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VTA 21 bus

Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC

87 % on time

VTA 21 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The VTA 21 - Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC bus serves 83 bus stops in the SF Bay Area area departing from Arboretum / Sand Hill and ending at Santa Clara Transit Center. Scroll down to see upcoming 21 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 21 bus times will be displayed. The full 21 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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VTA Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC map

VTA 21 bus route map

The VTA 21 - Stanford Shopping Ctr - Santa Clara TC bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the VTA 21 bus to help you plan your trip on VTA. 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 21 bus is approaching your stop.

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VTA 21 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 21 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 VTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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VTA 21 bus Service Frequency

The next 21 bus leaves Arboretum / Sand Hill at 2:46 PM, and arrives at Santa Clara Transit Center at 4:36 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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VTA 21 bus On-Time Performance

87 % on time

87% of riders report that the VTA 21 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 55 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 21 bus. Compared to other VTA lines, the 21 bus is ranked 3 out of 67 VTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official VTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 21 by opening the Transit app.

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VTA 21 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next VTA 21 bus depart from Arboretum / Sand Hill?

    The next 21 bus leaves Arboretum / Sand Hill at 2:46 PM, and arrives at Santa Clara Transit Center at 4:36 PM. The total trip time for the next VTA 21 bus is 110 min.

  • Is the VTA 21 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the VTA 21 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next VTA 21 bus arrive?

    You can see the next VTA 21 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 21 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the VTA 21 bus?

    There are 83 stops on the VTA 21 bus.

  • Is the VTA 21 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on VTA 21 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 VTA 21 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the VTA 21 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest VTA 21 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 21 bus stop to where you are.

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