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NFTA Metro 42 bus

Lackawanna

56 % on time

NFTA 42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The NFTA 42 - Lackawanna bus serves 52 bus stops in the Buffalo area departing from Union Road / Southgate Plaza and ending at Ellicott Street / MTC Static. Scroll down to see upcoming 42 bus times at each stop. The full 42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app, the official NFTA-Metro app.

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NFTA Metro 42 bus route map

The NFTA 42 - Lackawanna bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the NFTA 42 bus to help you plan your trip on NFTA. 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 42 bus is approaching your stop.

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NFTA Metro 42 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 42 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 NFTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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NFTA Metro 42 bus Service Frequency

The next 42 bus leaves Union Road / Southgate Plaza at 5:30 PM, and arrives at Ellicott Street / MTC Static at 6:16 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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NFTA Metro 42 bus On-Time Performance

56 % on time

56% of riders report that the NFTA 42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 17 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 42 bus. Compared to other NFTA lines, the 42 bus is ranked 35 out of 56 NFTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official NFTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 42 by opening the official NFTA Transit app.

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NFTA 42 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next NFTA 42 bus depart from Union Road / Southgate Plaza?

    The next 42 bus leaves Union Road / Southgate Plaza at 5:30 PM, and arrives at Ellicott Street / MTC Static at 6:16 PM. The total trip time for the next NFTA 42 bus is 46 min.

  • Is the NFTA 42 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the NFTA 42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next NFTA Metro 42 bus arrive?

    You can see the next NFTA 42 bus times in the official NFTA app as well as future departure times for the 42 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the NFTA 42 bus?

    There are 52 stops on the NFTA 42 bus.

  • Is the NFTA 42 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on NFTA Metro 42 bus crowding levels in the Transit app. You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the NFTA 42 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the NFTA 42 bus in the Transit app, the NFTA official app.

  • What is the closest NFTA 42 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 42 bus stop to where you are.

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