Find the Right Route 60 Bus Before You Check Times, Stops or a Map
“Route 60” does not describe one national bus. Chicago, San Jose, Buffalo–Niagara Falls, Houston, San Diego, Seattle, Milwaukee, Sonoma County and Hawaiʻi County all use 60 for different services.
This guide separates those routes by city and agency, then explains their timetable patterns, major stops, fares, official PDFs, airport service, overnight service, current detours and live-arrival tools.
Do Not Use a “60 Bus Schedule” Until You Identify These Six Things
The same number can represent an urban frequent route, an airport connector, a long-distance express, an hourly rural service or an overnight branch.
Route 60 Guide Sections
Which Route 60 Bus Are You Looking For?
CTA 60 Blue Island/26th — Chicago
A frequent CTA corridor between Cicero/24th Place and downtown Chicago, with a separate N60 overnight segment.
The official timetable labels Route 60 a frequent route with service every 10 minutes or better during its frequent-service period. Overnight trips require special attention to the N60 and C timetable codes.
VTA 60 — San Jose Airport, Santa Clara & Milpitas
VTA Route 60 connects Winchester Station and Milpitas BART through Santa Clara Transit Center and both terminals at San José Mineta International Airport.
The official PDF contains separate weekday, Saturday and Sunday/holiday tables in both directions. VTA advises riders to arrive at least five minutes before the shown time.
NFTA-Metro 60 Niagara Falls Express — Western New York
Route 60 connects downtown Buffalo with Niagara Falls transportation facilities using an express-oriented intercity pattern.
Important destinations listed by NFTA include downtown Buffalo, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls transportation facilities.
METRO 60 Cambridge — Houston
Houston METRO Route 60 serves the Cambridge corridor and major Texas Medical Center destinations.
Major destinations include Texas Medical Center Transit Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine and Southeast Transit Center.
MTS Route 60 — San Diego
San Diego MTS Route 60 links UTC with Euclid Avenue Trolley Station through Kearny Mesa.
Use the direction-specific MTS timetable for exact departures and check the current alert page before a timed trolley connection.
Sonoma County Transit 60 — Cloverdale to Santa Rosa
Route 60 provides intercity service through Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Windsor and Santa Rosa.
Do not automatically substitute Route 60X for Route 60. Their stop patterns and trip times are different.
MCTS Route 60 — Milwaukee
MCTS Route 60 follows the 60th Street corridor between south Milwaukee-area stops and the Brown Deer area.
Current construction affects parts of the route around the I-94 East-West project and Layton Avenue, making the live detour information especially important.
Hele-On Route 60 — Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi County Route 60 is a long-distance Hilo–Honokaʻa–Kona corridor with an unusual Hāmākua Coast flex-service option.
Flex trips require a reservation at least one hour in advance. This is materially different from a normal fixed-route urban bus.
King County Metro Route 60 — Seattle
Seattle-area Route 60 serves a corridor through White Center, South Park, Georgetown, Beacon Hill, First Hill and Capitol Hill.
The current timetable period is close to its end, so travelers using this page after August 28 should reopen Metro’s official Route 60 page.
Route 60 Can Mean Five Very Different Types of Bus Trip
Route 60 Is a Number Shared by Unrelated Transit Networks
This graphic is a route-selection aid, not a geographic map. Use the official agency map for street-level travel.
Route 60 Times and Operating Patterns by City
| System | Published Pattern | Important Time Detail | What Riders Should Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTA Chicago | Frequent daytime route plus N60 overnight service | Regular terminal spans vary by direction and day | Daytime 60 versus overnight N60 destination |
| VTA San Jose | Weekday, Saturday and Sunday/holiday service | Separate northbound and southbound tables | SJC Terminal A/B stop relocation and service-date update |
| NFTA Buffalo | Niagara Falls express corridor | Effective June 21, 2026 timetable | Correct Niagara Falls facility and Buffalo direction |
| Houston METRO | About every 40 minutes for most operating hours | Daily service after about 5 a.m. and before 10 p.m. | Exact stop-by-stop departure and Medical Center transfer |
| San Diego MTS | UTC ↔ Euclid Avenue via Kearny Mesa | Direction-specific schedule required | Trolley or bus connection timing |
| Sonoma County | Daily intercity timetable | Separate weekday, Saturday and Sunday runs | Route 60 versus Route 60X and Cloverdale detours |
| MCTS Milwaukee | Weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables | Schedule page updated May 1, 2026 | Long-term construction routing |
| Hele-On Hawaiʻi | Regular Route 60 service Monday–Friday | Effective February 1, 2026 | Flex reservation and destination-specific trips |
| King County Metro | Current period ends August 28, 2026 | Schedule refresh is imminent | New timetable after August 28 |
VTA Route 60: How the SJC Airport Connection Actually Works
The official VTA timetable shows Route 60 running through both San José airport terminals as part of the trip between Winchester Station and Milpitas BART.
Chicago Route 60 Runs Late — But N60 Changes the Overnight Pattern
Regular Route 60
Cicero/24th Place ↔ Harbor Drive/Randolph
- Frequent urban corridor
- Weekday, Saturday and Sunday service
- Major timepoints include 26th/Kedzie, Cermak/Ashland and Harrison/Halsted
- Downtown service reaches Madison/State and Harbor Drive
N60 Owl Service
Washington/State ↔ 54th/Cermak Pink Line
- Overnight route segment
- Does not simply replicate the full daytime endpoints
- Connects with other Night Owl bus and rail services downtown
- Timetable code “N” identifies trips beginning or ending at Washington/State
- Code “C” identifies trips beginning or ending at 54th/Cermak
Published CTA Terminal Spans
| Direction | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero/24th Pl → Harbor Dr/Randolph | 4:35 a.m.–11:00 p.m. | 4:40 a.m.–11:00 p.m. | 5:20 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| Harbor Dr/Randolph → Cicero/24th Pl | 5:35 a.m.–11:50 p.m. | 5:30 a.m.–11:50 p.m. | 6:05 a.m.–11:55 p.m. |
Route 60 Ticket Prices Depend on the Transit Agency
Route 60 Detours and Stop Changes Worth Checking Now
Temporary information should never be treated as permanent route geography. These notices were relevant during the August 12, 2026 review and should be rechecked on the official agency site.
Check the Route 60 Bus in Real Time
Route 60 Official Timetable PDFs
The embedded documents below remain on the transit agencies’ own servers. They are not copied or rehosted by busschedule.us.
CTA Route 60 Blue Island/26th — Official PDF
The two-page CTA timetable is effective June 7, 2026. It contains the route diagram, major timepoints, frequent-service information, accessibility and bicycle notes, daytime tables and the N60 overnight codes.
VTA Route 60 — Winchester, SJC Airport & Milpitas BART PDF
The official VTA PDF contains nineteen pages covering weekday, Saturday and Sunday/holiday service in both directions. It also documents the sequence through SJC Airport Terminal A and Terminal B.
How to Decode a Route 60 PDF Without Taking the Wrong Bus
Hele-On Route 60 Can Flex Up to One Mile Off the Main Route
Hawaiʻi County’s Route 60 is unusually important for this national guide because part of its rider experience cannot be understood from a normal fixed-stop timetable alone.
How to Verify a Route 60 Bus Stop
- Confirm the transit agency logo on the stop.
- Match route number 60 exactly.
- Read the final destination on the stop or bus headsign.
- Check whether the route has a local, express, X or night variant.
- Save the stop ID when the agency publishes one.
- Check the correct side of the street.
- Verify the transit-center bay number.
- Check temporary stop-relocation notices.
Accessibility, Wheelchairs, Bikes and Boarding Conditions
Which Route 60 Details Matter for Your Trip?
Route 60 Customer Service Contacts
TTY/Relay: 711
Call or text
Flex reservations: option 1
If You Leave Something on a Route 60 Bus
Route 60 Checklist Before Leaving for the Stop
- Confirm city and transit agency.
- Confirm Route 60 versus N60, 60X or another variant.
- Select the correct direction and terminal.
- Check weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
- Verify the timetable effective date.
- Find the exact stop ID or boarding bay.
- Read timetable letters, dashes and footnotes.
- Check the active detour page.
- Check live arrival information.
- Prepare the correct fare or fare card.
- Allow extra time for an airport, medical or rail connection.
- Save the transit agency’s contact number.
Route 60 Troubleshooting
Official Route 60 Sources Used in This Guide
Official-source review: August 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Route 60 Bus Schedules
Is there one Route 60 bus schedule for the United States?
No. Route 60 is used independently by many transit agencies. Always identify the city and operator before using times, fares, stops or maps.
Which Route 60 goes to San Jose Airport?
VTA Route 60 serves San José Mineta International Airport Terminal A and Terminal B while connecting Winchester Station, Santa Clara Transit Center and Milpitas BART.
Does Chicago Route 60 run overnight?
CTA provides N60 overnight Owl service between Washington/State and the 54th/Cermak Pink Line station. That overnight segment is not identical to the full daytime Route 60 path.
How much is the Route 60 bus?
There is no single Route 60 fare. Current adult examples range from free Hele-On service in Hawaiʻi to $3 on King County Metro, with different payment and transfer rules for every agency.
How often does Houston Route 60 run?
Houston METRO states that Route 60 Cambridge runs about every 40 minutes during most operating hours on weekdays and weekends. Exact times vary by stop.
Which Route 60 goes to Niagara Falls?
NFTA-Metro Route 60 Niagara Falls Express connects downtown Buffalo with Niagara Falls transportation facilities and stops such as Grand Island Plaza.
What is the difference between Route 60 and Route 60X in Sonoma County?
They are separate services with different trip and stop patterns. Open the dedicated Route 60 or Route 60X timetable rather than assuming the X route is simply the same bus with fewer stops.
Can Hele-On Route 60 pick me up away from the regular route?
Hawaiʻi County offers Route 60 flex service along the Hāmākua Coast that can deviate up to one mile from the route when reserved at least one hour in advance.
Why are some times blank or shown as a dash in a Route 60 PDF?
A dash generally indicates that the particular trip does not serve that timepoint. It may start later, end earlier or follow a different service pattern.
Why does the route map disagree with the bus tracker?
The static map normally shows the standard route, while the live system may reflect an active construction reroute, temporary stop change or vehicle position.
Should I trust an old Route 60 PDF that still appears in search results?
Not without checking its effective date. Compare the document with the current official route page before using it for a trip.
How early should I arrive for Route 60?
Follow the local agency’s guidance. VTA and NFTA advise riders to be at the stop before the scheduled arrival; arriving several minutes early is especially important for infrequent or airport trips.