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540 Line
NX - Northway Express
CDTA
CDTA 540 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The 540 bus (Albany To Ballston Spa Via Exit 8/9) has 8 stops departing from Empire State Plaza Concourse and ending at Rt 50 & High St.
540 bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: It departs once a day at 5:12 PM. Operating days this week: weekdays.
Choose any of the 540 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Albany To Ballston Spa Via Exit 8/9 (8 stops)
Empire State Plaza Concourse
S. Swan St & Washington Ave
Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St
Broadway & Steuben St
Exit 8 Park & Ride
Exit 9 - Crossing Park & Ride
Rt 50 & High St
540 FAQ
What time does the 540 bus start operating?
Services on the 540 bus start at 5:12 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 540 bus stop working?
Services on the 540 bus stop at 5:12 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 540 bus arrive?
When does the NX - Northway Express bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the NX - Northway Express bus line that is closest to your location.
Is there a 540 bus stop near me?
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CDTA 540 bus Route Map - Albany To Ballston Spa Via Exit 8/9
CDTA Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on 540 (from Empire State Plaza Concourse), 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 540 (Albany To Ballston Spa Via Exit 8/9) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all CDTA info now.
540 line bus fare
CDTA 540 (Albany To Ballston Spa Via Exit 8/9) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CDTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or CDTA’s official website.
540 (CDTA)
The first stop of the 540 bus route is Empire State Plaza Concourse and the last stop is Rt 50 & High St. 540 (Albany To Ballston Spa Via Exit 8/9) is operational during weekdays.
Additional information: 540 has 8 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 67 minutes.
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Line 540 Real Time bus Tracker
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540 - Alternative Directions
- 540 - Albany To Milton Via Exit 12/15 / Schedule
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- 540 - Milton - Congress Park To Albany Via Exit15/12/9 / Schedule
- 540 - Ballston Spa To Albany Via Exit 9/8 / Schedule
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