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MATA 42 bus

Crosstown

83 % on time

MATA 42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The MATA 42 - Crosstown bus serves 131 bus stops in the Memphis area departing from Frayser Boulevard / Woodrow Street and ending at Airways Transit Center. Scroll down to see upcoming 42 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 42 bus times will be displayed. The full 42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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MATA Crosstown map

MATA 42 bus route map

The MATA 42 - Crosstown bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MATA 42 bus to help you plan your trip on MATA. 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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MATA 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 MATA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MATA 42 bus Service Frequency

The next 42 bus leaves Frayser Boulevard / Woodrow Street at 5:00 PM, and arrives at Airways Transit Center at 6:38 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MATA 42 bus On-Time Performance

83 % on time

83% of riders report that the MATA 42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 18 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 42 bus. Compared to other MATA lines, the 42 bus is ranked 4 out of 25 MATA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MATA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 42 by opening the Transit app.

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MATA 42 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next MATA 42 bus depart from Frayser Boulevard / Woodrow Street?

    The next 42 bus leaves Frayser Boulevard / Woodrow Street at 5:00 PM, and arrives at Airways Transit Center at 6:38 PM. The total trip time for the next MATA 42 bus is 98 min.

  • Is the MATA 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 MATA 42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next MATA 42 bus arrive?

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

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

    There are 131 stops on the MATA 42 bus.

  • Is the MATA 42 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on MATA 42 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 MATA 42 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the MATA 42 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest MATA 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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