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Arlington Transit (ART) 42 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 42 bus (Ballston) has 29 stops departing from Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 and ending at Ballston Station + Bus Bay D.

Choose any of the 42 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Ballston (29 stops)

  • Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3

  • Army-Navy Dr & S Eads St

  • Army-Navy Dr & S Fern St

  • Army-Navy Dr & S Hayes St

  • Army-Navy Dr & S Joyce St

  • Southgate Road at Air Force Memorial

  • Columbia Pi & Orme St

  • Columbia Pike Wb @ S Rolfe St Ns

  • Columbia Pi & S Scott St

  • S Courthouse Rd Nb @ Columbia Pike FS

  • S Courthouse Rd Nb @ 8th St S Ns

  • S Courthouse Rd + 5th St

  • S Courthouse Rd Nb @ 2nd St S Ns

  • S Uhle St Sb @ S Walter Reed Dr FS

  • Washington Blvd Wb @ N Wayne St Ns

  • Washington Blvd Wb @ N Barton St FS

  • Washington Blvd + N Bryan St

  • Washington Blvd Nb @ N Pershing Dr Ns

  • Washington Blvd Nb @ 9th St N Ns

  • Washington Blvd Wb @ 10th St N FS

  • N Highland St Wb @ 11th St N FS

  • Wilson Blvd, Wb @ N Herndon Street, Ns

  • Wilson Blvd Sb @ 10th St N Ns

  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Kansas St Ns

  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Monroe St FS

  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Oakland St FS

  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Pollard St Ns

  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Randolph St Ns

  • Ballston Station + Bus Bay D

42 FAQ

  • What time does the 42 bus start operating?

    Services on the 42 bus start at 6:08 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 42 bus stop working?

    Services on the 42 bus stop at 6:57 PM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 42 bus arrive?

    When does the Ballston Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Ballston Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • How much is the 42 (Ballston) bus fare?

    The Ballston (Ballston) bus fare is about $2.00.

  • Is there a 42 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 42 bus stop.

Arlington Transit (ART) 42 bus Route Map - Ballston

42 bus Line Map

42 bus Schedule

42 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 6:08 AM - 8:00 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun7:27 AM - 6:57 PM30
Mon6:08 AM - 8:00 PM15 - 30
Tue6:08 AM - 8:00 PM15 - 30
Wed6:08 AM - 8:00 PM15 - 30
Thu6:08 AM - 8:00 PM15 - 30
Fri6:08 AM - 8:00 PM15 - 30
Sat7:12 AM - 7:42 PM30

Arlington Transit (ART) bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 42 (from Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 42 (Ballston) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Arlington Transit (ART) info now.

42 line bus fare

Arlington Transit (ART) 42 (Ballston) ride fare is about $2.00. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Arlington Transit (ART)’s ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or Arlington Transit (ART)’s official website.

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42 (Arlington Transit (ART))

The first stop of the 42 bus route is Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 and the last stop is Ballston Station + Bus Bay D. 42 (Ballston) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 42 has 29 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 minutes.

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