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81 Line
Downtown Express
NFTA (Bus)
NFTA (Bus) 81 bus Route Map - Downtown Express
NFTA (Bus) 81 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)
The 81 bus (Downtown Express) has 45 stops departing from Main Street University Station Stat and ending at Washington Street South Division St.
Choose any of the 81 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.
Direction: Downtown Express (45 stops)
Main Street University Station Stat
Main St Kenmore Ave East
Main Street University Plaza East O
Goodyear Rd Bailey Ave East
Bailey Avenue & 3675 Bailey Avenue
Bailey Avenue & Michael Road
Bailey Avenue & Ub Dental School
Bailey Avenue & Veterans Hospital
Bailey Avenue & Winspear Avenue
Bailey Avenue & Lisbon Avenue
Bailey Avenue & Minnesota Avenue
Bailey Avenue & Shirley Avenue
Bailey Avenue & Hewett Avenue
Bailey Avenue & Amherst Street
Bailey Avenue & Kensington Avenue
Kensington Avenue Comstock Avenue W
Kensington Avenue Olympic Avenue We
Kensington Avenue Parkridge Avenue
Kensington Avenue Clyde Avenue West
Kensington Avenue Liberty Avenue We
Kensington Avenue Leroy Avenue West
Grider Street Kensington Avenue Sou
Grider Street Mapleridge Avenue Sou
Grider Street Ecmc Terrace View Car
Grider Street Ecmc Ambulatory Cente
Grider Street Ecmc Main Entrance So
Grider Street East Delavan Avenue S
Grider Street Northland Avenue Sout
Grider Street Scajaquada Street Sou
Grider Street East Ferry Street Sou
East Ferry Street And 663 East Ferr
East Ferry Street Fillmore Avenue W
East Ferry Street Humboldt Parkway
Humboldt Parkway East Utica Street
Goodell Street Michigan Avenue West
Goodell Street Oak Street West
Goodell Street Ellicott St. West
Pearl Street Tupper Street South
Pearl Street Chippewa Street South
Pearl Street West Huron Street Sout
Pearl Street Court Street South Far
Pearl Street West Eagle Street Sout
Pearl Street Church Street South NE
Pearl Street Seneca Street South
Washington Street South Division St
81 FAQ
What time does the 81 bus start operating?
Services on the 81 bus start at 7:16 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 81 bus stop working?
Services on the 81 bus stop at 7:45 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What time does the 81 bus arrive?
When does the Downtown Express bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Downtown Express bus line that is closest to your location.
Does the NFTA (Bus) 81 bus line run on Labor Day?
The 81 bus's operating hours on Labor Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.
Is there a 81 bus stop near me?
to view the nearest 81 bus stop.
NFTA (Bus) 81 bus Route Map - Downtown Express
NFTA (Bus) Bus Service Alerts
See all updates on 81 (from Main Street University Station Stat), 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 81 (Downtown Express) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all NFTA info now.
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81 line bus fare
NFTA (Bus) 81 (Downtown Express) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about NFTA (Bus) tickets costs please check the Moovit app or NFTA’s official website.
81 (NFTA (Bus))
The first stop of the 81 bus route is Main Street University Station Stat and the last stop is Washington Street South Division St. 81 (Downtown Express) is operational during weekdays.
Additional information: 81 has 45 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 minutes.
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Line 81 Real Time bus Tracker
Track line 81 (Downtown Express) on a live map in real time and follow its location as it moves between stations. Use Moovit as a line 81 bus tracker or a live NFTA (Bus) bus tracker app and never miss your bus.
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NFTA (Bus) Lines in Buffalo
- 50 - MAIN/ Schedule
- 47 - WEHRLE/ Schedule
- 111 - SOUTH MICHIGAN/ Schedule
- 32 - AMHERST/ Schedule
- 20 - ELMWOOD/ Schedule
- 55 - PINE AVENUE/ Schedule
- 22 - PORTER-BEST/ Schedule
- 5 - NIAGARA-KENMORE/ Schedule
- 76 - LAKESHORE EXPRESS/ Schedule
- 8 - MAIN/ Schedule
- 12 - UTICA/ Schedule
- 155 - NIAGARA FALLS TROLLEY/ Schedule
- 66 - WILLIAMSVILLE EXPRESS/ Schedule
- 15 - SENECA/ Schedule
- 61 - TONAWANDA EXPRESS/ Schedule
- 3 - GRANT/ Schedule
- 69 - LANCASTER EXPRESS/ Schedule
- 106 - SOUTH-SUBURBAN/ Schedule
- 42 - LACKAWANNA/ Schedule
- 18 - JEFFERSON/ Schedule
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