Route 84 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Looking for the 84 bus schedule? Several public transportation agencies operate different buses numbered 84. The most useful U.S. matches include CTA Route 84 Peterson in Chicago, SEPTA Route 84 in Philadelphia, and NJ TRANSIT Route 84 in New Jersey.
This guide helps you find the correct city and bus operator, check official departure times, understand route directions, compare fares, locate stops, download route maps and track the next bus.
What Time Does the 84 Bus Run?
There is no single nationwide Route 84 timetable. Bus times depend on which transit agency operates your route, the direction of travel, the boarding stop and whether you are traveling on a weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
Which Route 84 Bus Are You Looking For?
CTA Route 84 Peterson
Operator: Chicago Transit Authority
Endpoints: Central/Caldwell and Bryn Mawr/Sheridan.
Serves Peterson Avenue, Western Avenue, Kimball, Cicero and connections to the Red Line and Metra.
Days: Monday–Sunday.
Chicago Route 84SEPTA Route 84
Operator: SEPTA
Destinations: Frankford Transit Center, Philadelphia Mills/Franklin Mall and Bustleton–County Line.
Serves Northeast Philadelphia with varying branches and trip patterns.
Days: Monday–Sunday, with different schedules.
Philadelphia Route 84NJ TRANSIT Route 84
Operator: NJ TRANSIT
Endpoints: North Bergen and Journal Square in Jersey City.
Uses Bergenline Avenue and related local streets. Some trips use the 84P Park Avenue routing.
Fare: Determined by travel zones.
New Jersey Route 84Chicago Route 84 Bus Schedule and Major Stops
CTA Route 84, named Peterson, is a crosstown bus operating along Chicago’s North Side. It connects the Central/Caldwell area with Bryn Mawr/Sheridan and the Bryn Mawr Red Line station area.
Eastbound Route 84
Travel from Central/Caldwell toward Bryn Mawr/Sheridan, passing major Peterson Avenue intersections such as Cicero, Kimball and Western before the eastern Red Line connection.
Westbound Route 84
Travel from Bryn Mawr/Sheridan toward Central/Caldwell, passing the same general major timepoints in the opposite direction.
CTA Route 84 Peterson: Main Stops and Connections
This visual shows the major official timepoints in eastbound order. Smaller stops between these intersections are available through CTA’s complete bus stop list.
Schematic only; not a scaled street map. Major timepoints are shown rather than every local stop.
Official CTA Route Map Download CTA 84 PDFCTA 84 Peterson Operating Hours: Weekdays and Weekends
CTA’s official Route 84 page publishes first and last bus service spans for each terminal. These are terminal departure windows, not the exact departure time at every intermediate bus stop.
| Service day | Eastbound: Central/Caldwell → Bryn Mawr/Sheridan | Westbound: Bryn Mawr/Sheridan → Central/Caldwell |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 5:05 AM–9:45 PM | 5:40 AM–10:20 PM |
| Saturday | 5:05 AM–7:45 PM | 5:35 AM–8:20 PM |
| Sunday | 7:35 AM–7:35 PM | 8:05 AM–8:15 PM |
CTA uses Sunday schedules on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, including the applicable observed holidays.
Check Official 84 Operating HoursCTA Route 84 Weekday Bus Times by Major Stop
These selected trips come from CTA’s official Route 84 timetable effective August 23, 2026. The rows show a single bus moving from left to right across listed timepoints.
Eastbound toward Bryn Mawr Red Line
| Caldwell / Central | Peterson / Cicero | Peterson / Kimball | Peterson / Western | Ridge / Clark | Bryn Mawr Red Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | 5:10 AM | 5:16 AM | 5:22 AM | 5:26 AM | 5:34 AM |
| 5:26 AM | 5:30 AM | 5:36 AM | 5:42 AM | 5:46 AM | 5:54 AM |
| 5:46 AM | 5:49 AM | 5:55 AM | 6:02 AM | 6:07 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:04 AM | 6:10 AM | 6:17 AM | 6:22 AM | 6:31 AM |
| 6:15 AM | 6:19 AM | 6:25 AM | 6:32 AM | 6:38 AM | 6:47 AM |
Westbound toward Central/Caldwell
| Bryn Mawr Red Line | Ridge / Clark | Peterson / Western | Peterson / Kimball | Peterson / Cicero | Caldwell / Central |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:44 AM | 5:48 AM | 5:53 AM | 5:59 AM | 6:05 AM | 6:07 AM |
| 6:04 AM | 6:09 AM | 6:14 AM | 6:20 AM | 6:27 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 6:25 AM | 6:30 AM | 6:36 AM | 6:43 AM | 6:50 AM | 6:53 AM |
| 6:41 AM | 6:47 AM | 6:53 AM | 7:01 AM | 7:09 AM | 7:12 AM |
CTA’s PDF also includes school-day-only, non-school-day, Wednesday-only and Friday-specific trip notes. If you are looking at a timetable row containing letters such as M, N, S, F or W, read the route PDF footnote before assuming it runs daily.
Complete CTA Route 84 Timetable PDFHow Much Is the Route 84 Bus Fare?
Ticket prices vary by transit agency. The following examples reflect the published CTA and SEPTA fare charts. NJ TRANSIT uses travel-zone pricing, so its Route 84 fare cannot be determined from the route number alone.
CTA fare details
CTA’s fare page lists up to two eligible additional rides within two hours when using its qualifying electronic fare system. Cash bus payments do not include transfers. The public fare chart was checked rather than treating a previously proposed budget increase as a confirmed current fare.
SEPTA fare details
How to Pay for Your Route 84 Bus Ride
CTA, SEPTA or NJ TRANSIT.
Confirm base fare or NJ fare zones.
Fare card, contactless, app or cash.
Tap, activate the ticket or pay exact cash.
Check any transfer validity and rules.
SEPTA Route 84 Bus Schedule: Frankford, Philadelphia Mills and Bustleton
SEPTA Route 84 serves Northeast Philadelphia, connecting Frankford Transit Center with northern destinations including Philadelphia Mills/Franklin Mall and Bustleton Avenue at County Line Road.
The current official SEPTA Route 84 timetable is effective August 23, 2026.
Important SEPTA Route 84 stops
How SEPTA Route 84 Branches Work
Use this simplified route-decision diagram to understand why a Route 84 bus can have different northern destinations. The diagram shows route choices, not exact geography.
Not a geographic map. Trip patterns may have additional short turns. Use the SEPTA PDF map and schedule for the exact branch and stops.
View Official SEPTA Route MapSEPTA 84 Weekday Schedule: Sample Trips
The official timetable includes separate weekday, Saturday and Sunday operating patterns. The following examples illustrate two different northern destinations.
| Direction / destination | Origin departure | Destination arrival | Scheduled duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford TC → Franklin Mall | 5:44 AM | 6:27 AM | 43 minutes |
| Frankford TC → Bustleton/County Line | 6:02 AM | 7:12 AM | 70 minutes |
| Frankford TC → Bustleton/County Line | 6:21 AM | 7:31 AM | 70 minutes |
| Franklin Mall → Frankford TC | 6:16 AM | 7:05 AM | 49 minutes |
Weekend Route 84 service
SEPTA operates Route 84 on Saturdays and Sundays. The current published schedule includes approximately hourly trips on many weekend periods, with branch-specific departures and late-night service.
For example, the Sunday timetable lists a 5:38 AM Frankford Transit Center departure reaching Franklin Mall at approximately 6:17 AM. This is one specific scheduled trip, not the first departure from every stop.
Route 84 Connections at Frankford Transit Center
Frankford Transit Center is a major point for changing from Route 84 to Metro and other buses. The SEPTA Route 84 map identifies connections including the Market–Frankford Line and several local bus routes.
With eligible SEPTA Key or contactless payment, up to two transfers within two hours are included under the published fare policy. If paying cash, transfers are not included.
SEPTA Official Trip PlannerNJ TRANSIT 84 Bus Schedule: North Bergen to Journal Square
NJ TRANSIT Route 84 serves the North Bergen–Jersey City–Journal Square corridor, with many stops along Bergenline Avenue and other local streets in Hudson County.
Official NJ TRANSIT MyBus identifies two Route 84 directions: North Bergen and Jersey City.
North Bergen-bound trips
Trips heading toward North Bergen may display 91st Street via Bergenline. They travel from the Journal Square area through portions of Jersey City, Union City and North Bergen.
Journal Square-bound trips
Trips heading toward Journal Square display Journal Sq via Bergenline. Use these trips when traveling south toward Jersey City’s Journal Square transportation hub.
How to Choose the Correct NJ TRANSIT 84 or 84P
Regular 84
Look for: Journal Square via Bergenline or 91st Street via Bergenline.
Use the official stop list to confirm your particular Bergenline Avenue or connecting street stop.
84P variation
Look for: destination signs identifying Park Avenue routing.
Choose this variation only if its listed stops and direction match your trip.
Open NJ TRANSIT MyBus.
North Bergen or Jersey City.
Select your actual street intersection.
Identify Bergenline versus Park Avenue.
Review the next bus prediction.
How Much Is NJ TRANSIT Bus 84?
NJ TRANSIT calculates local bus ticket prices by the number of fare zones traveled. That means a short Route 84 trip may cost a different amount from a longer ride on the same bus.
The agency’s general fare guidance lists fares from $1.90 upward across its bus services, but that system-wide range is not a confirmed fare for every Route 84 trip.
How to find your exact Route 84 fare
- Open the official NJ TRANSIT schedule or app.
- Select Bus Route 84 and the correct direction.
- Enter the origin stop and destination stop.
- Review the number of fare zones crossed.
- Select the correct bus fare for your trip and activate the ticket when instructed.
How to Track the 84 Bus in Real Time
A scheduled arrival is the planned timetable time. A live arrival is a same-day prediction based on the tracking information available to the operator. Traffic, detours, vehicle changes and GPS interruptions can affect these predictions.
Select CTA, SEPTA or NJ TRANSIT.
Choose the correct bus service.
Confirm the destination sign.
Use an exact stop ID or intersection.
Review ETA and active alerts before leaving.
Find Chicago Route 84 arrival predictions and relevant route alerts.
Open CTA TrackerLocate Philadelphia transit routes and review available current vehicle information.
Open SEPTA Live MapChoose Route 84, direction and stop to see available arrival information.
Open NJ MyBusA vehicle disappearing from the tracker does not automatically mean the trip was canceled. Check official service alerts and the published timetable together.
Example Route 84 Transfer Point: Bryn Mawr Red Line, Chicago
The Bryn Mawr Red Line area is a useful connection point for CTA Route 84 riders traveling to or from Chicago’s North Side rail network.
This is a Chicago stop-location example, not a nationwide Route 84 map. Use the operator-specific maps above for Philadelphia and New Jersey services.
CTA 84 Official Map SEPTA 84 Official Map NJ TRANSIT 84 MapHow to Read Any Route 84 Bus Timetable
Identify Chicago, Philadelphia or New Jersey.
Select the correct operator and route variant.
Choose weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
Read the row for your travel direction.
Confirm your exact stop shortly before travel.
How Long Does the Route 84 Bus Take?
Route 84 travel time varies significantly because these are separate services in different cities.
| Route 84 | Example scheduled duration | Trip-planning advice |
|---|---|---|
| CTA Chicago | Approximately 23–28 minutes on selected early weekday full-route trips | Allow longer during traffic-heavy periods. |
| SEPTA Philadelphia | About 43 minutes for one Frankford–Franklin Mall sample; 70 minutes for a longer Bustleton branch example | Check the branch and endpoint before calculating journey time. |
| NJ TRANSIT New Jersey | Varies by stop pair, traffic and 84/84P variant | Use the official trip planner for the exact origin and destination. |
When should you reach the stop?
For most local Route 84 trips, aim to arrive 5–10 minutes before the scheduled pickup. If you are unfamiliar with a transit center, have mobility needs or are making an important connection, plan for more time.
For return travel, check the last departure in your direction before you leave home. The final bus at one terminal may not have the same departure time as the final bus in the opposite direction.
Route 84 Service Alerts, Holiday Schedules and Accessible Travel
Accessibility tips by operator
Common Route 84 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Route 84 Bus Rider Checklist
- Confirm the city and transit operator.
- Open the official Route 84 timetable.
- Check the timetable’s effective date.
- Select weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
- Choose the correct route direction.
- Check whether your bus has a special branch or variant.
- Find the exact stop or transit-center boarding location.
- Verify the first and last bus in your direction.
- Check the fare and accepted payment method.
- Review connecting bus or train schedules.
- Check real-time arrivals and active service alerts.
- Allow extra time for unfamiliar or important trips.
Route 84 Customer Service and Trip Planning
Official Route 84 Schedules, Maps, Fares and Live Arrival Tools
Use these agency-published pages to verify route directions, current timetables, fare changes, stops and same-day arrival information.
Chicago route map, service spans, alerts and timetable access.
Official CTA Route 84Detailed weekday, Saturday and Sunday scheduled timepoints. Effective August 23, 2026.
Download CTA 84 ScheduleRegular bus fare, cash fare, reduced fares, passes and transfer rules.
CTA Fare InformationChicago Route 84 stop arrival information and tracking tools.
CTA Bus TrackerPhiladelphia route page, stop selections and schedule information.
Official SEPTA Route 84Frankford, Franklin Mall and Bustleton–County Line branches; effective August 23, 2026.
Download SEPTA 84 TimetableCurrent fare payment, transfers, SEPTA Key and reduced-fare eligibility.
Official SEPTA FaresFind the correct bus route and connecting trips for a specific Philadelphia itinerary.
SEPTA Trip PlannerSelect North Bergen or Jersey City, then your stop and available arrival prediction.
NJ TRANSIT Route 84 Live StopsOrigin–destination fares, ticket zones, bus schedules and trip planning.
NJ TRANSIT Schedules and FaresResearch reviewed October 9, 2026. CTA Route 84 and SEPTA Route 84 PDF timetables show an August 23, 2026 effective date. NJ TRANSIT routes and fares are subject to operator revisions. Scheduled times are not real-time guarantees.
Route 84 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Route 84 bus schedule?
Several agencies operate different Route 84 buses. CTA Route 84 Peterson serves Chicago, SEPTA Route 84 serves Northeast Philadelphia, and NJ TRANSIT Route 84 connects North Bergen with Journal Square. The correct timetable depends on your location.
What time does Chicago CTA Route 84 start?
CTA lists eastbound terminal service beginning around 5:05 AM on weekdays and Saturdays and 7:35 AM on Sundays. Westbound terminal service begins around 5:40 AM weekdays, 5:35 AM Saturdays and 8:05 AM Sundays.
What time is the last CTA 84 bus?
CTA lists eastbound terminal service ending around 9:45 PM weekdays, 7:45 PM Saturdays and 7:35 PM Sundays. Westbound terminal service ends around 10:20 PM weekdays, 8:20 PM Saturdays and 8:15 PM Sundays.
How much does the Chicago 84 bus cost?
CTA’s published regular bus fare is $2.25 using Ventra transit value and $2.50 when paying cash on board. Cash does not include a transfer.
Where does CTA Route 84 go?
CTA Route 84 Peterson runs between Central/Caldwell and Bryn Mawr/Sheridan, with major stops along Peterson Avenue and connections to the Bryn Mawr Red Line.
Does SEPTA Route 84 run on weekends?
Yes. SEPTA Route 84 operates on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, using schedules that differ by service day and branch.
How much is SEPTA Route 84?
SEPTA’s published regular Bus and Metro fare is $2.90. Eligible SEPTA Key and contactless payments include up to two transfers within two hours, while cash rides do not include transfers.
Does every SEPTA 84 bus go to Bustleton–County Line?
No. Some Route 84 trips go to Franklin Mall/Philadelphia Mills, while others continue to Bustleton–County Line or operate different short-turn patterns. Check the destination sign and official timetable.
Where does NJ TRANSIT Route 84 go?
NJ TRANSIT Route 84 connects North Bergen and Journal Square in Jersey City, primarily through the Bergenline Avenue corridor. The 84P variant uses a different Park Avenue routing on part of the trip.
How much is NJ TRANSIT Route 84?
The fare is based on the number of zones traveled. Select your origin and destination in the official NJ TRANSIT trip planner or ticketing system to determine the exact ticket price.
Where can I track the Route 84 bus live?
Chicago riders can use CTA Bus Tracker, Philadelphia riders can use SEPTA’s live tools, and New Jersey riders can use NJ TRANSIT MyBus after selecting Route 84 and their exact stop.
How early should I arrive for Route 84?
Arrive about 5–10 minutes before the expected pickup for a typical local trip. Allow more time if the stop is unfamiliar, if the bus runs infrequently, or if you have an important transfer or appointment.