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MTA Express Bus Time X38

Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Midtown Expr

91 % on time

MTA Express Bus Time X38 - Stop List and Next Bus Times

The MTA Express X38 - Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Midtown Expr bus serves 32 bus stops in New York City departing from Surf Av / W 37 St and ending at E 57 St / Madison Av. Scroll down to see upcoming X38 bus times at each stop and the next X38 bus times schedule will be displayed. You can also see connecting lines at each stop, including connections to various subway lines or other modes, so you can understand where and when to transfer. The full X38 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Midtown 57 St via FDR-23 St via Madison
Coney Isl Sea Gte via Crop
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Thu, May 28, 2026
MTA Express Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Midtown Expr map

MTA Express Bus Time X38 route map

The MTA Express X38 - Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Midtown Expr bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MTA Express X38 bus in NYC to help you plan your trip on MTA Express. 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 X38 bus is approaching your stop.

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MTA Express bus Time X38 Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the X38 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MTA Express so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MTA Express X38 bus Service Frequency

The next X38 bus leaves Surf Av / W 37 St at 6:00 AM, and arrives at E 57 St / Madison Av at 7:14 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MTA Express X38 bus On-Time Performance

91 % on time

91% of riders report that the MTA Express X38 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 10 riders reported on the on-time performance of the X38 bus. Compared to other MTA Express lines, the X38 bus is ranked 5 out of 73 MTA Express lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MTA Express metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the X38 by opening the Transit app.

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MTA Express Bus Time X38 FAQ

  • What time does the next MTA Express X38 bus depart from Surf Av / W 37 St?

    The next X38 bus leaves Surf Av / W 37 St at 6:00 AM, and arrives at E 57 St / Madison Av at 7:14 AM. The total trip time for the next MTA Express X38 bus is 74 min.

  • Is the MTA Express X38 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MTA Express X38 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next MTA Express X38 bus arrive?

    You can see the next MTA Express X38 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the X38 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the MTA Express X38 bus route?

    There are 32 stops on the MTA Express X38 bus route.

  • Is the MTA Express X38 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on MTA Express X38 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 MTA Express X38 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the MTA Express X38 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest MTA Express X38 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest X38 bus stop to where you are.

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