BMTC 285-MC Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 285-MC bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 285-MC bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between NES Office and Doddaballapura Bus Stand with return services available. The route covers 30-31 stops and runs approximately 125 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 NES-Doddaballapura corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 285-MC
The 285-MC bus stops at the following 30 stop(s) en route from NES Office to Doddaballapura Bus Stand. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | NES Office |
| 2 | Escorts |
| 3 | Wheel And Axle Plant |
| 4 | Puttenahalli |
| 5 | Ananthapura Gate |
| 6 | C R P F Yelahanka |
| 7 | Nagenahalli Gate |
| 8 | Avalahalli |
| 9 | Avalahalli Park |
| 10 | Singanayakanahalli Gate |
| 11 | Honnenahalli |
| 12 | Rajanukunte |
| 13 | Sri Ramanahalli |
| 14 | Suradenapura Gate |
| 15 | YAPB Toll |
| 16 | Aradeshanahalli Gate |
| 17 | Marasandra Circle |
| 18 | Marasandra Govt School |
| 19 | Hosa Hudya |
| 20 | Jinke Bachahalli Gate |
| 21 | Railway Gate Bashettihalli ★ MAJOR |
| 22 | Bank Circle Bashettyhalli |
| 23 | Bashettihalli |
| 24 | Navodaya School Doddaballapura |
| 25 | Aparel Park |
| 26 | Doddaballapura Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 27 | Mutturu |
| 28 | Siddanayakanahalli |
| 29 | D Cross Doddaballapura |
| 30 | Doddaballapura Bus Stand |
⏰ 285-MC Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 285-MC route is ₹14 – ₹31 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 285-MC
- 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 285-MC 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 285-MC Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 285-MC
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “285-MC” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 285-MC” → 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 285-MC
Track the 285-MC 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.