Pace 554 links Elgin Transportation Center with Woodfield Mall and Northwest Transportation Center through Streamwood, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.
Important: certain trips marked C do not enter Woodfield Mall and instead serve stops along Woodfield Road and Meacham Road.
Former ST Express 554 — Seattle / Issaquah
Sound Transit Route 554 formerly connected Issaquah with downtown Seattle via the I-90 corridor.
Use the current route planner for the exact transfer stop and train platform. Do not wait for Route 554 at a former Seattle stop.
Route 554 Schedule Comparison
Not every 554 bus operates on the same days. This table separates the current routes from discontinued service and explains how to find the correct first and last departure.
| Agency | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday | First / last bus guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ TRANSIT 554 | Operates | Operates | Operates | Use NJ TRANSIT’s current date-specific timetable or MyBus for your direction and stop. Some services operate early or late, but do not assume every branch has identical hours. |
| Pace 554 | Operates | Operates | No service | Weekday eastbound departures from Elgin TC: 5:25 AM to 6:15 PM in the June 1 timetable. Some late trips terminate before Woodfield. |
| Sound Transit 554 | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | No current Route 554 departures. Use 556 and Link 2 Line. |
Pace 554 Bus Schedule — Elgin to Woodfield
Pace’s official timetable effective June 1, 2026 lists separate weekday and Saturday schedules. The following selected trips are extracted from the agency’s timetable.
Weekday eastbound: Elgin → Schaumburg
| Elgin Transportation Center | Chicago / Poplar Creek | St. Alexius Medical Center | Woodfield Mall | Northwest Transportation Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM | 5:30 AM | 5:57 AM | Bypassed (C) | 6:15 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:31 AM | 7:47 AM | 7:56 AM |
| 9:15 AM | 9:20 AM | 9:46 AM | 10:07 AM | 10:17 AM |
| 3:15 PM | 3:21 PM | 3:49 PM | 4:09 PM | 4:17 PM |
| 5:45 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:19 PM | 6:39 PM | 6:47 PM |
Selected scheduled departures only. C indicates the bus does not enter Woodfield Mall. The complete official PDF includes additional trips and timepoints.
Saturday eastbound: Elgin → Schaumburg
| Elgin TC | St. Alexius Medical Center | Woodfield Mall | Northwest TC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:35 AM | 7:09 AM | Bypassed (C) | 7:27 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:34 AM | 9:55 AM | 9:59 AM |
| 12:45 PM | 1:23 PM | 1:45 PM | 1:48 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 5:07 PM | 5:29 PM | 5:32 PM |
Westbound: Schaumburg → Elgin
The westbound schedule starts at Northwest Transportation Center and proceeds toward Elgin Transportation Center.
Northwest TC to Elgin TC. This is a C trip that bypasses the Woodfield Mall interior stop.
Northwest TC to Elgin TC, with scheduled service through Woodfield Mall.
Northwest TC to Elgin TC according to the Saturday westbound timetable.
Open the complete Pace Route 554 timetable PDF (June 1, 2026).
Pace 554 Major Stops and Route Map
Route 554 travels between Elgin and Schaumburg along roads including Chicago/Irving Park, Barrington, Golf and Meacham. It serves posted Pace stops rather than every possible street corner.
Schematic of major corridor locations, not a geographic street map or an exhaustive stop list.
Connections include Elgin and Hanover Park stations on Metra’s Milwaukee District–West Line. Consult the current Metra timetable to determine transfer waiting time.
Elgin Transportation Center and Northwest Transportation Center provide connections to other Pace routes. Current transfer options are listed on the Pace 554 page.
Pace identifies connections to Hoffman Estates On Demand along Route 554 between Barrington/Bode and Golf/Roselle.
NJ TRANSIT 554 Bus Schedule — Lindenwold to Atlantic City
NJ TRANSIT Route 554 connects the Lindenwold PATCO area with Atlantic City, passing through the US-30/White Horse Pike corridor and towns that include Berlin, Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City and Absecon.
Begin with the Atlantic City-bound timetable or MyBus direction. Check which Atlantic City terminal or intermediate stop is served by your specific trip.
Select Lindenwold PATCO-bound service. If boarding at Atlantic City Bus Terminal, verify the departure gate and headsign.
Use separate weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules. NJ TRANSIT also publishes holiday-specific schedule instructions.
Important NJ TRANSIT 554 stops
Simplified corridor diagram. Exact stop order, branches and terminal service depend on the selected journey. Use NJ TRANSIT MyBus for the actual stop list.
How to find your exact NJ Route 554 departure
- Open NJ TRANSIT Schedules and Fares.
- Choose the bus schedule or trip-planning section and select Route 554.
- Enter the travel date and choose Atlantic City or Lindenwold PATCO direction.
- Select your boarding stop and destination.
- Compare the scheduled departure with the stop-level MyBus prediction.
- Before paying, check the number of fare zones and whether a rail ticket or pass is valid for that journey.
Approximate travel time: longer Lindenwold–Atlantic City journeys can take roughly 1½ hours depending on branch and stop pattern, but this is only planning guidance. Obtain the current official trip duration for your specific date and stops.
Read the official NJ TRANSIT Route 554 Berlin stop advisory.
Sound Transit 554: What Replaced the Seattle–Issaquah Bus?
Sound Transit eliminated the former Route 554 during its August 29, 2026 service changes. Passengers traveling between Issaquah, Bellevue and Seattle now use replacement bus and rail connections instead of the former direct Route 554.
Former Route 554
Direct ST Express bus service between the Issaquah area and downtown Seattle via I-90.
ST 556 + Link 2 Line
Use ST Express 556 to connect with Link 2 Line in the Bellevue area, then continue by train toward Seattle.
Sound Transit’s August 2026 change increased scheduled Route 556 frequency to approximately every 15 minutes during frequent-service periods. Check the current timetable for mornings, evenings and service-day variations.
Sound Transit’s Route 556 page lists an adult fare of $3.00. Link fares and transfer credit depend on current policy and payment method. Use ORCA for eligible transfer credit.
King County Metro Routes 215, 218 and 269 may serve useful Issaquah or Mercer Island connections depending on the exact trip.
How Much Does Route 554 Cost?
The price depends on the operating agency and journey. The two current Route 554 services do not share a fare system.
Cash fare: $2.25.
Reduced Ventra fare: $1.00 for eligible riders.
Reduced cash fare: $1.10 with qualifying proof.
Cash does not provide the same transfer benefits as Ventra/contactless payments.
Official Pace fare detailsRoute 554 bus fares depend on origin, destination and the number of zones traveled.
Use the NJ TRANSIT app or trip planner to calculate your exact fare.
Eligible Atlantic City Rail Line tickets and passes may be accepted between specified stations.
Official NJ TRANSIT faresRoute 554 was discontinued August 29, 2026.
Current ST 556 adult fare is listed at $3.00. Rail and bus transfer rules depend on the payment method.
Do not buy a ticket assuming the old 554 express still operates.
Current Sound Transit faresFare and boarding workflow
Identify NJ TRANSIT, Pace or a Seattle replacement.
Look up the exact amount for your journey.
Reduced fare, youth programs and passes may apply.
Prepare an accepted fare card, app ticket or cash.
Check whether the ticket covers your next service.
Route 554 Maps and Major Boarding Points
These Google Maps panels help locate two useful terminals. They are location maps, not authoritative Route 554 alignments or live transit schedules.
Use the terminal’s posted route signage for Pace 554 and confirm its eastbound departure area.
Official Pace route map and boarding detailsFind the correct NJ TRANSIT 554 boarding stop outside Lindenwold station and verify its direction in MyBus.
Route 554 directions and stopsScheduled Time vs Live Route 554 Arrival
Scheduled time is the planned departure. Live arrival is a prediction based on real-time information, where available. Delays, construction, weather, traffic and tracking-system outages can cause the displayed arrival to change.
Use the operating agency’s official tracking tool.
Verify NJ TRANSIT or Pace rather than an obsolete Sound Transit result.
Choose the correct terminal or destination.
Confirm the stop number, street or transit center.
Look again shortly before leaving and read service alerts.
Select Route 554, Atlantic City or Lindenwold direction, then choose the exact stop.
Open MyBusThe official Pace 554 page provides eastbound and westbound tracking links.
Open Pace trackingTrack Route 556 and Link 2 Line instead of searching for discontinued Route 554.
Track Route 556How to Check NJ TRANSIT 554 Without Opening a Map
NJ TRANSIT provides stop-number arrival information through MyBus. Many riders can use the five-digit stop ID from the bus stop sign.
Look for the five-digit MyBus number on your NJ TRANSIT stop sign.
Send the five-digit stop ID to 69287 using the agency’s published SMS service.
Read the response and verify the bus number and destination before relying on the result.
For stop-specific Route 554 filtering and the latest instructions, use the official NJ TRANSIT MyBus page.
Important Route 554 Service Notices
The notices below were identified from official agency sources during the October 9, 2026 review. An alert may be revised or expire; use the agency’s current alert page on the day you travel.
The former Issaquah–Seattle route is no longer active. Replacement travel options include enhanced Route 556 service and Link 2 Line connections.
Pace updated Saturday departures to improve reliability and connections. Riders with older Saturday timetable screenshots should use the June 1 PDF.
US-30/Malan Avenue stop #14951 was removed. Use US-30/South Arlington Avenue stop #14950, according to NJ TRANSIT.
Route 554 has a posted detour in Pleasantville affecting Main Street near West Jersey Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard due to utility work. Check the live advisory for its current status and temporary path.
Temporary boarding arrangements around Bellevue Transit Center have been posted during construction. Riders using the 554 replacement should confirm the correct Route 556 bay and whether tracking information is available.
Wheelchair Access, Reduced Fares and Practical Boarding
Pace states that all service on its Route 554 timetable is wheelchair accessible and its buses are equipped with bike racks. For NJ TRANSIT, verify accessible stops and vehicle requirements using official trip-planning or customer-assistance tools.
Check accessible vehicle boarding, ramps or lifts and space availability according to agency guidance.
Confirm usable sidewalks, curb space, temporary construction and stop relocation notices.
Senior, disability and qualifying reduced-fare programs depend on the operator and documentation.
Pace Route 554’s published timetable states that the buses on this route are equipped with bike racks.
How to Read the Route 554 Timetable Correctly
For Pace Route 554, each row represents one trip across consecutive published timepoints. Read your boarding and destination times from that same row.
The Pace C notation indicates that the bus bypasses the Woodfield Mall interior stop. Never ignore the timetable legend.
Saturday departures are not necessarily identical to weekdays. Sunday and holiday availability must be verified independently.
Before You Board Route 554
- Confirm whether you mean NJ TRANSIT, Pace or former Sound Transit service.
- Check the latest official route schedule and effective date.
- Select the correct direction and destination.
- Review weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules separately.
- Find the correct bus stop and stop ID when available.
- Check fare amount, payment method and transfer conditions.
- Review alerts for detours and eliminated stops.
- Use official live arrivals where available.
- Reach the boarding stop several minutes early.
- Confirm the last return bus before leaving your destination.
Make sure the Pace trip is not marked C if you need the mall’s interior stop.
Check your NJ TRANSIT 554 destination, fare zones and terminal arrival location.
Use Route 556 and Link 2 Line, not the discontinued Sound Transit 554.
What to Do When Bus 554 Is Late or Missing
Confirm route, direction and stop. An unavailable live estimate does not automatically mean the scheduled trip was canceled.
Compare the bus headsign, posted stop number and route map. A nearby stop may serve the reverse direction.
For Sound Transit 554, switch to current Issaquah–Bellevue–Seattle options. For NJ TRANSIT, check the Berlin stop removal notice.
Official Route 554 Schedule, Map and Fare Sources
These agency-controlled links are the reference points for updates, tickets, maps, real-time arrivals and service changes.
Official Elgin–Woodfield route page with schedules, tracking, stop information and connections.
Pace Route 554Published June 1, 2026. Weekday and Saturday eastbound/westbound tables with C-trip notes.
Download official PDFCurrent bus timetable and trip-planning tools for Route 554 Lindenwold–Atlantic City.
Official timetable finderStop-level real-time information, routes, directions and five-digit stop numbers.
Official MyBusSeptember 10, 2026 stop removal and alternative stop number.
Official stop advisoryConditions for using eligible Atlantic City Rail Line tickets or passes on Route 554.
Official ticket conditionsOfficial confirmation that Route 554 was eliminated and Route 556 was revised.
Fall 2026 changesCurrent Issaquah–Bellevue bus schedule and Link transfer connections.
Official Route 556Route 554 Bus Schedule FAQs
Is the 554 bus still running in 2026?
It depends on the agency. NJ TRANSIT 554 and Pace 554 continue operating. Sound Transit 554 between Seattle and Issaquah was discontinued on August 29, 2026.
What happened to Sound Transit Route 554?
Sound Transit eliminated its Issaquah–Seattle Route 554 during the August 29, 2026 service changes. Riders now use alternatives including ST Express 556 and Link 2 Line.
Where does NJ TRANSIT Route 554 go?
NJ TRANSIT 554 connects Lindenwold PATCO and Atlantic City, serving communities and station areas including Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City and Absecon.
How much is NJ TRANSIT 554 fare?
NJ TRANSIT 554 fares depend on the number of zones traveled between the selected origin and destination. Use NJ TRANSIT’s current fare calculator or mobile app for the exact ticket price.
Where does Pace Route 554 go?
Pace 554 connects Elgin Transportation Center with Woodfield Mall and Northwest Transportation Center in Schaumburg, with service through Streamwood, Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates.
Does Pace 554 run on Sunday?
No. Pace’s June 1, 2026 timetable specifies Monday–Saturday service and no Sunday or holiday service.
What does C mean on the Pace 554 schedule?
A C trip does not enter Woodfield Mall. It uses the Woodfield Road/Meacham Road stop area instead. Check the official PDF before traveling to the mall.
How can I check live Route 554 arrival times?
Use NJ TRANSIT MyBus or Pace Bus Tracker according to your agency. Select the correct direction and boarding stop. Sound Transit 554 no longer has active arrivals because the route was discontinued.
Can Atlantic City Rail Line tickets be used on bus 554?
NJ TRANSIT accepts eligible Atlantic City Rail Line tickets and weekly or monthly passes on Route 554 for travel between the printed origin and destination, subject to specified station-area boarding and alighting locations.
How early should I arrive for Route 554?
Plan to reach your designated stop approximately 5–10 minutes early when practical, allowing more time for terminals, unfamiliar boarding areas or important transfers. Verify the final scheduled trip and current service alerts.
Which 554 Bus Schedule Should You Use?
If you need Lindenwold–Atlantic City service, choose NJ TRANSIT 554 and confirm the route direction, fare zones, actual stop and current MyBus arrival. If you need Elgin–Woodfield service, choose Pace 554 and use the June 1, 2026 timetable, paying particular attention to weekday/Saturday differences and C trips.
If you are searching for Seattle–Issaquah Route 554, the direct bus has been discontinued. Use the current Route 556 and Link 2 Line connection guidance instead.
Independent website disclosure: BusSchedule.us is an independent transit information guide. It does not operate these buses, set official fares, sell NJ TRANSIT or Pace tickets, or guarantee live arrival predictions. Agency schedules, fare rules, maps and alerts take precedence.