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MBTA 4 bus

North Station - Tide St. via World Trade

MBTA 4 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The MBTA 4 - North Station - Tide St. via World Trade bus serves 15 bus stops in the Boston area departing from Summer St / Drydock Ave and ending at Causeway St / North Station. Scroll down to see upcoming 4 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 4 bus times will be displayed. The full 4 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

MBTA North Station - Tide St. via World Trade map

MBTA 4 bus route map

The MBTA 4 - North Station - Tide St. via World Trade bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MBTA 4 bus to help you plan your trip on MBTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 4 bus is approaching your stop.

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MBTA 4 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 4 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by MBTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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MBTA 4 bus Service Frequency

The next 4 bus leaves Summer St / Drydock Ave at 8:31 AM, and arrives at Causeway St / North Station at 8:51 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 4 bus On-Time Performance

93 % on time

93% of riders report that the MBTA 4 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 5 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 4 bus. Compared to other MBTA lines, the 4 bus is ranked 2 out of 181 MBTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official MBTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 4 by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 4 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next MBTA 4 bus depart from Summer St / Drydock Ave?

    The next 4 bus leaves Summer St / Drydock Ave at 8:31 AM, and arrives at Causeway St / North Station at 8:51 AM. The total trip time for the next MBTA 4 bus is 20 min.

  • Is the MBTA 4 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the MBTA 4 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next MBTA 4 bus arrive?

    You can see the next MBTA 4 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 4 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the MBTA 4 bus?

    There are 15 stops on the MBTA 4 bus.

  • Is the MBTA 4 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on MBTA 4 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the MBTA 4 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the MBTA 4 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest MBTA 4 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 4 bus stop to where you are.

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