BMTC MBS-17 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC MBS-17 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC MBS-17 bus is a regular other route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Marathahalli Bridge and Jalahalli Cross. The route covers 37 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 other routes serving the Marathahalli-Jalahalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route MBS-17
The MBS-17 bus stops at the following 37 stop(s) en route from Marathahalli Bridge to Jalahalli Cross. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marathahalli Bridge |
| 2 | Kalamandira Marathahalli Bridge |
| 3 | Karthik Nagara |
| 4 | Dodda Nekkundi Bridge/Rainbow Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 5 | EMC2 |
| 6 | Mahadevapura Ring Road |
| 7 | B Narayanapura Ring Road |
| 8 | KR Pura Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Tin Factory |
| 10 | Kasthurinagara |
| 11 | B Channasandra Bridge(Ramamurthy Nagara Ring Road) |
| 12 | Vijaya Bank Colony Ring Road |
| 13 | Horamavu Signal |
| 14 | Babusabpalya |
| 15 | Kalyananagara 80 feet Road |
| 16 | Kalyananagara |
| 17 | Hennur Junction |
| 18 | HBR Layout |
| 19 | Nagawara Junction |
| 20 | Manyatha Tech Park |
| 21 | Veerannapalya |
| 22 | Kempapura |
| 23 | Hebbala Bridge |
| 24 | Bhadrappa Layout |
| 25 | Devinagara Cross |
| 26 | Kuvempu Circle |
| 27 | BEL Circle |
| 28 | State Bank of India |
| 29 | BEL Market 1 ★ MAJOR |
| 30 | HMT Club House |
| 31 | Gangamma Circle |
| 32 | Fathima Church |
| 33 | Kammagondanahalli Bridge |
| 34 | IAF Jalahalli |
| 35 | Shettyhalli Cross |
| 36 | Ayyappa Temple Jalahalli Cross |
| 37 | Jalahalli Cross |
⏰ MBS-17 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — check the live tracker for today’s bus.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the MBS-17 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 MBS-17
- 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 MBS-17 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 MBS-17 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track MBS-17
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “MBS-17” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC MBS-17” → 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 MBS-17
Track the MBS-17 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.