Route 70 Is Not One Bus — Match Your City Before Reading the Schedule
Route 70 can mean CTA’s Division bus in Chicago, Metro Line 70 between Downtown Los Angeles and El Monte, VTA’s Milpitas–Capitol route, King County Metro service in Seattle, TriMet Line 70 in Portland or METRO 70 Memorial in Houston.
This guide separates those services before showing times, stops, fares, route maps, schedule documents, live-arrival tools and current service-change details that can affect your trip.
Which Route 70 Bus Schedule Do You Actually Need?
The number 70 is reused by unrelated transit systems. A Chicago departure time cannot be applied to Los Angeles, Seattle, San José, Portland or Houston.
Choose Your Route 70 by City and Transit Agency
The services below are independently operated routes. The list is designed to resolve the strongest Route 70 search intents and is not a claim that these are the only Route 70 buses in the United States.
CTA 70 Division — Chicago, Illinois
CTA Route 70 follows the Division Street corridor between Division/Austin and Walton/Dearborn, with connections to CTA rail and numerous north-south bus routes.
The official timetable warns that added trips may cover only part of the route, so riders should read the destination sign rather than assuming every #70 reaches the furthest terminal.
LA Metro Line 70 — Los Angeles, California
Metro Line 70 runs between Downtown Los Angeles and El Monte via Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
The timetable contains trip letters that change where a bus starts, ends or waits for connections. Those notes matter when traveling early or late in the day.
VTA Route 70 — San José and Milpitas, California
VTA Route 70 connects Milpitas BART and Capitol Station via Jackson, serving Berryessa BART, Eastridge Transit Center and several major east San José corridors.
Dashes in the official schedule show that some trips do not serve every endpoint or timepoint. Do not assume every Route 70 bus operates the full Milpitas-to-Capitol pattern.
King County Metro Route 70 — Seattle, Washington
King County Metro publishes Route 70 schedules, departures and active construction notices through its official Seattle-area route page.
Current construction notices affect Route 70 stops around Eastlake and Fairview. The official page should be reopened before boarding during the construction period.
TriMet Line 70 — Portland and Milwaukie, Oregon
Current Line 70 connects the Sunderland area, inner Portland, Sellwood and Milwaukie, but that description changes substantially on August 23, 2026.
TriMet is shortening Line 70 to operate only between Milwaukie and Rose Quarter Transit Center beginning Sunday, August 23, 2026.
METRO 70 Memorial — Houston, Texas
Houston METRO Route 70 Memorial serves destinations around Memorial, Uptown, Northwest Transit Center, Memorial City and the west Houston corridor.
METRO publishes stop-by-stop schedules, a route map, transfer routes, real-time arrival tools and Next Bus Texting directly on its Route 70 page.
Route 70 Changes and Detours You Should Know Before Traveling
This section is intentionally near the top because a correct timetable can still send you to the wrong stop when construction or a network change alters the route.
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Route 70 Connects Different Places in Different Cities
This SVG is a route-selection diagram, not a geographic map. Its job is to prevent readers from mixing schedules from different transit systems.
Route 70 First Bus, Last Bus and Operating-Pattern Examples
Service spans below describe the specific agency named in each row. They should never be transferred to another city’s Route 70.
| Route 70 | Direction / Day | Published Time or Pattern | What the Rider Should Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTA Division | Division/Austin → Walton/Dearborn, weekday | 4:40 a.m.–10:35 p.m. | Terminal departure span; mid-route stops are reached later. |
| CTA Division | Walton/Dearborn → Division/Austin, weekday | 5:20 a.m.–11:20 p.m. | Use the stop-level timetable for an intermediate location. |
| CTA Division | Eastbound, Saturday/Sunday | 5:00 a.m.–10:40 p.m. | CTA applies Sunday schedules on several major holidays. |
| CTA Division | Westbound, Saturday | 5:40 a.m.–11:25 p.m. | Planned Saturday reroutes may affect downtown boarding. |
| LA Metro | El Monte → Downtown LA, weekday example | First listed El Monte trip: 4:05 a.m. | The same trip reaches 18th & Olive later; use your own timepoint. |
| LA Metro | Downtown LA → El Monte, weekday example | First listed Olive & Venice trip: 5:02 a.m. | Trip-letter notes can change the terminal or operating pattern. |
| Houston METRO | Monday–Sunday | About every 60 minutes for most operating hours | First trips begin between 5–6 a.m.; last trips end before 10 p.m. |
| King County Metro | Current Seattle schedule | Effective March 28–August 28, 2026 | Recheck the official schedule for travel after August 28. |
| TriMet from Aug. 23 | Milwaukie → Rose Quarter, weekday | First SE Jackson & Main departure: 5:05 a.m. | New shortened route becomes effective August 23, 2026. |
| TriMet from Aug. 23 | Rose Quarter → Milwaukie, weekday | First Rose Quarter departure: 6:18 a.m. | Do not use the pre-August-23 Sunderland routing after the change. |
What the Route 70 PDFs Reveal Beyond a Basic List of Times
The important information in a schedule is often hidden in footnotes, partial-trip rows and map symbols. These details can determine whether the bus actually serves your stop.
Route 70 Timepoints and Important Stops
CTA 70 Division — West to East
CTA’s map also identifies the Division Blue Line station, Clark/Division Red Line station and Clemente High School along or near the route.
LA Metro Line 70 — El Monte Toward Downtown LA
VTA Route 70 — Major Northbound Timepoints
TriMet Route 70 Changes on August 23, 2026
This is more than a timetable adjustment. TriMet is shortening the route and changing its name.
70-12th/NE 33rd Ave
Current Line 70 links the Sunderland neighborhood, SE Portland, Sellwood and Milwaukie using corridors including NE 33rd, Columbia, Broadway, 11th/12th and Milwaukie.
70-Milwaukie Ave/12th
The line is shortened to operate between Milwaukie City Center and Rose Quarter Transit Center.
New Weekday Route Toward Rose Quarter
Route 70 Ticket Prices and Payment Rules
Route number 70 does not determine the fare. Each transit agency sets its own ticket price, transfer window, reduced-fare program and payment method.
CTA currently lists up to two additional rides within two hours as free when eligible electronic fare payment is used.
Cash: $2.50 on the bus, with no transfer.
Metro provides two hours of free transfers when riders tap with TAP, credit or debit card.
Fare caps: $5 per day and $18 over seven days for regular-fare riders using an eligible tap method.
Clipper provides two hours of free VTA transfers. VTA also accepts contactless bank cards for adult fares.
Cash: exact change required.
Metro lists a $1 reduced single ride for qualifying senior, disability/Medicare and ORCA LIFT riders.
Youth: riders age 18 and younger ride regular service free.
Hop Fastpass, supported contactless bank cards and mobile wallets can be used to pay.
Day cap: $5.60 for an adult rider using Hop/contactless fare accumulation.
METRO lists a $0.60 discounted fare for eligible riders. Electronic/contactless methods can provide free transfers for up to three hours.
Cash: exact fare, no change and no free transfers.
Scheduled Time vs Live Arrival vs Vehicle Location vs Service Alert
How to Track the Correct Route 70 Bus
Major Connections That Can Change How You Use Route 70
| Route | Transfer Location | Connection Type | Practical Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTA 70 Division | Division corridor | Blue Line and Red Line connections nearby | Confirm which rail station requires a walk from the bus stop. |
| LA Metro 70 | El Monte Station | Major bus and J Line connections | Check the boarding bay before leaving the arriving bus. |
| VTA 70 | Berryessa BART | BART | Northbound and southbound Route 70 use different bay numbers. |
| VTA 70 | Milpitas BART | BART + local transit | Not every Route 70 schedule row reaches Milpitas BART. |
| TriMet 70 from Aug. 23 | Rose Quarter Transit Center | Bus/MAX connections | The new Route 70 terminates here instead of continuing through the old northern routing. |
| Houston 70 Memorial | Northwest Transit Center | Multiple local/express routes | METRO lists numerous connections including 26, 39, 47, 49, 58, 72, 85 and others. |
Where Houston METRO 70 Memorial Can Take You
METRO’s official route page is unusually useful because it identifies destinations by category and nearby intersection.
Read a Route 70 Schedule in This Order
Wheelchairs, Mobility Devices, Bikes and Stop Accessibility
Vehicle accessibility and stop accessibility are different questions. An accessible bus can still serve a stop affected by construction, a temporary relocation or a difficult boarding surface.
What Can Change a Route 70 Trip Even When the Timetable Is Correct?
View Official Route 70 Schedule PDFs
The viewers below load files directly from transit-agency servers. The documents are not uploaded or rehosted by busschedule.us.
CTA 70 Division — Official Schedule and Map
Effective June 7, 2026. The PDF includes the route map, weekday timetable, Saturday/Sunday schedules, accessibility notes, bicycle information and destination-sign warning.
LA Metro Line 70 — Official Timetable
Effective June 7, 2026. The document contains weekday and weekend times, the Line 70 route map, major timepoints and trip-letter notes.
VTA Route 70 — Official Schedule
The official Route 70 document provides weekday, Saturday and Sunday/holiday schedules in both directions. Use the active effective-date selector on the VTA route page because schedule versions can change.
Examples of How the Correct Route 70 Choice Changes the Trip
Route 70 Checklist Before You Leave
- Confirm the city and transit agency.
- Match Route 70 with the published route name.
- Check the destination shown on the bus.
- Select the correct weekday or weekend timetable.
- Confirm the timetable effective date.
- Check trip letters, dashes and footnotes.
- Save the exact stop ID or boarding bay.
- Review active service alerts or detours.
- Check the live arrival shortly before leaving.
- Prepare the correct fare/payment method.
- Allow extra time for a rail or bus transfer.
- Recheck major schedule changes before the return trip.
Route 70 Troubleshooting Guide
Useful Route 70 Agency Contacts and Help Tools
Use for Chicago-area travel information and route planning.
Fare-payment assistance for TAP-related questions.
Customer service and automated next-bus information.
Text the stop number and route number to receive scheduled and estimated arrivals.
Use the official Metro site for current route and accessibility assistance.
Use the official route links on this page rather than a third-party phone directory so you get the current customer-service channel.
Left Something on the Route 70 Bus?
Official Sources Used for This Route 70 Guide
Schedule, fare, route-change and rider information was checked against transit-agency sources rather than copied from another schedule directory.
Route and fare research reviewed August 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Route 70 Bus Schedules
Is there one Route 70 bus schedule for the United States?
No. Route 70 is used by multiple local transit agencies. You must identify the city and operator before using times, stops, maps or fares.
What is Route 70 in Chicago?
CTA Route 70 is the Division bus. The official route runs between the Division/Austin and Walton/Dearborn terminal areas, with daily service.
Where does LA Metro Line 70 go?
LA Metro describes Line 70 as Downtown Los Angeles to El Monte via Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
Where does VTA Route 70 go?
VTA Route 70 connects Milpitas BART and Capitol Station via Jackson, including Berryessa BART and Eastridge Transit Center.
Why are there dashes in the VTA Route 70 timetable?
A dash means that particular trip does not serve the listed timepoint. Some Route 70 trips therefore operate only part of the full route.
What changes to TriMet Line 70 on August 23, 2026?
TriMet is shortening Line 70 to operate between Milwaukie City Center and Rose Quarter Transit Center and renaming it 70-Milwaukie Ave/12th.
How often does Houston METRO Route 70 run?
METRO currently publishes 70 Memorial as running about every 60 minutes during most operating hours on weekdays and weekends.
How much does Route 70 cost?
The fare depends on the transit system. Current examples include $1.25 on Houston METRO, $1.75 on LA Metro, $2.25 for the standard CTA electronic bus fare, $2.50 on VTA, $2.80 on TriMet and $3 on King County Metro.
How do I know whether a Route 70 bus goes all the way to the terminal?
Read the destination sign and timetable notes. CTA warns that some buses can cover only part of the route, VTA uses dashes for unserved timepoints and LA Metro uses trip letters for special operating patterns.
Should I use the PDF schedule or the live tracker?
Use both. The PDF explains the planned timetable and route pattern, while the live tracker estimates the current arrival. Also check service alerts because a bus can be running while its normal stop is closed.
Why does my Route 70 stop move during construction?
Transit agencies may temporarily relocate stops when streets, stations or transit projects block the normal boarding location. Follow the official service-alert instructions.
How early should I arrive for Route 70?
Follow the operator’s guidance. VTA specifically recommends arriving at least five minutes before the published time. Extra time is also sensible for infrequent service or an important transfer.
What should I do if Route 70 does not appear?
Confirm the correct city, route, direction and service day, then check the official live prediction and active alerts for cancellations, reroutes or stop closures.