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BCRTA RL bus

Red Line

55 % on time

BCRTA RL bus Stop List and Next Departures

The BCRTA RL - Red Line bus serves 70 bus stops in the Cincinnati area departing from MTS Transit Station and ending at MTS Transit Station. Scroll down to see upcoming RL bus times at each stop and the next scheduled RL bus times will be displayed. The full RL bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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BCRTA Red Line map

BCRTA RL bus route map

The BCRTA RL - Red Line bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the BCRTA RL bus to help you plan your trip on BCRTA. 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 RL bus is approaching your stop.

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BCRTA RL bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the RL 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 BCRTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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BCRTA RL bus Service Frequency

The next RL bus leaves MTS Transit Station at 6:30 AM, and arrives at MTS Transit Station at 7:24 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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BCRTA RL bus On-Time Performance

55 % on time

55% of riders report that the BCRTA RL bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 7 riders reported on the on-time performance of the RL bus. Compared to other BCRTA lines, the RL bus is ranked 11 out of 13 BCRTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official BCRTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the RL by opening the Transit app.

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BCRTA RL bus FAQ

  • What time does the next BCRTA RL bus depart from MTS Transit Station?

    The next RL bus leaves MTS Transit Station at 6:30 AM, and arrives at MTS Transit Station at 7:24 AM. The total trip time for the next BCRTA RL bus is 54 min.

  • Is the BCRTA RL bus running on time, early or late?

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

  • When does the next BCRTA RL bus arrive?

    You can see the next BCRTA RL bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the RL bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the BCRTA RL bus?

    There are 70 stops on the BCRTA RL bus.

  • Is the BCRTA RL bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on BCRTA RL 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 BCRTA RL bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the BCRTA RL bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest BCRTA RL bus stop to me?

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

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