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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? Check Live Arrival Times 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?

    Click here to view the nearest 540 bus stop.

540 Bus Schedule

540 bus route operates on weekdays. Regular schedule hours: 5:12 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
SunNot OperationalNot Operational
Mon5:12 PMSingle departure
Tue5:12 PMSingle departure
Wed5:12 PMSingle departure
Thu5:12 PMSingle departure
Fri5:12 PMSingle departure
SatNot OperationalNot Operational

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.

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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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