Find the Correct Route 16 Bus Times, Stops, Map and Live Arrival Tool
There is no single nationwide Route 16 bus. Cleveland, Jersey City, Fort Collins, Ventura County, Rochester, Dayton and West Virginia all use Route 16 for different transit services.
Use this guide to match the number 16 to the correct city and agency before checking departure times, stop locations, fares, schedule PDFs, service alerts or live vehicle predictions.
CITY → AGENCY → DIRECTION → STOP → SCHEDULE → LIVE TIME
Route number
16
Search intent
Multiple U.S. systems
Best lookup
City + agency + Route 16
Schedule rule
Check effective date
Live data
Official agency tracker
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Quick answer
Which Route 16 Bus Schedule Do You Need?
Route 16 is reused by transit agencies around the country. Start with the city where you will board rather than assuming that a search result showing “16 bus” belongs to your trip.
Identify the city
Cleveland Route 16 is East 55. Fort Collins Route 16 follows Harmony. Ventura County Route 16 connects Ventura and Ojai.
Identify the agency
Match GCRTA, NJ TRANSIT, Transfort, Gold Coast Transit District, RTS, EPTA or Dayton RTA.
Choose direction
Use the destination shown on the bus or official timetable, not the route number alone.
Confirm the effective date
Route 16 schedules are changing in several cities during August 2026.
Wrong-route warning: “16,” “Route 16,” “16X,” “SY 16” and other route labels can represent completely different services. Match the operator and destination before boarding.
Official stop lists include Newport Centre Mall, Washington Boulevard, Grove Street-area stops, Liberty State Park-area stops and Journal Square Transportation Center.
RTS Connect Route 16 is the Genesee route in Rochester and is included in the current Monroe County schedule set effective June 29, 2026.
Route: 16 GeneseeCurrent schedule set: June 29, 2026Base adult fare: $1.00Live option: Transit / Where’s My Bus?
RTS advises riders to arrive approximately five minutes before the scheduled pickup time because published times are approximate and traffic can affect actual arrivals.
Dayton RTA Route 16 is active in both northbound and southbound patterns and can be tracked through the official Ride Time system.
Northbound: Directions F and GSouthbound: Directions D and ETracker: Ride TimeText arrivals: Stop-number based
RTA adjusted Route 16 service in May 2026, including minor timing changes and removal of some late-night downtown trips. Use Ride Time for the current trip rather than an older saved schedule.
Coverage note: these are representative current U.S. Route 16 services, not every transit route numbered 16 in the country.
Important August 2026 changes
Route 16 Schedule Freshness Check
This page has two unusually important near-term timetable changes. Do not save only the current PDF and assume it remains valid later in August.
Cleveland GCRTA 16Changes Aug. 16
Current timetable runs through August 15, 2026. A new Route 16 schedule takes effect August 16.
Fort Collins Transfort 16Changes Aug. 17
Current timetable is good through August 16. Transfort has already posted a new PDF effective August 17.
Gold Coast Route 16New July schedule
GCTD identifies the current Route 16 timetable as a new schedule beginning July 19, 2026.
Rochester RTS 16Current schedule set
RTS Monroe schedules are currently published as effective June 29, 2026.
For travel after August 17: reopen the official Cleveland and Fort Collins route pages instead of using a PDF saved earlier this month.
Route identity diagram
One Bus Number, Seven Different Route 16 Networks
This SVG is a route-selection guide rather than a geographic map. Its purpose is to show why city and agency identification comes before reading a Route 16 timetable.
Current service-pattern comparison
Route 16 Operating Times and Service Patterns
Agency / City
Route
Current Pattern
Critical Rider Check
GCRTA — Cleveland
16 East 55
Weekday service; no Saturday, Sunday or holiday service under the current timetable
New timetable starts August 16, 2026
NJ TRANSIT — Jersey City
16 Journal Square / Newport Mall
Direction-specific local bus service
Choose Journal Square or Newport Mall direction in MyBus
Transfort — Fort Collins
16 Harmony
Hourly departures from South Transit Center; weekday and Saturday schedules
New timetable starts August 17; Sunday fixed-route service suspended
GCTD — Ventura/Ojai
16 Ventura–Ojai
Approximately hourly service
Route is interlined and continues as Route 10 at Ventura Transit Center
RTS — Rochester
16 Genesee
RTS Connect schedule effective June 29, 2026
Arrive about five minutes early and choose the correct service day
EPTA — WV Eastern Panhandle
16 Martinsburg / Jefferson County
Serves VA Medical Center, Kearneysville, Ranson and Charles Town-area destinations
Fare can increase when crossing zones
Dayton RTA
16
Northbound F/G and southbound D/E service patterns
May 2026 service adjustment removed some late-night downtown trips
PDF-derived route visual
Cleveland Route 16 East 55: Major Timepoints and Connections
The current GCRTA Route 16 timetable identifies six principal timepoints in each direction and shows the East 55th Rapid Station as a major rail connection.
Current first northbound
4:42 a.m. from Steelyard Commons, reaching Horizon Science Academy at 5:24 a.m.
Current first southbound
4:44 a.m. from Horizon Science Academy, reaching Steelyard Commons at 5:28 a.m.
Current late service
The published weekday timetable continues into the evening, with final listed terminal arrivals after 8 p.m.
Date warning: these Cleveland times belong to the schedule effective through August 15, 2026. Recheck GCRTA before using them on or after August 16.
How to Find the Correct Route 16 Stop
City
Confirm your transit market.
Agency
Match the operator logo.
Direction
Read the destination sign.
Stop ID
Save the exact stop number.
Street side
Confirm travel direction.
Alert
Check stop relocations.
Start with the official route page.
Search the operator and Route 16 together rather than trusting an undated screenshot.
Select the correct direction.
NJ TRANSIT Route 16, for example, separates Newport Mall and Journal Square directions.
Find the exact stop.
Stops at the same intersection may be on opposite sides of the street and serve different directions.
Compare the stop with a timetable timepoint.
Printed PDFs often show only selected major locations rather than every stop.
Read route-specific exceptions.
Some systems use branches, short turns, special school trips or limited trip patterns.
Finish with the live tracker.
Check the predicted arrival immediately before leaving for the stop.
Fare comparison verified August 12, 2026
Route 16 Fare Examples by Transit Agency
There is no national Route 16 ticket price. The same route number can be free in one city and use zone-based pricing in another.
Cleveland GCRTA$2.50Current adult 1-trip regular fare
GCRTA also lists an adult $5 all-day pass, $25 seven-day pass and $95 monthly pass.
Gold Coast Transit$2.00Adult fixed-route single ride
Youth age 18 and under ride free. GCTD also offers free transfers valid for unlimited rides for two hours.
NJ TRANSIT Route 16
NJ TRANSIT bus fares are zone based. Use Route 16 plus your exact origin and destination in the fare guide rather than assuming a flat fare.
Scheduled vs live
A schedule is the planned trip. A prediction uses current operating data and can move later when the bus is delayed.
No vehicle showing? The trip may not have started, GPS may be unavailable, the bus may be on a detour, or the run may have been removed from service. Check both the timetable and active alerts.
Official route documents
View Route 16 Maps and Timetable PDFs
The viewers below point directly to official transit-agency documents. They are not copied or hosted by busschedule.us.
GCRTA 16 East 55 — Current Cleveland Schedule
This document contains the weekday timetable, route map, rail and bus connections, fare information, accessibility notes and the statement that the current Route 16 has no Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
Transfort Route 16 — New Schedule Effective August 17
Fort Collins has already posted its replacement Route 16 PDF. Use the current route page for trips through August 16 and this new document for service beginning August 17.
If an embedded viewer appears blank: open the official document in a new tab. Some transit servers or browsers restrict inline PDF display.
How to Read a Route 16 Timetable Correctly
Direction first
Separate northbound, southbound, eastbound and westbound tables are not interchangeable.
Timepoints are selected stops
Printed schedules usually display major reference locations, not every bus stop along the route.
Read the effective date
The PDF may look current while its schedule period has already ended.
Watch for service-day columns
Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules may differ or may not operate at all.
Read symbols and footnotes
A letter, asterisk or special notation can mean a branch, alternate destination or other exception.
Use live data last
After identifying the correct published trip, check the agency’s real-time prediction.
Wheelchair Accessibility and Accessible Stops
Cleveland GCRTA
The current Route 16 timetable states that the entire GCRTA fleet is accessible and ADA compliant.
Fort Collins Transfort
Route pages identify accessible pads and accessible connecting paths in the stop-level schedule interface.
Stop accessibility matters too
A wheelchair-accessible bus does not guarantee that every temporary stop, sidewalk or boarding location is equally accessible.
Construction warning: when a stop is temporarily relocated, check whether the alternate boarding point has an accessible path to the curb.
Service Alerts, Holidays, Detours and Schedule Exceptions
Fort Collins Sunday
Route 16 fixed-route Sunday service is temporarily suspended. Same-day On Demand taxi service is currently offered from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 970-225-4831.
Fort Collins holidays
Transfort lists Route 16 holiday operation on January 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and December 25, with reduced-service exceptions shown on its route page.
Cleveland weekend / holiday
The current GCRTA Route 16 schedule explicitly states no Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
Rochester holidays
RTS Connect operates a Holiday/Sunday schedule on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Dayton adjustments
Some late-night downtown Route 16 trips were removed as part of the May 24, 2026 service adjustments.
Temporary detours
Construction can move stops while the permanent route map remains unchanged. Always check the current alert page.
What to Do If You Leave Something on Route 16
Identify the correct transit agency.
A Route 16 lost-item report must go to the operator that ran the bus.
Write down the direction.
Record the destination shown on the bus.
Record date and time.
Include the approximate boarding and exit times.
Record your stops.
Give the boarding location and where you left the bus.
Describe the item precisely.
Include color, brand, size and identifying details.
Protect sensitive accounts.
Lock credit cards, phones and financial accounts immediately rather than waiting for lost and found.
Rider contacts
Route 16 Customer Service Contacts
GCRTA Cleveland
Community Connection Line: 216-621-9500
NJ TRANSIT
Transit Information Center: 973-275-5555
Transfort Fort Collins
Customer Support: 970-221-6620
Independent-site disclosure: busschedule.us is an informational website. It does not operate these Route 16 buses, set fares, control service, sell tickets or guarantee live arrival predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Route 16 Bus Schedules
Is there one Route 16 bus schedule for the entire United States?
No. Many transit agencies independently use Route 16. Identify the city and agency before using a timetable, fare, map or stop list.
Which Route 16 is the East 55 bus?
Greater Cleveland RTA Route 16 is the East 55 service between the Horizon Science Academy area and Steelyard Commons.
Does Cleveland Route 16 run on weekends?
The current GCRTA timetable states that Route 16 has no Saturday, Sunday or holiday service. A new schedule takes effect August 16, 2026, so check the official page for travel after that date.
Which Route 16 runs between Journal Square and Newport Mall?
NJ TRANSIT Bus 16 serves Journal Square Transportation Center and Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City.
Is Fort Collins Route 16 free?
Yes. Transfort currently states that its bus system is fare-free and no fares are being collected.
Does Fort Collins Route 16 run on Sunday?
Regular Sunday Route 16 service is temporarily suspended. Transfort currently provides same-day On Demand taxi service on the route on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
When does the Fort Collins Route 16 schedule change?
The current timetable is good through August 16, 2026. A replacement schedule is effective August 17, 2026.
Which Route 16 goes to Ojai?
Gold Coast Transit District Route 16 connects Ventura Transit Center with Oak View and Ojai via the Highway 33/150 corridor.
How much is Gold Coast Transit Route 16?
The current adult fixed-route single ride is $2. Youth age 18 and under ride free, and GCTD offers free transfers valid for two hours under its current fare policy.
What is Rochester Route 16?
RTS Route 16 is the Genesee route in Rochester, New York.
How much does RTS Route 16 cost?
The current RTS Connect adult fare is $1.00, with a 50-cent reduced fare for eligible riders.
How do I track NJ TRANSIT Route 16?
Open NJ TRANSIT MyBus, select Route 16, choose Newport Mall or Journal Square, and then choose your exact stop.
Why do two Route 16 websites show different times?
They may describe different cities, different directions, different service days or different timetable effective dates.
How early should I arrive for Route 16?
Follow the local agency’s guidance. RTS specifically recommends being at the stop about five minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
What should I do if Route 16 is delayed?
Check the official live tracker and active alerts, confirm that you are at the correct stop and then compare the next prediction with the published timetable.
