BMTC 242-B SBS-TVK Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 242-B SBS-TVK bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 242-B SBS-TVK bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Tavarekere. The route covers 40 stops and runs approximately 1 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — check the live tracker for today’s bus. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Shivajinagara-Tavarekere corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 242-B SBS-TVK
The 242-B SBS-TVK bus stops at the following 40 stop(s) en route from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Tavarekere. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shivajinagara Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court |
| 3 | Maharani College ★ MAJOR |
| 4 | Cauvery Bhavana |
| 5 | Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Okalipura |
| 7 | Minerva Mill |
| 8 | Magadi Road 1st Cross |
| 9 | Magadi Road 5th Cross |
| 10 | Magadi Road 10th Cross |
| 11 | Magadi Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 12 | Prasanna Theatre |
| 13 | Magadi Road Tollgate |
| 14 | Agrahara Dasarahalli |
| 15 | KHB Colony |
| 16 | Kamakshipalya |
| 17 | Summanahalli |
| 18 | Kottigepalya |
| 19 | Lakshmi Institution |
| 20 | Sunkadakatte |
| 21 | Herohalli Cross |
| 22 | Anjananagara |
| 23 | East West College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 24 | Byadarahalli |
| 25 | Byadarahalli College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 26 | Gollarahatti |
| 27 | Kachohalli Gate |
| 28 | Chikka Gollarahatti |
| 29 | Forest Gate |
| 30 | Machohalli Gate |
| 31 | Kadabagere Cross |
| 32 | Seegehalli Gate |
| 33 | Hamsa Farm |
| 34 | Channenahalli Arch |
| 35 | Channenahalli |
| 36 | Honaganahatti |
| 37 | Channadasipalya |
| 38 | Lakkuppe |
| 39 | Ganesha Temple Tavarekere |
| 40 | Tavarekere |
⏰ 242-B SBS-TVK Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — check the live tracker for today’s bus.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 242-B SBS-TVK route is ₹17 – ₹37 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 242-B SBS-TVK
- 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 242-B SBS-TVK 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 242-B SBS-TVK Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 242-B SBS-TVK
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “242-B SBS-TVK” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 242-B SBS-TVK” → 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 242-B SBS-TVK
Track the 242-B SBS-TVK 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.