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Akron Metro 8 bus

Barberton

71 % on time

Akron Metro 8 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Akron Metro 8 - Barberton bus serves 55 bus stops in the Cleveland area departing from Cleveland Massillon Rd / Norton Plaza and ending at Rkp Transit Center. Scroll down to see upcoming 8 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 8 bus times will be displayed. The full 8 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Akron Metro Barberton map

Akron Metro 8 bus route map

The Akron Metro 8 - Barberton bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Akron Metro 8 bus to help you plan your trip on Akron Metro. 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 8 bus is approaching your stop.

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Akron Metro 8 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 8 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 Akron Metro so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Akron Metro 8 bus Service Frequency

The next 8 bus leaves Cleveland Massillon Rd / Norton Plaza at 8:15 PM, and arrives at Rkp Transit Center at 8:50 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Akron Metro 8 bus On-Time Performance

71 % on time

71% of riders report that the Akron Metro 8 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 24 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 8 bus. Compared to other Akron Metro lines, the 8 bus is ranked 13 out of 24 Akron Metro lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Akron Metro metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 8 by opening the Transit app.

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Akron Metro 8 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Akron Metro 8 bus depart from Cleveland Massillon Rd / Norton Plaza?

    The next 8 bus leaves Cleveland Massillon Rd / Norton Plaza at 8:15 PM, and arrives at Rkp Transit Center at 8:50 PM. The total trip time for the next Akron Metro 8 bus is 35 min.

  • Is the Akron Metro 8 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Akron Metro 8 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Akron Metro 8 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Akron Metro 8 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 8 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Akron Metro 8 bus?

    There are 55 stops on the Akron Metro 8 bus.

  • Is the Akron Metro 8 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Akron Metro 8 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 Akron Metro 8 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Akron Metro 8 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Akron Metro 8 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 8 bus stop to where you are.

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