Route 6 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Searching for a 6 bus schedule does not point to one nationwide bus route. Route 6 is used by many transit agencies, including services in Chicago, Nashville, Providence, Portland, Los Angeles County and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Use this guide to first identify the correct Route 6, then check its current timetable, first and last trips, major stops, fare, route map, live arrivals, direction, service alerts and accessibility information.
Route 6 Is Not One Nationwide Bus Route
The number 6 is reused by many transit systems. Before using any timetable, identify your city, transit agency, route name and direction.
Start with where you are boarding.
CTA, WeGo, TriMet, RIPTA, Culver CityBus, AC Transit or another operator.
Match the destination sign and terminal.
Confirm stop name, stop ID, bay or platform where available.
Recheck arrivals and alerts before walking to the stop.
Route 6 Rider Guide
Common Route 6 Bus Services in the United States
These are examples of active Route 6 services operated by different agencies. Use the city and route name to find the one you actually need.
CTA 6 Jackson Park Express — Chicago, Illinois
CTA Route 6 is the Jackson Park Express. It connects the 79th/South Shore area with downtown near Wacker/Columbus.
Important express pattern: CTA states that Route 6 makes no stops between 47th/Lake Park and Columbus/11th near Museum Campus.
This means a stop that appears geographically along that section is not necessarily served by Route 6.
WeGo 6 Lebanon Pike — Nashville, Tennessee
WeGo Route 6 follows the Lebanon Pike corridor between downtown Nashville and the Donelson/Hermitage area.
Official schedules show stops including Hermitage Station, Lebanon Pike, Donelson Station, Fesslers Lane and downtown.
WeGo’s 2026 service changes extended weekday and Saturday Route 6 service until approximately 12:15 a.m.
TriMet 6 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd — Portland, Oregon
TriMet Line 6 connects Goose Hollow, Portland City Center, North/Northeast Portland and the Jantzen Beach/Hayden Island area.
The route operates through downtown using Jefferson/Columbia and through North/Northeast Portland using Grand/MLK and Vancouver Way.
TriMet provides TransitTracker for next arrivals and separate service-alert information.
Culver CityBus Line 6 — UCLA to LAX/Metro Transit Center
Culver CityBus Line 6 follows Sepulveda Boulevard between UCLA and the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
Major locations include Howard Hughes Center, Westfield Culver City Transit Center and Expo/Sepulveda.
Rapid 6 is different: Rapid 6 is a limited-stop weekday service and should not be treated as the same timetable as regular Line 6.
AC Transit Line 6 — Oakland to Berkeley, California
AC Transit Line 6 connects Downtown Oakland and Downtown Berkeley primarily through Telegraph Avenue and the UC Berkeley/Southside area.
Important locations include Downtown Oakland, Uptown, Telegraph Avenue, South Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley.
The official line page can show every stop or only major timepoints, making it useful when checking a specific stop.
RIPTA 6 Prairie Ave / Roger Williams Park Zoo — Rhode Island
RIPTA Route 6 operates as the Prairie Avenue / Roger Williams Park Zoo route.
RIPTA’s route page currently identifies the published Route 6 schedule as effective September 27, 2025.
Because this effective date is older than today’s review date, check the current route page before relying on a saved timetable.
Route 6 Bus Times Depend on the City and Direction
There is no universal Route 6 first bus or last bus. Each operator publishes its own schedule and the time varies by terminal, service day and direction.
| Route 6 | Useful schedule detail | Service pattern | What rider should verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTA 6 Jackson Park Express | Northbound terminal service from 79th/South Shore begins around 4:00 a.m. weekdays, 4:45 a.m. Saturday and 4:55 a.m. Sunday. | Daily service; southbound terminal service can continue past midnight. | Exact stop time because CTA states mid-route stops are later than terminal times. |
| WeGo 6 Lebanon Pike | The current online timetable shows early downtown-bound trips before 5 a.m. from parts of the Hermitage corridor. | Frequent daytime trips with later service; 2026 changes extended weekday and Saturday service. | Date, direction and exact boarding timepoint. |
| TriMet 6 MLK Jr Blvd | TriMet describes Line 6 as running every 15 minutes or less for most of the day. | Daily. | TransitTracker arrival for the actual stop. |
| Culver CityBus Line 6 | Separate weekday and Saturday/Sunday/holiday schedules are published. | Regular Line 6 operates weekends; Rapid 6 is a different weekday limited-stop service. | Whether the trip is Line 6 or Rapid 6. |
| AC Transit Line 6 | The official timetable shows frequent daily trips between Oakland and Berkeley. | Monday–Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules are published. | Northbound vs southbound and stop-specific departure. |
| RIPTA Route 6 | Current route page identifies the timetable as effective September 27, 2025. | Check today’s timetable directly because service-day rules can change. | Current schedule, direction and Kennedy Plaza boarding location. |
How Much Does the Route 6 Bus Cost?
Fare depends on the transit agency. These examples show why searching only “Route 6 fare” without the city can produce the wrong price.
CTA’s current fare page lists a $2.25 full bus fare with Ventra or qualifying contactless payment.
Cash on the bus is listed separately at $2.50 and does not include transfers.
QuickTicket stored-value local service includes two hours of unlimited rides for $2.
Exact-cash one-ride fare is also $2, but cash does not provide change or transfers.
Wave deducts $2 and provides one hour of unlimited rides.
Wave fare capping currently limits regular-fare spending to $6 in a day.
Riders can use Hop, a phone or a contactless bank card.
Adult riders currently earn a day pass after spending $5.60.
Culver CityBus accepts exact cash and TAP.
TAP is useful for transfers and can also be used through supported mobile-wallet options.
Fares effective July 1, 2026 list a $2.75 adult local Clipper/contactless fare.
The adult local cash fare is currently $3.00.
Major Route 6 Stops and Corridors
These simplified route strips show how different the major Route 6 services are. They are orientation guides, not replacements for the agency’s full stop list.
Check the Destination Sign Before Boarding
The route number tells you which line you found, but the destination sign tells you which way the bus is going.
Look for the downtown/Wacker–Columbus direction rather than simply boarding the first bus displaying “6.”
Northbound and southbound schedules have different first and last trips.
One direction heads toward UCLA while the opposite direction heads toward the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
Rapid 6 also has fewer stops and a different operating pattern.
Scheduled Time vs Live Arrival
Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is a prediction based on real-time transit information where available.
A live prediction may change because of traffic, construction, weather, detours, operator availability, vehicle problems, special events or a canceled trip.
Start with the transit agency’s own tracker or recommended app.
Confirm the operator and city before choosing the route.
Match the destination or terminal shown on the bus.
Use the stop name, ID or map location.
Check again shortly before leaving.
Check Same-Day Route 6 Alerts
Alerts were reviewed for this article on October 1, 2026, but transit alerts are highly time-sensitive. Always check your agency’s official alert page again on the day you travel.
Accessibility Checks Before Your Trip
Vehicle accessibility and stop accessibility are different. A route may use accessible buses while a particular stop is affected by sidewalk work, snow, construction or temporary relocation.
Route 6 Boarding Checklist
- Confirm the city and transit agency.
- Check that the route is Route 6, not another Route 6 variant.
- Open the official timetable for today’s date.
- Verify weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
- Match the bus destination sign to your direction.
- Confirm your exact stop, stop ID or bay.
- Check fare and payment method before boarding.
- Arrive about 5–10 minutes early for a normal local stop.
- Allow extra time at terminals, airports and transfer centers.
- Check live arrival shortly before leaving.
- Review same-day detours or stop closures.
- Verify your last return trip before starting a late journey.
Verify Your Route 6 on the Operating Agency Website
These links are included so riders can verify the schedule, fare and real-time information directly with the agency operating the bus.
Route map, first/last terminal spans, schedule PDF, stop list and active service alerts.
Open CTA Route 6Ventra, contactless, cash fares, passes and transfers.
Open CTA FaresDate-specific timetable, direction selector, route connections, arrival information and downloadable schedule.
Open WeGo Route 6Current route map, schedule, service-alert link and TransitTracker access.
Open TriMet Line 6Weekday and weekend schedules, northbound/southbound stop lists and live route map.
Open Culver CityBus Line 6Full stop list, major timepoints, weekday/weekend schedule and direction-specific trips.
Open AC Transit Line 6Current fares effective July 1, 2026, including cash, Clipper and contactless prices.
Open AC Transit FaresCurrent route page, interactive map, boarding location and schedule-update subscription.
Open RIPTA Route 6Current regular fare, one-hour ride window and fare-capping rules.
Open RIPTA WaveAdult, student, senior and disability fare information, plus cash and TAP payment instructions.
Open Culver CityBus FaresRoute 6 Bus Schedule Questions
What is the Route 6 bus schedule?
There is no single nationwide Route 6 timetable. Route 6 is used by multiple transit agencies, so first identify the city and operator before checking times.
How do I find the correct 6 bus schedule?
Match the city, transit agency and route name. Then open the operator’s official Route 6 page and select the correct date, direction and stop.
What time does Route 6 start running?
The first bus depends on the operator and direction. For example, CTA Route 6 currently lists its first weekday northbound terminal departure from 79th/South Shore at about 4:00 a.m. Other Route 6 services have different start times.
What time is the last Route 6 bus?
There is no universal last Route 6 bus. Check the last departure from the specific terminal or stop you will actually use, especially when planning a return trip.
Does Route 6 run on weekends?
Weekend service depends on the agency. CTA Route 6, TriMet Line 6, AC Transit Line 6 and regular Culver CityBus Line 6 have weekend service, but service levels and times differ by day.
How much is the Route 6 bus fare?
Fare depends on the transit system. Current examples include CTA at $2.25 with Ventra/contactless, WeGo local service at $2.00, TriMet at $2.80, Culver CityBus at $1.00 and AC Transit local service at $2.75 with Clipper/contactless.
Where can I track Route 6 live?
Use the operating agency’s official or recommended live tool. Examples include CTA Bus Tracker and TriMet TransitTracker. Other systems may recommend Transit App or an agency-specific live route map.
Where can I see Route 6 stops and the route map?
Open the official route page for the correct transit agency. Most provide an interactive route map, stop list or downloadable timetable.
Is Rapid 6 the same as regular Route 6?
Not always. Culver CityBus, for example, operates regular Line 6 and Rapid 6. Rapid 6 is a weekday limited-stop service, while regular Line 6 has its own stop pattern and weekend service.
How early should I arrive for a Route 6 bus?
For a normal local stop, arriving about 5–10 minutes early is a practical buffer. Allow additional time at unfamiliar terminals, transfer centers or airport connections, and recheck the live arrival before leaving.