BMTC 242 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 242 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 242 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B and Tavarekere with return services available. The route covers 42-41 stops and runs approximately 72 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Tavarekere corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 242
The 242 bus stops at the following 42 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B to Tavarekere. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Rayan Circle |
| 3 | Water Tank Chamarajapet |
| 4 | Chamarajapet |
| 5 | Sirsi Circle |
| 6 | Sirsi Circle |
| 7 | Binnypet |
| 8 | Binny Mill |
| 9 | Hunasemara |
| 10 | Magadi Road 5th Cross |
| 11 | Magadi Road 10th Cross |
| 12 | Magadi Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Prasanna Theatre |
| 14 | Magadi Road Tollgate |
| 15 | Agrahara Dasarahalli |
| 16 | KHB Colony |
| 17 | Kamakshipalya |
| 18 | Summanahalli |
| 19 | Kottigepalya |
| 20 | Lakshmi Institution |
| 21 | Sunkadakatte |
| 22 | Janapriya Apartment |
| 23 | Herohalli Cross |
| 24 | Anjananagara |
| 25 | East West College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 26 | Byadarahalli |
| 27 | Byadarahalli College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 28 | Gollarahatti |
| 29 | Kachohalli Gate |
| 30 | Chikka Gollarahatti |
| 31 | Forest Gate |
| 32 | Machohalli Gate |
| 33 | Kadabagere Cross |
| 34 | Seegehalli Gate |
| 35 | Hamsa Farm |
| 36 | Channenahalli Arch |
| 37 | Channenahalli |
| 38 | Honaganahatti |
| 39 | Channadasipalya |
| 40 | Lakkuppe |
| 41 | Ganesha Temple Tavarekere |
| 42 | Tavarekere |
⏰ 242 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 242 route is ₹17 – ₹38 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
- 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 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 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 242
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “242” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 242” → 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
Track the 242 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.