BMTC 176 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 176 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 176 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Hampinagara RPC Layout and Kaval Byrasandra with return services available. The route covers 34-36 stops and runs approximately 197 trips per day in both directions. Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Hampinagara-Kaval corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 176
The 176 bus stops at the following 34 stop(s) en route from Hampinagara RPC Layout to Kaval Byrasandra. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hampinagara RPC Layout |
| 2 | Hampi Nagara 7th Main |
| 3 | Hampi Nagara Post Office |
| 4 | Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 3 ★ MAJOR |
| 5 | Maruthi Mandira |
| 6 | Vijayanagara |
| 7 | Manuvana |
| 8 | Magadi Road TollGate |
| 9 | Prasanna Theatre |
| 10 | Rajajinagara 6th Block |
| 11 | Bashyam Circle Rajajinagara |
| 12 | Rajajinagara Old Police Station |
| 13 | ESI Hospital Rajajinagara ★ MAJOR |
| 14 | Basaveshwara College ★ MAJOR |
| 15 | Rajajinagara 2nd Block |
| 16 | Navarang Theatre |
| 17 | Mariyappanapalya |
| 18 | Harishchandra Ghat |
| 19 | Devaiah Park |
| 20 | Malleshwara Circle ★ MAJOR |
| 21 | Malleshwara Dattatreya Temple ★ MAJOR |
| 22 | Vaiyali Kaval |
| 23 | Vaiyalikaval Police Station |
| 24 | Bashyam Circle Sadashivanagara |
| 25 | Palace Ground |
| 26 | Mekhri Circle |
| 27 | CBI |
| 28 | Vasanthappa Block |
| 29 | RT Nagara Police Station |
| 30 | HMT Layout R T Nagara |
| 31 | Dinnur Main Road |
| 32 | Sultanpalya Cross Pushpanjali Talkies |
| 33 | P and T Quarters |
| 34 | Kaval Byrasandra |
⏰ 176 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 176 route is ₹15 – ₹34 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 176
- 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 176 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 176 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 176
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “176” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 176” → 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 176
Track the 176 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.