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MTA

307 bus routes in New York City. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on MTA in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
307
Stops
11,496
Modes
Bus

MTA at a glance

Serves
New York City, New York
Modes
Bus
Service hours
5:30 AM to 11:31 PM
Time zone
America/New_York
Schedule valid through
Jan 3, 2027
Data last updated
Oct 17, 2026
Official website
mta.info

Busiest MTA routes

  • B6 Bath Beach - East New York
  • B41 Kings Plaza - Downtown Brooklyn
  • B35 Brownsville - Sunset Park
  • M14D-SBS Lower East Side - Chelsea Piers
  • Bx15 Fordham Plaza - The Hub

About MTA

MTA is a public transportation provider that serves the New York City area. MTA operates the following transit modes across the New York City area: Bus. In total, MTA operates 307 routes and serves 11,496 stops or stations in the New York City area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

MTA routes

MTA Bus · 307 routes

MTA: frequently asked questions

How many routes does MTA operate?

MTA operates 307 bus routes and serves 11,496 stops or stations in New York City.

What are the MTA service hours?

Most MTA service runs from about 5:30 AM to 11:31 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest MTA routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest MTA routes are B6 Bath Beach - East New York, B41 Kings Plaza - Downtown Brooklyn, B35 Brownsville - Sunset Park, M14D-SBS Lower East Side - Chelsea Piers, Bx15 Fordham Plaza - The Hub.

How do I contact MTA?

Website: http://www.mta.info.

How do I see MTA schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose New York City, then pick MTA to browse routes and timetables.

MTA service updates

Check the CityTransit app for MTA schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

MTA fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit MTA's official site for ride fares and tickets.

MTA schedules

Looking for a specific MTA bus schedule? All MTA lines and schedules in New York City are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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