Bus - 8

8 Line

Merrimack College

MVRTA

MVRTA 8 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 8 bus (Merrimack College) has 13 stops departing from Mcgovern Transportation Center and ending at Merrimack College.

Choose any of the 8 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Merrimack College (13 stops)

  • Mcgovern Transportation Center

  • Amesbury Street & Parker Street

  • Parker Street & Salem Street

  • Parker Street & Farnham Street

  • Andover Street & Winthrop Street

  • Winthrop Avenue & Cambridge Street

  • Exeter And South Union Street

  • Grafton & Winthrop Avenue

  • Plaza 114 /North Parish Road

  • Winthrop Avenue & Chickering Street

  • North Andover Mall - At&T

  • North Andover Mall - Market Basket

  • Merrimack College

8 FAQ

  • What time does the 8 bus start operating?

    Services on the 8 bus start at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 8 bus stop working?

    Services on the 8 bus stop at 5:00 PM on Saturday.

  • What time does the 8 bus arrive?

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

  • Does the MVRTA 8 bus line run on Christmas Day?

    The 8 bus's operating hours on Christmas Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 8 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 8 bus stop.

MVRTA 8 bus Route Map - Merrimack College

8 bus Line Map
PDF Version: 8 schedule, stops and map

8 Bus Schedule

8 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:00 AM-7:00 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:00 AM-7:00 PM30-60
Tue5:00 AM-7:00 PM30-60
Wed5:00 AM-7:00 PM30-60
Thu5:00 AM-7:00 PM30-60
Fri5:00 AM-7:00 PM30-60
Sat9:00 AM-5:00 PM60
Sun9:15 AM-5:15 PM60
View full schedule online

MVRTA Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 8 (from Mcgovern Transportation Center), 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 8 (Merrimack College) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Merrimack Valley Transit info now.

8 line bus fare

MVRTA 8 (Merrimack College) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about MVRTA tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Merrimack Valley Transit’s official website.

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8 (MVRTA)

The first stop of the 8 bus route is Mcgovern Transportation Center and the last stop is Merrimack College. 8 (Merrimack College) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 8 has 13 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 minutes.

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Line 8 Real Time bus Tracker

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