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NFTA Metro 52 bus

North End Circulator

84 % on time

NFTA 52 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The NFTA 52 - North End Circulator bus serves 57 bus stops in the Buffalo area departing from Portage Road / NF Transportation Center and ending at Portage Road / NF Transportation Center. Scroll down to see upcoming 52 bus times at each stop. The full 52 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 52 bus route map

The NFTA 52 - North End Circulator bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the NFTA 52 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 52 bus is approaching your stop.

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NFTA Metro 52 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 52 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 52 bus Service Frequency

The next 52 bus leaves Portage Road / NF Transportation Center at 8:00 PM, and arrives at Portage Road / NF Transportation Center at 8:39 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 52 bus On-Time Performance

84 % on time

84% of riders report that the NFTA 52 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 13 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 52 bus. Compared to other NFTA lines, the 52 bus is ranked 4 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 52 by opening the official NFTA Transit app.

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NFTA 52 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next NFTA 52 bus depart from Portage Road / NF Transportation Center?

    The next 52 bus leaves Portage Road / NF Transportation Center at 8:00 PM, and arrives at Portage Road / NF Transportation Center at 8:39 PM. The total trip time for the next NFTA 52 bus is 39 min.

  • Is the NFTA 52 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 52 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next NFTA Metro 52 bus arrive?

    You can see the next NFTA 52 bus times in the official NFTA app as well as future departure times for the 52 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the NFTA 52 bus?

    There are 57 stops on the NFTA 52 bus.

  • Is the NFTA 52 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on NFTA Metro 52 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 52 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the NFTA 52 bus in the Transit app, the NFTA official app.

  • What is the closest NFTA 52 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 52 bus stop to where you are.

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