BMTC 290-Z Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 290-Z bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 290-Z bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Mylanahalli with return services available. The route covers 50-45 stops and runs approximately 6 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Shivajinagara-Mylanahalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 290-Z
The 290-Z bus stops at the following 50 stop(s) en route from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Mylanahalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shivajinagara Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Indian Express |
| 3 | Cunningham Road |
| 4 | Vasantha Nagara |
| 5 | Cantonment Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Bamboo Bazar |
| 7 | Coles Park |
| 8 | Doddy |
| 9 | Canara Bank Tannery Road |
| 10 | Periyar Nagara Circle |
| 11 | Muslim Colony |
| 12 | Postal and Telecom Colony |
| 13 | Venkateshapura |
| 14 | Kadugondanahalli Police Station |
| 15 | Kadugondanahalli Railway Gate ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | Arebic College ★ MAJOR |
| 17 | Govindapura Cross |
| 18 | Glass Factory |
| 19 | Nagawara |
| 20 | Nagawara Junction |
| 21 | Nagavara Junction Petrol Bunk |
| 22 | Vidyasagara |
| 23 | Sarayipalya |
| 24 | Ashwath Nagara |
| 25 | Thanisandra |
| 26 | Book Factory Thanisandra |
| 27 | K Narayanapura Cross |
| 28 | RK Hegde Nagara |
| 29 | Koli Farm |
| 30 | Noor Nagara |
| 31 | Chokkanahalli Gate |
| 32 | Thirumenahalli Cross (KNS College) ★ MAJOR |
| 33 | Purvankara Northern Destiny Bellahalli |
| 34 | Bellahalli Cross |
| 35 | Reva College ★ MAJOR |
| 36 | Reva College Gate ★ MAJOR |
| 37 | Country Club Bagaluru |
| 38 | Srinivasapura Cross |
| 39 | Sathanur Colony |
| 40 | Sathanur |
| 41 | Bagalur Sante/ CMR University Cross |
| 42 | Bagalur Santhe Circle |
| 43 | Bagalur |
| 44 | Bagalur Colony |
| 45 | Navodaya School Bagalur |
| 46 | KIADB Hoovinayakanahalli Gate |
| 47 | Basavanna Temple Hoovinayakanahalli |
| 48 | Bayalahalli Gate(Bande kodigehalli) |
| 49 | Bande Kodigehallipalya Cross |
| 50 | Mylanahalli |
⏰ 290-Z Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 290-Z route is ₹20 – ₹44 depending on boarding and alighting stops. BMTC accepts cash, BMTC Smart Card, Namma Metro open-loop card and contactless UPI via the Namma BMTC app. Senior citizens, students with valid ID and persons with disabilities are eligible for concessionary fares — see our complete BMTC fare chart for details.
💡 Travel Tips for 290-Z
- Track the bus live on the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps before leaving home.
- Carry small change or use UPI — conductors may not have change for large notes.
- If you ride more than 2 trips/day, a daily pass (₹60 ordinary / ₹120 AC) saves money.
- Peak hours (7:30-10:30 AM, 5:00-9:30 PM) — board early to get a seat; the second bus is often emptier.
- Women travellers can use the 6 reserved seats near the front of the bus.
- Where the route crosses a Namma Metro station, switching to metro for cross-city is usually faster.
📍 Nearby Landmarks & Connections
Along the 290-Z route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.
📡 How to Track 290-Z Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 290-Z
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “290-Z” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 290-Z” → see live arrival times at your stop.
- Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔗 External Resources & References
🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC 290-Z
Track the 290-Z bus live, buy tickets and passes online, and get instant ETAs at any stop — all from the official Namma BMTC app. For more Bangalore bus info, browse our complete BMTC route directory or check today’s bus timings.