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AC Transit 281 bus

Decoto - Paseo Padre-Cedar Boulevard

60 % on time

AC Transit 281 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The AC Transit 281 - Decoto - Paseo Padre-Cedar Boulevard bus serves 33 bus stops in the SF Bay Area area departing from New Park Mall and ending at Union City BART. Scroll down to see upcoming 281 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 281 bus times will be displayed. The full 281 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

AC Transit Decoto - Paseo Padre-Cedar Boulevard map

AC Transit 281 bus route map

The AC Transit 281 - Decoto - Paseo Padre-Cedar Boulevard bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the AC Transit 281 bus to help you plan your trip on AC Transit. 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 281 bus is approaching your stop.

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AC Transit 281 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 281 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 AC Transit so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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AC Transit 281 bus Service Frequency

The next 281 bus leaves New Park Mall at 9:35 AM, and arrives at Union City BART at 10:07 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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AC Transit 281 bus On-Time Performance

60 % on time

60% of riders report that the AC Transit 281 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 5 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 281 bus. Compared to other AC Transit lines, the 281 bus is ranked 45 out of 76 AC Transit lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official AC Transit metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 281 by opening the Transit app.

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AC Transit 281 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next AC Transit 281 bus depart from New Park Mall?

    The next 281 bus leaves New Park Mall at 9:35 AM, and arrives at Union City BART at 10:07 AM. The total trip time for the next AC Transit 281 bus is 32 min.

  • Is the AC Transit 281 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the AC Transit 281 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next AC Transit 281 bus arrive?

    You can see the next AC Transit 281 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 281 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the AC Transit 281 bus?

    There are 33 stops on the AC Transit 281 bus.

  • Is the AC Transit 281 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on AC Transit 281 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 AC Transit 281 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the AC Transit 281 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest AC Transit 281 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 281 bus stop to where you are.

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