BMTC 242-B Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 242-B bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 242-B bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 4 and Tavarekere with return services available. The route covers 36-37 stops and runs approximately 265 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 Kempegowda-Tavarekere corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 242-B
The 242-B bus stops at the following 36 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 4 to Tavarekere. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 4 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Okalipura |
| 3 | Minerva Mill |
| 4 | Magadi Road 1st Cross |
| 5 | Magadi Road 5th Cross |
| 6 | Magadi Road 10th Cross |
| 7 | Magadi Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 8 | Prasanna Theatre |
| 9 | Magadi Road Tollgate |
| 10 | Agrahara Dasarahalli |
| 11 | KHB Colony |
| 12 | Kamakshipalya |
| 13 | Summanahalli |
| 14 | Kottigepalya |
| 15 | Lakshmi Institution |
| 16 | Sunkadakatte |
| 17 | Herohalli Cross |
| 18 | Anjananagara |
| 19 | East West College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 20 | Byadarahalli |
| 21 | Byadarahalli College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 22 | Gollarahatti |
| 23 | Kachohalli Gate |
| 24 | Chikka Gollarahatti |
| 25 | Forest Gate |
| 26 | Machohalli Gate |
| 27 | Kadabagere Cross |
| 28 | Seegehalli Gate |
| 29 | Hamsa Farm |
| 30 | Channenahalli Arch |
| 31 | Channenahalli |
| 32 | Honaganahatti |
| 33 | Channadasipalya |
| 34 | Lakkuppe |
| 35 | Ganesha Temple Tavarekere |
| 36 | Tavarekere |
⏰ 242-B Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 242-B route is ₹16 – ₹35 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
- 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 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 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 242-B
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “242-B” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 242-B” → 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
Track the 242-B 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.