MBTA 42 bus

MBTA 42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The MBTA 42 - Forest Hills Station - Nubian Station bus serves 19 bus stops in the Boston area departing from Nubian and ending at Forest Hills / Lower Busway. Scroll down to see upcoming 42 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 42 bus times will be displayed. The full 42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

MBTA Forest Hills Station - Nubian Station map

MBTA 42 bus route map

The MBTA 42 - Forest Hills Station - Nubian Station bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the MBTA 42 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 42 bus is approaching your stop.

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MBTA 42 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 42 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 42 bus Service Frequency

The next 42 bus leaves Nubian at 5:12 AM, and arrives at Forest Hills / Lower Busway at 5:22 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 42 bus On-Time Performance

69% of riders report that the MBTA 42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 19 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 42 bus. Compared to other MBTA lines, the 42 bus is ranked 58 out of 185 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 42 by opening the Transit app.

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MBTA 42 bus FAQ

What time does the next MBTA 42 bus depart from Nubian?
The next 42 bus leaves Nubian at 5:12 AM, and arrives at Forest Hills / Lower Busway at 5:22 AM. The total trip time for the next MBTA 42 bus is 10 min.
Is the MBTA 42 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 42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next MBTA 42 bus arrive?
You can see the next MBTA 42 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 42 bus.
How many bus stops are there for the MBTA 42 bus?
There are 19 stops on the MBTA 42 bus.
Is the MBTA 42 bus usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on MBTA 42 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 42 bus currently running?
Find out the current status for the MBTA 42 bus in the Transit app.
What is the closest MBTA 42 bus stop to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 42 bus stop to where you are.

Forest Hills Station - Nubian Station

MBTA 42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

MBTA 42 bus route map

MBTA 42 bus Service Alerts

MBTA 42 bus Service Frequency

MBTA 42 bus On-Time Performance

MBTA 42 bus FAQ

What time does the next MBTA 42 bus depart from Nubian?

Is the MBTA 42 bus running on time, early or late?

When does the next MBTA 42 bus arrive?

How many bus stops are there for the MBTA 42 bus?

Is the MBTA 42 bus usually crowded?

Is the MBTA 42 bus currently running?

What is the closest MBTA 42 bus stop to me?

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