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How to get from Anna Salai to Island Grounds by bus?

From Anna Salai to Island Grounds by bus

To get from Anna Salai to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the 242 bus from Kolathur Anna Salai station to Thinathanthi station. Next, take the 17E bus from Thinathanthi station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is ₹17.00.

45min₹17.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 242242
Bus - 17E17E
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Kolathur Anna Salai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kolathur Anna Salai
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thinathanthi
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 17E17E
    Wait for bus
    17E
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Anna Salai to Island Grounds by bus via 242 and 38C

To get from Anna Salai to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the 242 bus from Kolathur Anna Salai station to Perambur Paracks Road station. Next, take the 38C bus from Perambur Paracks Road station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is ₹16.00.

43min₹16.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 242242
Bus - 38C38C
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Kolathur Anna Salai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kolathur Anna Salai
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Perambur Paracks Road
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38C38C
    Wait for bus
    38C
    Vivekananda House
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Anna Salai to Island Grounds

The distance between Anna Salai, Fort Tondiarpet and Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet is approximately 11.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Anna Salai to Island Grounds by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Tondiarpet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Anna Salai

Anna Salai is located at Anna Salai, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is Kolathur Anna Salai.

Metro stations close to Anna Salai:

  • Anna Nagar Tower
  • Anna Nagar East

Train stations close to Anna Salai:

  • Villivakkam
  • Newvyasarpadi Jeeva Pathway Parent
  • Perambur Railway Station

Bus stations close to Anna Salai:

  • Kolathur Anna Salai
  • 70 Feet Road
  • Srinivasa Sweets

Public transit stations close to Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet

Island Grounds is located at Anna Salai, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is Simson.

Metro stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
  • Government Estate

Train stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Chennai Park Railway Station
  • Chennai Park Town Railway Station
  • Chindadripet Mrts Station

Bus stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Simson
  • Simpsons / Periyar Bridge
  • Chinthathripet Park

Alternative route from Anna Salai to Island Grounds by bus via 242 and 38C

To get from Anna Salai to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the 242 bus from Kolathur Anna Salai station to Perambur Paracks Road station. Next, take the 38C bus from Perambur Paracks Road station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is ₹16.00.

43min₹16.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 242242
Bus - 38C38C
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Kolathur Anna Salai

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kolathur Anna Salai
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Perambur Paracks Road
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38C38C
    Wait for bus
    38C
    Vivekananda House
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Anna Salai to Island Grounds?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 242, Bus line 17E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Anna Salai to Island Grounds?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 242, Bus line 38C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Anna Salai and Island Grounds?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Anna Salai to Island Grounds?

    The 242 bus line goes from Kolathur Anna Salai station near Anna Salai in Saidapet to Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadway station near Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Anna Salai to Island Grounds by bus?

    The total travel time between Anna Salai in Saidapet and Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Anna Salai to get to Island Grounds?

    Get on the 242 bus from the Kolathur Anna Salai stop near Anna Salai in Saidapet.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Anna Salai and Island Grounds?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway stop, which is closest to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How much is the bus fare from Anna Salai to Island Grounds?

    The ride from Anna Salai to Island Grounds costs ₹17.00.