Bus - 3

3 Line

Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd

COTA

COTA 3 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 3 bus (Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd) has 87 stops departing from Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle and ending at Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd.

Choose any of the 3 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd (87 stops)

  • Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle

  • Northwest Blvd & Zollinger Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Ridgeview Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Northam Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Wilshire Dr

  • Northwest Blvd & W Lane Ave

  • Northwest Blvd & Suffolk Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Guilford Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Barrington Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Glenn Ave

  • Northwest Blvd & Stanford Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & Northwest Ct

  • Northwest Blvd & Kings Ct

  • Northwest Blvd & Chambers Rd

  • Northwest Blvd & King Ave

  • Northwest Blvd & W 5th Ave

  • Northwest Blvd & Thornwood Pl

  • W 3rd Ave & Northwest Blvd

  • W 3rd Ave & Oxley Rd

  • W 3rd Ave & Parkway Dr N

  • Bobcat Ave & Edgehill Rd

  • Bobcat Ave & 1st Ave

  • Goodale Blvd & Yard St

  • 582 W Goodale St

  • Neil Ave & Vine St

  • Nationwide Blvd & Mcconnell Blvd

  • N Front St & Nationwide Blvd

  • W Long St & N High St

  • N 3rd St & E Gay St

  • S 3rd St & E Broad St

  • S 3rd St & E Town St

  • S 3rd St & E Main St

  • W Mound St & S High St

  • S Front St & W Mound St

  • W Main St & S Ludlow St

  • W Rich St & Lucas St

  • W Rich St & Mcdowell St

  • W Rich St & S Skidmore St

  • W Town St & S Davis Ave

  • S Souder Ave & W Rich St

  • S Souder Ave & Sullivant Ave

  • S Souder Ave & Thomas Ave

  • W Mound St & Souder Ave

  • W Mound St & Dakota Ave

  • W Mound St & S Yale Ave

  • W Mound St & S Princeton Ave

  • Harrisburg Pike & W Mound St

  • Harrisburg Pike & Humphrey Ave

  • 771 Harrisburg Pike

  • Harrisburg Pike & Garling Ave

  • Harrisburg Pike & Ransburg Ave

  • Harrisburg Pike & Rosemont Ave

  • Harrisburg Pike & Laurel Ave

  • 1117 Harrisburg Pike

  • Harrisburg Pike & Eakin Rd

  • Harrisburg Pike & Zettler Center Dr

  • 1421 Harrisburg Pike

  • 1515 Harrisburg Pike

  • 1657 Harrisburg Pike

  • Harrisburg Pike & Clime Rd

  • 1871 Harrisburg Pike

  • Harrisburg Pike & Alkire Rd

  • Harrisburg Pike & Red Rock Blvd

  • Harrisburg Pike & Blue Rock Blvd

  • Harrisburg Pike & Hyde Rd

  • Harrisburg Pike & Centerpoint Dr

  • Broadway & Home Rd

  • Broadway & 1st Ave

  • Broadway & Central Ave

  • Parlin Dr & Willowood Pl

  • Richard Ave & Parlin Dr

  • Richard Ave & Addison Dr

  • Richard Ave & Southwest Blvd

  • Southwest Blvd & Sheldon Pl

  • Southwest Blvd & Broadway

  • Broadway & Rose Ave

  • Broadway & Burr Oak Dr

  • Columbus St & Broadway

  • Columbus St & Dudley Ave

  • Columbus St & Haughn Rd

  • Columbus St & Richard Ave

  • Columbus St & Brookpark Cir

  • Columbus St & Knapp Dr

  • Stringtown Rd & Hoover Rd

  • Stringtown Rd & Parkmead Dr

  • 2071 Stringtown Rd

  • Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd

3 FAQ

  • What time does the 3 bus start operating?

    Services on the 3 bus start at 4:37 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 3 bus stop working?

    Services on the 3 bus stop at 9:28 PM on Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 3 bus arrive?

    When does the Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 3 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 3 bus stop.

COTA 3 bus Route Map - Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd

PDF Version: 3 schedule, stops and map

3 Bus Schedule

3 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 4:37 AM-10:28 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon4:37 AM-10:28 PM29-31
Tue4:37 AM-10:28 PM29-31
Wed4:37 AM-10:28 PM29-31
Thu4:37 AM-10:28 PM29-31
Fri4:37 AM-10:28 PM29-31
Sat5:35 AM-9:28 PM58-62
Sun4:56 AM-9:28 PM59-62
View full schedule online

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3 line bus fare

COTA 3 (Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about COTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Central Ohio Transit Authority’s official website.

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3 (COTA)

The first stop of the 3 bus route is Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle and the last stop is Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd. 3 (Northwest Blvd & Giant Eagle‎→Parkway Centre Dr & Stringtown Rd) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 3 has 87 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 77 minutes.

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