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MBTA 18 bus

Ashmont Station - Andrew Station

MBTA 18 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The MBTA 18 - Ashmont Station - Andrew Station bus serves 31 bus stops in the Boston area departing from Andrew / Busway and ending at Ashmont / Busway. Scroll down to see upcoming 18 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 18 bus times will be displayed. The full 18 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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MBTA Ashmont Station - Andrew Station map

MBTA 18 bus route map

The MBTA 18 - Ashmont Station - Andrew Station bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MBTA 18 bus to help you plan your trip on MBTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 18 bus is approaching your stop.

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MBTA 18 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 18 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MBTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MBTA 18 bus Service Frequency

The next 18 bus leaves Andrew / Busway at 6:55 AM, and arrives at Ashmont / Busway at 7:22 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 18 bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the MBTA 18 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 18 bus. You can also contribute your own reports on whether your trip arrived on time, late or early. As these on-time performance stats are user reported, they may differ from official MBTA metrics.

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MBTA 18 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next MBTA 18 bus depart from Andrew / Busway?

    The next 18 bus leaves Andrew / Busway at 6:55 AM, and arrives at Ashmont / Busway at 7:22 AM. The total trip time for the next MBTA 18 bus is 27 min.

  • Is the MBTA 18 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MBTA 18 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next MBTA 18 bus arrive?

    You can see the next MBTA 18 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 18 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the MBTA 18 bus?

    There are 31 stops on the MBTA 18 bus.

  • Is the MBTA 18 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on MBTA 18 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the MBTA 18 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the MBTA 18 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest MBTA 18 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 18 bus stop to where you are.

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