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SF Bay AreaAC Transit

AC Transit 51A bus

Broadway - Santa Clara

81 % on time

AC Transit 51A bus Stop List and Next Departures

The AC Transit 51A - Broadway - Santa Clara bus serves 43 bus stops in the SF Bay Area area departing from Fruitvale BART and ending at Keith Avenue / College Avenue. Scroll down to see upcoming 51A bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 51A bus times will be displayed. The full 51A bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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AC Transit Broadway - Santa Clara map

AC Transit 51A bus route map

The AC Transit 51A - Broadway - Santa Clara bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the AC Transit 51A 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 51A bus is approaching your stop.

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AC Transit 51A bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 51A 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 51A bus Service Frequency

The next 51A bus leaves Fruitvale BART at 9:12 AM, and arrives at Keith Avenue / College Avenue at 10:08 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 51A bus On-Time Performance

81 % on time

81% of riders report that the AC Transit 51A bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 103 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 51A bus. Compared to other AC Transit lines, the 51A bus is ranked 12 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 51A by opening the Transit app.

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AC Transit 51A bus FAQ

  • What time does the next AC Transit 51A bus depart from Fruitvale BART?

    The next 51A bus leaves Fruitvale BART at 9:12 AM, and arrives at Keith Avenue / College Avenue at 10:08 AM. The total trip time for the next AC Transit 51A bus is 56 min.

  • Is the AC Transit 51A 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 51A schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next AC Transit 51A bus arrive?

    You can see the next AC Transit 51A bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 51A bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the AC Transit 51A bus?

    There are 43 stops on the AC Transit 51A bus.

  • Is the AC Transit 51A bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on AC Transit 51A 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 51A bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the AC Transit 51A bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest AC Transit 51A bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 51A bus stop to where you are.

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