Route 43 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Searching for the 43 bus schedule? Route 43 is used by several different public transit agencies. Chicago’s CTA Route 43 43rd, San Francisco’s 43 Masonic, Portland’s TriMet Line 43, and Philadelphia’s SEPTA Route 43 have different schedules, boarding locations, and fare rules.
This guide helps you select the correct city, read actual bus times, identify major stops and direction, calculate approximate trip duration, check ticket prices, and find official real-time arrivals before traveling.
Which Route 43 Bus Schedule Do You Need?
There is no single national Route 43 bus schedule. The bus number alone cannot identify a departure time. You must match the city, transit agency, destination direction, boarding stop, and day of travel.
Route 43 Guide Navigation
Find the Correct Route 43 by Transit Agency
The following are separate bus services. Select the city in which you will board, not just a route with a similar number.
CTA Route 43 — 43rd
The Chicago Transit Authority operates Route 43 along the 43rd Street corridor. Major official endpoints include 41st/Halsted, Oakenwald/43rd, and the 47th/Dan Ryan Red Line station, depending on the trip and service day.
Important: weekday trips have a longer operating pattern using 47th/Dan Ryan for some services. The published weekend terminal pattern differs.
Useful connections include the CTA Green Line at 43rd and the Red Line at 47th, subject to current station service notices.
SFMTA Route 43 — Masonic
The 43 Masonic operates between the Excelsior area and Fort Mason, serving multiple neighborhoods and major connections along the way.
Important landmarks include Balboa Park BART, Forest Hill Station, UCSF Parnassus, Masonic Avenue, the Presidio, and the Marina area.
Its official route page lists service approximately 5 AM to midnight daily, with different frequencies by time of day.
TriMet Line 43 — Taylors Ferry/Marquam Hill
TriMet’s Line 43 connects Tigard Transit Center and Marquam Hill/OHSU through Metzger, southwest Portland, Burlingame, and the Barbur and Taylors Ferry corridors.
Important stops include Barbur Transit Center, SW Capitol Highway area, Portland VA Medical Center, and SW Sam Jackson Park Road at OHSU.
The agency publishes distinct weekday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules for both directions.
SEPTA Route 43 — Richmond-Cumberland / Parkside
SEPTA’s published Route 43 timetable connects Richmond & Cumberland in the Fishtown area with 50th & Parkside through Spring Garden Street and West Philadelphia.
The August 24, 2025 timetable labels the route as weekday service and identifies the major corridor and timepoints.
Future-change warning: SEPTA announced a proposed Route 43 extension to 69th Street Transit Center during the February 2027 implementation phase. Do not use that proposed alignment as the current route until the agency confirms implementation.
CTA Route 43 First & Last Bus Times
CTA publishes different departure spans for Route 43 depending on the terminal, direction, and day. These are terminal departure windows, not guaranteed arrival times at every stop.
| Direction and terminal | Weekday service | Saturday service | Sunday service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41st/Halsted → Oakenwald/43rd | 5:00 AM–8:10 PM | 6:40 AM–6:50 PM | 7:00 AM–6:50 PM |
| Oakenwald/43rd → 41st/Halsted | 5:20 AM–8:00 PM | 7:05 AM–7:15 PM | 7:20 AM–7:15 PM |
| 47th/Dan Ryan Red Line → Oakenwald/43rd | 5:05 AM–10:40 PM | No equivalent span listed | No equivalent span listed |
| Oakenwald/43rd → 47th/Dan Ryan Red Line | 5:20 AM–10:55 PM | No equivalent span listed | No equivalent span listed |
CTA’s linked timetable brochure displays an effective date of December 21, 2025. Check the official route page for any newer published revisions or same-day changes.
CTA Service Span Comparison
This visual compares the approximate length of the published terminal service windows; it does not represent route frequency or vehicle reliability.
43 Masonic Frequency & Operating Hours
SFMTA publishes 5 AM–midnight daily as the general operating span for 43 Masonic. It also provides scheduled frequency guidance:
| Service day | Morning | Midday | Evening | Late night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Every 12 min | Every 15 min | Every 12 min | Every 20 min |
| Weekend | Every 20 min | Every 20 min | Every 20 min | Every 25 min |
TriMet Route 43 Weekday Bus Times: Tigard to OHSU
The table below shows selected actual weekday timepoint departures from TriMet’s Line 43 timetable. This is for Tigard Transit Center toward Marquam Hill, not the return direction.
| Tigard Transit Center | Barbur Transit Center | Portland VA Medical Center | SW Sam Jackson / OHSU | Scheduled trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | 5:01 AM | 5:22 AM | 5:26 AM | 41 minutes |
| 5:25 AM | 5:41 AM | 6:02 AM | 6:06 AM | 41 minutes |
| 5:58 AM | 6:15 AM | 6:38 AM | 6:43 AM | 45 minutes |
| 6:28 AM | 6:45 AM | 7:08 AM | 7:13 AM | 45 minutes |
| 7:24 AM | 7:42 AM | 8:08 AM | 8:13 AM | 49 minutes |
Schedule effective: September 20, 2026, for the official linked weekday table to Marquam Hill. The opposite-direction weekday page displays October 4, 2026 as its effective date. Use the current agency pages rather than assuming both directions have identical revision dates.
Use the timetable starting at Tigard Transit Center. The listed timepoints include Barbur Transit Center and the Portland VA Medical Center.
Open weekday OHSU-bound scheduleUse the opposite timetable starting at SW Sam Jackson Park Road / OHSU. Barbur Transit Center uses a different direction-specific stop ID.
Open weekday Tigard-bound scheduleTriMet Route 43 Major Stop IDs
| Stop / location | Official stop ID | Direction / use |
|---|---|---|
| Tigard Transit Center | 8210 | Starting or ending terminal |
| Barbur Transit Center | 212 | Toward Marquam Hill |
| Barbur Transit Center | 8213 | Toward Tigard |
| Portland VA Medical Center | 5975 | Toward Marquam Hill |
| SW Sam Jackson Park Rd / OHSU | 5028 | Marquam Hill terminal area |
Open all weekday, Saturday and Sunday TriMet Route 43 tables.
SEPTA Route 43: Stops, Frequency & Planned Changes
The currently linked SEPTA Route 43 PDF is dated August 24, 2025 and describes the Richmond-Cumberland to 50th-Parkside corridor.
Major timepoints in the official PDF include Front & Spring Garden, Broad & Spring Garden, 33rd Street/Haverford Avenue, and the Parkside Loop. Some trips may have different starting locations or service notes, so do not assume every printed row serves every timepoint.
Review weekday departures and special timetable symbols before boarding.
Read official SEPTA Route 43 PDFLearn about the proposed extended western terminus and current implementation status.
Check SEPTA New Bus NetworkRoute 43 Bus Stops & Simplified Route Maps
These visuals show selected major landmarks and timepoints, not every intermediate stop. Use the agency’s complete route map for the exact boarding location and full street alignment.
Chicago CTA 43rd Street Corridor
The weekday 47th/Dan Ryan Red Line terminal is an additional published service pattern and is not represented by this simplified strip.
San Francisco 43 Masonic Corridor
TriMet 43 to Marquam Hill
Look for a transit center, rail station, or interchange marked on the official map. Then compare the arrival of Route 43 with your next service’s direction and stop.
Always leave additional transfer time, especially when the next route is infrequent or when crossing a busy street.
Route 43 Ticket Price & Payment by City
Every transit authority sets its own fares. A pass or payment card from one city generally cannot be assumed valid on another agency’s Route 43.
The CTA online fare chart displays a $2.25 Ventra bus fare, while its FY2026 budget proposed an increase. Confirm the amount currently charged before paying.
Payment: Ventra, eligible contactless payment, or onboard cash according to CTA rules.
Official CTA faresAdult fare with Clipper or eligible contactless credit/debit payment. The published cash single-ride price is $3.00.
The $2.85 adult fare provides 120 minutes of travel. Riders aged 18 and under ride regular Muni service free.
Official SFMTA faresAdult fare valid for 2½ hours using Hop, eligible contactless payment, or other accepted options.
The published adult daily fare cap is $5.60, with a $100 calendar-month cap for eligible payments.
Official TriMet faresPublished single-ride bus and Metro fare. SEPTA Key and contactless riders receive up to two qualifying transfers within two hours.
Cash riders need exact fare and do not receive the same transfer benefits.
Official SEPTA faresPayment Method Checklist
How to Track Your Route 43 Bus Live
A printed timetable shows planned service. A live bus tracker may show a predicted arrival calculated from vehicle positions. Predictions can change because of traffic, roadwork, detours, missed trips, and unavailable vehicle-location data.
Use the actual operating agency’s website or official tracking tool.
Select Route 43 in the correct city.
Use the bus destination headsign or terminal name.
Choose the actual stop ID, intersection, or platform.
Confirm the prediction and any route alert before leaving.
Choose Route 43, eastbound or westbound, and the stop. View a predicted arrival or vehicles on the map.
Open Chicago trackerSelect the desired direction and stop from the official 43 Masonic route page for real-time predictions.
Open San Francisco live mapSearch your stop ID and see predicted arrivals, scheduled times if predictions are unavailable, and relevant alerts.
Open Portland trackerUse SEPTA’s route schedule, stop selection, real-time tools, and alerts for Philadelphia Route 43.
Open SEPTA schedulesGet Route 43 Arrival Times by Text or Phone
If you are using TriMet’s Route 43 in Portland and do not want to install an app, the agency supports text and telephone arrivals.
Text your stop ID to 27299 to receive upcoming arrivals. Standard messaging charges may apply.
Example: Send 8210 when checking Tigard Transit Center departures, then confirm that the listed arrival is for Line 43 in your intended direction.
Call 503-238-7433, select option 1, and enter the stop ID when requested.
TransitTracker by text does not include service alert details, so check the separate alerts page when possible.
How to Find the Correct Side of the Road
Always confirm the stop ID and headsign. A stop located directly across the street may serve the same Route 43 number in the opposite direction.
43rd Green Line Station: Chicago Route 43 Transfer Map
For Chicago CTA riders, the 43rd Green Line station is a relevant transit connection. The station address is 314 E. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60653.
This embedded map displays the station location, not the full Route 43 route. If you are riding the San Francisco, Portland, or Philadelphia Route 43, use the official route maps provided above.
Route 43 Service Alerts, Detours & Holidays
Any of these events can change your journey. Always look at the relevant agency’s current alert page on your travel date.
Route 43 Wheelchair Access, Reduced Fares & Assistance
Passengers with accessibility needs should confirm both the bus vehicle and the intended boarding stop. Curb access, temporary stop closures, sidewalks, stations, and construction may affect a journey even when buses are wheelchair accessible.
CTA states that all CTA buses are accessible. Check stop conditions and train-station elevator notices for connections.
CTA accessibility informationCheck Muni’s accessibility resources, priority seating, mobility features, and accessible stop information.
Muni accessibility informationTriMet provides accessibility information and a separate LIFT paratransit program for eligible riders.
TriMet accessibility informationRoute 43 Troubleshooting Guide
Check whether you selected the right city, direction, and stop ID. Some trips display only scheduled times when real-time position data is unavailable.
Confirm the stop serves your route and direction. Check whether the stop has been temporarily closed or relocated and whether the bus was operating an alternate trip pattern.
Consult the agency trip planner for another route, rail connection, or available service. Do not assume the opposite terminal’s last-bus time applies to your stop.
Compare the schedule effective date, service day, current agency alerts, and the exact stop. An old PDF may not reflect the current operation.
Before You Catch Route 43
- Identify the correct city and transit agency.
- Open the current official Route 43 timetable.
- Confirm weekday, Saturday, Sunday, or holiday service.
- Select the correct direction and destination headsign.
- Find the exact boarding stop and stop ID.
- Check scheduled departure and predicted live arrival.
- Review whether your trip serves the needed terminal.
- Check ticket price and accepted payment method.
- Allow at least five minutes before the bus arrival.
- Allow more time for transfers and unfamiliar stops.
- Check the return trip’s last departure time.
- Verify current detours and stop closures.
Route 43 Schedules, Maps & Fare References
BusSchedule.us is an independent transit information guide. It does not operate these bus services, sell their fares, control their schedules, or guarantee real-time arrival predictions.
Terminal schedules, map, stop list, service alerts, and accessible-bus information.
Official CTA route pagePrinted weekday and weekend departure information. The linked brochure lists December 21, 2025 as its effective date.
Official CTA schedule brochureFrequency, directions, stop IDs, neighborhoods, real-time predictions, and live map.
Official Muni route pageClipper, contactless, cash, passes, youth fares, and reduced fares.
Official Muni faresCurrent route map, timepoint schedules, weekday/weekend tables, and service alerts.
Official TriMet route pageHop adult/reduced fare rules, TransitTracker, text and phone arrival instructions.
Official fares | Official trackerRichmond-Cumberland to Parkside timetable, route map, timepoints, and service annotations.
Official SEPTA Route 43 timetableProposed Route 43 extension and new-bus-network implementation information.
Official SEPTA network planArticle research reviewed October 9, 2026. Agency timetables, effective dates, and fare policies can change independently. Recheck official sources before time-sensitive travel.
Route 43 Bus Schedule FAQs
Where can I find the Route 43 bus schedule?
Identify your city and transit agency first. Chicago uses CTA 43 43rd, San Francisco uses 43 Masonic, Portland uses TriMet 43 Taylors Ferry/Marquam Hill, and Philadelphia uses SEPTA 43. Each agency publishes a separate timetable.
What time does Chicago CTA Route 43 start?
CTA lists the first weekday terminal departure from 41st/Halsted toward Oakenwald/43rd at approximately 5:00 AM. Some other weekday terminal trips begin around 5:05 AM. First times differ on Saturday and Sunday.
What time is the last CTA Route 43 bus?
The last departure depends on direction and terminal. CTA lists weekday service to 47th/Dan Ryan continuing as late as 10:55 PM from Oakenwald/43rd, while the Halsted terminal pattern ends earlier.
Does Route 43 run on Sundays?
CTA 43, SFMTA 43 Masonic, and TriMet Line 43 publish Sunday service, although their Sunday schedules differ. SEPTA’s referenced Route 43 timetable identifies weekday service; check SEPTA for any subsequent revision.
How much does Route 43 cost?
Fares vary by operator. Published adult fares include $2.85 with Clipper/contactless payment for Muni, $2.80 for TriMet, and $2.90 for SEPTA. CTA riders should check the agency’s current fare chart or Ventra information.
Where can I track the Route 43 bus?
Use the CTA Bus Tracker in Chicago, SFMTA’s 43 Masonic live route page in San Francisco, TriMet TransitTracker in Portland, or SEPTA’s live travel tools in Philadelphia.
Does 43 Masonic stop near UCSF?
Yes. SFMTA lists stops along Parnassus Avenue serving the UCSF Parnassus area. Check your direction and specific stop ID to board at the correct location.
Does TriMet Route 43 go to OHSU?
Yes. TriMet Line 43 serves the Marquam Hill/OHSU area and the Portland VA Medical Center, connecting with Tigard Transit Center through southwest Portland.
Is SEPTA Route 43 changing?
SEPTA has announced a proposed extension toward 69th Street Transit Center as part of a future new-bus-network implementation phase. Riders should consult SEPTA’s current timetable to see when and whether the change takes effect.
How early should I arrive for Route 43?
Arriving at least five minutes before the published departure or predicted arrival is a sensible minimum. Allow extra time for transfers, unfamiliar stops, busy stations, and possible disruptions.