Route 90 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Looking for the 90 bus schedule? Route 90 operates in several different cities, and each transit system has its own bus times, stops, route map, fare rates, and service days.
This guide covers CTA Route 90 Harlem in Chicago, LA Metro Line 90 in Los Angeles, MBTA Route 90 in the Boston area, SEPTA Route 90 near Philadelphia, and TTC Route 90 Vaughan in Toronto.
Find actual timetable examples, first and last bus guidance, major stops, weekday and weekend service, ticket prices, live tracking, accessibility, and official route links.
Which Route 90 Bus Schedule Do You Need?
There is no single nationwide Route 90 bus timetable. The correct schedule depends on the city and transit agency.
Harlem bus between Harlem Blue Line station and Harlem/Lake Green Line station.
Downtown Los Angeles to North Hollywood Station via Glendale, Sunland, Foothill Boulevard, and Vineland Avenue.
Davis Station to Assembly Row, serving Somerville and Sullivan Square.
Norristown Transit Center to Plymouth Meeting Mall via Penn Square and East Norriton.
Vaughan Road route between St Clair West Station and Cedarvale Station.
Research checked: October 9, 2026. Transit schedules and fares may change. Use the operating agency’s official route page for final confirmation.
Route 90 Bus Schedule Guide
Route 90 Bus Schedule by City and Agency
Choose the route matching your boarding location. Each card explains the route and provides links to official schedules, maps, and fare details.
CTA Route 90 — Harlem
Chicago Transit Authority Route 90 runs along Harlem Avenue and connects two important rail stations: Harlem on the Blue Line’s O’Hare branch and Harlem/Lake on the Green Line.
The route operates on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It provides a useful north-south connection along Chicago’s western edge.
Rider tip: Make sure you distinguish Harlem Blue Line station from Harlem/Lake Green Line station. They are not the same rail station.
LA Metro Line 90 — Downtown LA / North Hollywood
LA Metro Line 90 connects Downtown Los Angeles and North Hollywood Station via Glendale Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, Vineland Avenue, and neighborhoods including Glendale, Sunland, Tujunga, and Sun Valley.
The route has weekday, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday timetables. Some late or special trips start or end at San Fernando Road and Glendale Boulevard rather than operating over the entire route.
Rider tip: The current published LA Metro Line 90 route goes to North Hollywood Station. Do not rely on older descriptions naming Sylmar as its current terminal.
MBTA Route 90 — Davis / Assembly Row
MBTA Route 90 operates between Davis Station and Assembly Row via Somerville neighborhoods including Highland Avenue and Sullivan Square.
The route provides connections to rail services near Davis Station and Sullivan Square. Assembly Row passengers should confirm the exact Grand Union Boulevard boarding stop.
Rider tip: MBTA Route 90 is different from Boston-area Routes 89 and 88. Check the destination sign because several bus routes serve the Somerville and Davis Square area.
SEPTA Route 90 — Norristown / Plymouth Meeting
SEPTA Route 90 connects Norristown Transit Center and Plymouth Meeting Mall, serving Norristown, East Norriton, Penn Square, and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.
Route 90 operates on weekdays and Saturdays. The published timetable states that it does not operate on Sundays or certain major holidays.
Future planning change: SEPTA’s New Bus Network plan schedules Route 90 for discontinuation in summer 2027, with the Norristown Go Zone and Route 98 among the planned alternatives. That is a future change, not an October 2026 cancellation.
TTC Route 90 — Vaughan
TTC Route 90 Vaughan links St Clair West Station and Cedarvale Station via St Clair Avenue West, Vaughan Road, Oakwood Avenue, and Eglinton Avenue West.
The official TTC page lists regular service all day, every day, until approximately 1 AM.
Rider tip: The current Route 90 uses Cedarvale Station as a terminal. Older route guides may use outdated station names or branch information.
Does Route 90 Run on Saturday and Sunday?
Weekend service varies between the agencies. The matrix below helps you avoid checking the wrong timetable.
Holiday service is not always the same as regular Sunday service. Consult the appropriate agency’s holiday notices.
Route 90 Bus Times by Agency
First and last bus times are based on the terminal, direction, and service day. An intermediate stop will have a different departure time.
| Transit operator | Operating pattern | First / last bus guidance | Journey guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTA 90 Harlem | Weekday, Saturday, Sunday | Weekdays: southbound Harlem/Higgins service starts at 4:20 AM; northbound Harlem/Lake service starts at 4:50 AM. Last terminal departures differ by direction. | Use CTA Bus Tracker or the schedule for your exact Harlem Avenue stop. |
| LA Metro 90 | Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays | The published weekday northbound timetable starts at Broadway/2nd at 4:57 AM. Some late trips begin or end at San Fernando/Glendale. | Full-route trips can exceed 90 minutes because the route crosses several neighborhoods. |
| MBTA 90 | Weekday and weekend timetables | Use the active MBTA schedule for Davis Station or Assembly Row. The timetable depends on direction and service day. | Selected weekday trips between Davis and Assembly Row take roughly 25–35 minutes. |
| SEPTA 90 | Weekdays and Saturdays; no Sunday service | The published weekday Norristown-to-Plymouth timetable begins at 6:00 AM and includes a final listed trip leaving Norristown at 10:50 PM. | Selected full-route trips take about 49–55 minutes. |
| TTC 90 Vaughan | Daily, generally until approximately 1 AM | Choose St Clair West Station or Cedarvale Station and the specific stop in TTC’s live route selector. | Depends on the trip, stop, and traffic along Vaughan Road. |
CTA Route 90 Harlem: First and Last Bus
CTA publishes the following terminal service spans for Route 90. The exact time at an intermediate stop is later than the bus’s departure from the starting terminal.
| Direction | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem/Lake Green Line → Harlem/Higgins Blue Line | 4:50 AM – 11:15 PM | 5:00 AM – 10:05 PM | 6:55 AM – 9:25 PM |
| Harlem/Higgins Blue Line → Harlem/Lake Green Line | 4:20 AM – 10:35 PM | 4:30 AM – 9:20 PM | 6:20 AM – 8:40 PM |
How long is the CTA Route 90 ride?
The route travels along Harlem Avenue and connects the Blue and Green Line stations. Full-route travel time depends on traffic and the time of day; selected published weekday trips take roughly half an hour.
CTA Route 90 rail connection diagram
Simplified transit-connection illustration; not a geographic route map.
LA Metro Line 90 Schedule: Downtown LA to North Hollywood
The official LA Metro Line 90 PDF effective December 14, 2025 publishes timetable rows in both directions. The following are selected weekday northbound examples.
Weekday northbound: Downtown LA → North Hollywood
| Broadway / 2nd | Glendale / Broadway | Sunland / Foothill | North Hollywood Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | 5:22 AM | 5:57 AM | 6:26 AM |
| 5:19 AM | 5:46 AM | 6:23 AM | 6:52 AM |
| 5:36 AM | 6:06 AM | 6:44 AM | 7:15 AM |
| 5:55 AM | 6:26 AM | 7:07 AM | 7:39 AM |
| 6:13 AM | 6:46 AM | 7:31 AM | 8:06 AM |
Weekday southbound: North Hollywood → Downtown LA
| North Hollywood Station | Glendale / Broadway | Broadway / 2nd | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:14 AM | 4:49 AM | 5:21 AM | 67 minutes |
| 4:43 AM | 5:48 AM | 6:20 AM | 97 minutes |
| 5:12 AM | 6:18 AM | 6:50 AM | 98 minutes |
Saturday, Sunday and holiday service
LA Metro Line 90 also has a weekend and holiday timetable. The published weekend northbound schedule includes a 4:57 AM departure from Broadway/2nd reaching North Hollywood Station at 6:22 AM.
The PDF identifies New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas as dates when its published weekend/holiday pattern applies.
Look for Broadway and other downtown departure points. Confirm which Line 90 trip serves your exact stop.
Check Glendale/Broadway, Sunland/Foothill, and connecting local stops in the official timetable.
Line 90 reaches North Hollywood Station, where riders can transfer to other Metro services.
SEPTA Route 90: Norristown to Plymouth Meeting Mall
SEPTA Route 90 serves Norristown Transit Center, Norristown State Hospital, East Norriton Crossing/Penn Square, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, and Plymouth Meeting Mall.
Weekday departures toward Plymouth Meeting Mall
| Norristown TC | Norristown State Hospital | Einstein Medical Center | Plymouth Meeting Mall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 6:11 AM | 6:34 AM | 6:49 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:12 AM | 7:37 AM | 7:55 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:13 AM | 8:36 AM | 8:54 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:12 AM | 9:34 AM | 9:50 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:12 AM | 10:34 AM | 10:50 AM |
Weekday return toward Norristown Transit Center
| Plymouth Meeting Mall | Einstein Medical Center | Norristown Transit Center |
|---|---|---|
| 5:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 6:45 AM |
| 6:56 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:49 AM |
| 8:03 AM | 8:20 AM | 8:53 AM |
| 9:09 AM | 9:25 AM | 9:55 AM |
These are selected timetable rows, not the complete schedule. Use SEPTA’s current PDF or live route selector to confirm the effective date and all intermediate stops.
Does SEPTA Route 90 run on Sunday?
No. The published Route 90 timetable states that the route does not operate on Sundays or New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas.
MBTA Route 90: Davis Station to Assembly Row
MBTA Route 90 operates between Davis Station and Assembly Row through Somerville.
The route serves local corridors including Highland Avenue, Cross Street, Sullivan Square and Grand Union Boulevard near Assembly Row.
Connect with the MBTA Red Line and nearby bus routes. Check the Route 90 boarding stop at Davis.
Useful connection to the Orange Line and other routes in the Sullivan Square area.
Check the Grand Union Boulevard stop and the walking route to Assembly Station and nearby destinations.
Example weekday Davis-to-Assembly departures
Recent MBTA schedule-data listings show the following selected Friday, October 9, 2026 examples. Use these as planning illustrations and verify your actual departure using the official MBTA schedule.
| Davis departure | Assembly Row area | Scheduled ride time |
|---|---|---|
| 6:33 AM | 6:58 AM | 25 minutes |
| 7:05 AM | 7:32 AM | 27 minutes |
| 7:45 AM | 8:19 AM | 34 minutes |
| 8:24 AM | 8:58 AM | 34 minutes |
What is the MBTA Route 90 fare?
MBTA’s fare information lists $1.70 for a regular local bus one-way ride. Check the official fare page for contactless payment, CharlieCard, reduced fares, transfers, and passes.
TTC Route 90 Vaughan: St Clair West to Cedarvale
TTC Route 90 Vaughan connects St Clair West Station and Cedarvale Station using Vaughan Road, Oakwood Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.
TTC’s official Route 90 page states that regular service operates all day, every day, until approximately 1 AM.
Important stops and stop numbers
| Stop | Stop number | Direction guidance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clair West Station | 14779 | Terminal serving Cedarvale-bound departures. |
| Vaughan Road at Oakwood Avenue | 11831 | Northbound toward Cedarvale. |
| Vaughan Road at Oakwood Avenue East Side | 11835 | Southbound toward St Clair West. |
| Cedarvale Station | 14679 | Terminal serving St Clair West-bound departures. |
The different Oakwood Avenue stop numbers show why direction matters. The stop used for northbound service may not be the correct stop for southbound service.
How to find TTC Route 90 arrival times
- Open TTC Route 90 Vaughan on the official website.
- Choose northbound or southbound.
- Select the 90 or displayed branch where relevant.
- Choose the exact stop number.
- Review the next scheduled vehicle or real-time estimate.
- Check TTC service advisories before leaving.
Route 90 Major Stops and Connections
Use these simplified stop sequences to recognize your route. They do not replace the complete official geographic map.
LA Metro 90: Downtown Los Angeles to North Hollywood
SEPTA 90: Norristown to Plymouth Meeting Mall
MBTA 90: Davis to Assembly Row
TTC 90: St Clair West to Cedarvale
Map: Harlem Blue Line Station, Chicago
Harlem Blue Line station is one of the principal CTA Route 90 terminals. The map below can help Chicago riders find the station area.
This map shows the Chicago station area only. It is not a map of LA Metro, MBTA, SEPTA, or TTC Route 90.
How Much Does the Route 90 Bus Cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator and country. Always confirm the current fare before travel.
CTA’s public fare chart lists a $2.25 regular electronic bus fare and $2.50 cash fare, but the chart retains an earlier effective date and the 2026 budget proposed changes. Verify the current amount.
Metro supports TAP and eligible contactless payment, with a daily cap of $5 and a seven-day cap of $18.
Check current MBTA payment and transfer rules for CharlieCard, contactless payment, and passes.
SEPTA Key, contactless card, and cash are accepted under the operating agency’s current fare rules.
Adult cash fare is CAD $3.35. Qualifying contactless payments include a two-hour TTC transfer period.
Fare-payment details that matter
With eligible tap payment, riders never pay more than the applicable $5 daily cap or $18 seven-day cap. Cash fares do not earn fare capping.
SEPTA’s fare page lists eligible transfers within two hours for SEPTA Key and contactless payments. Check the payment-specific details before changing services.
The TTC introduced eligible monthly fare capping in 2026. The fare page says riders stop paying once 47 eligible TTC fares are reached in the same calendar month using the same payment method.
Scheduled Time vs Live Route 90 Arrival
Scheduled time is the departure in the official timetable. Live arrival is a same-day estimate derived from vehicle location or other real-time transit information when available.
Traffic, weather, detours, construction, cancellations, driver availability, GPS errors, and temporary service changes may affect predictions.
Use the correct transit agency’s official or endorsed live-arrival system.
Confirm that the city and agency match your journey.
Match the destination sign, terminal, or branch shown on the bus.
Use the stop name, official stop ID, station, or boarding platform.
Check again before leaving home and while waiting at the stop.
How Much Time Should You Allow for Route 90?
A reasonable trip plan includes the scheduled ride, time to reach the stop, boarding buffer, and transfer time. The example travel times below are not guarantees.
Selected weekday terminal-to-terminal trips take roughly half an hour. Allow extra time for rail transfers.
Many full-route weekday trips take around 90 minutes or more. Heavy road traffic may increase the ride.
Representative Norristown-to-Plymouth Meeting Mall timetable trips.
Route 90 Service Alerts, Detours and Schedule Updates
CTA publishes Route 90 service notices and schedule updates. A Bus Tracker outage does not necessarily mean the buses are canceled.
Check detours, short-turn trips, road closures, and the Line 94 connection instructions for trips that do not serve Downtown LA.
Check Route 90 alerts and connecting Orange or Red Line service when traveling via Sullivan Square, Assembly or Davis.
SEPTA’s future bus-network plan proposes replacing Route 90 in summer 2027. Check the live timetable and rollout announcements for implementation details.
The TTC publishes stop-specific advisories, construction reroutes, and station accessibility alerts affecting Route 90 and connecting lines.
Temporary disruptions can begin or end without a printed timetable change. Recheck agency alerts shortly before departure.
Route 90 Wheelchair Access, Reduced Fares and Station Connections
Accessibility depends on the bus, boarding stop, connecting station, and travel conditions.
CTA states that its buses are accessible. Other operating agencies publish their own accessible fleet policies and procedures.
Check the curb, sidewalk, boarding location, route detours, temporary stop relocation, and available shelter.
Review elevators, escalators, and accessible station entrances before transferring between bus and rail.
Youth, senior, disability, Medicare, student, and low-income fare programs vary by transit agency.
How to Find the Correct 90 Bus Schedule
Decide whether you need the Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Pennsylvania, or Toronto service.
Identify CTA, LA Metro, MBTA, SEPTA or TTC.
Choose the current schedule and verify its effective date.
Choose weekday, Saturday, Sunday or the applicable holiday schedule.
Confirm the destination sign, terminal, stop ID, and correct boarding side.
Verify payment method, current alerts, predicted arrival and last return trip.
Route 90 Bus Boarding Checklist
- Confirm your city and transit agency.
- Select the correct Route 90 timetable.
- Check the schedule effective date.
- Choose weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
- Confirm the correct travel direction.
- Find your exact stop name and stop ID.
- Check the first and last bus for your stop.
- Review the ticket price and accepted payment method.
- Check for short-turn trips or branch differences.
- Look up live arrival predictions where available.
- Review detours and temporarily closed stops.
- Confirm your return trip before leaving.
What If the 90 Bus Is Missing or Not Showing?
The location feed may not be available. Look for the scheduled trip and the agency’s service alerts before assuming the bus is canceled.
Make sure you selected the correct terminal. A bus with the same route number may be heading away from your destination.
Check the service day. For example, SEPTA Route 90 does not have regular Sunday service in the published timetable.
LA Metro Route 90 has published trips that begin or end at San Fernando/Glendale. You may need a Line 94 connection.
Verify the stop ID and street side. TTC Route 90 uses different stop numbers for opposite directions at some intersections.
Open the official trip planner to check alternative buses, rail connections, or later services rather than assuming Route 90 runs all night.
Route 90 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Route 90 bus schedule?
Route 90 is operated by several transit agencies, including CTA in Chicago, LA Metro in Los Angeles, MBTA near Boston, SEPTA in Pennsylvania, and TTC in Toronto. Each service has its own departure times, route map, and fares.
Does the 90 bus run on Sunday?
It depends on the agency. CTA 90, LA Metro 90, MBTA 90, and TTC 90 have Sunday service patterns. SEPTA’s published Route 90 timetable states that it does not operate on Sundays.
What time does CTA Route 90 start?
CTA’s official schedule lists the first weekday southbound departure from Harlem/Higgins Blue Line at 4:20 AM and the first northbound departure from Harlem/Lake Green Line at 4:50 AM.
Where does LA Metro Route 90 go?
LA Metro Line 90 connects Downtown Los Angeles and North Hollywood Station via Glendale, Sunland, Tujunga, Foothill Boulevard and Vineland Avenue. Some trips start or end at San Fernando/Glendale.
How long does LA Metro Route 90 take?
Selected full-route weekday trips take roughly 90 minutes or more. Journey time depends on direction, traffic, time of day, and whether the trip serves the full route.
Where does MBTA Route 90 go?
MBTA Route 90 connects Davis Station and Assembly Row through Somerville, serving areas including Highland Avenue, Cross Street and Sullivan Square.
Does SEPTA Route 90 go to Plymouth Meeting Mall?
Yes. SEPTA Route 90 connects Norristown Transit Center with Plymouth Meeting Mall via Penn Square, East Norriton and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.
Is SEPTA Route 90 being discontinued?
SEPTA’s New Bus Network plan schedules Route 90 for discontinuation in summer 2027. Planned alternatives include the Norristown Go Zone and Route 98. Riders should check SEPTA for the actual implementation date and current service.
How much is the 90 bus fare?
Fares depend on the agency. LA Metro lists a $1.75 adult fare, MBTA lists a $1.70 local bus fare, SEPTA lists $2.90, and TTC lists CAD $3.30 for adult PRESTO/contactless payment. CTA riders should check the current fare because published fare information and 2026 budget proposals differ.
Where can I find live Route 90 bus arrivals?
Use the operating agency’s official live information system, such as CTA Bus Tracker, LA Metro’s arrivals tools, MBTA route predictions, SEPTA’s trip and stop selector, or TTC’s Route 90 next-vehicle tool. Check the correct direction and stop ID.
Route 90 Official Schedules, Maps, Fares and Trackers
The transit agency is the authoritative source for active schedules, fares, alerts, and stop changes. Use these official links before traveling.
Official Chicago route description, first/last terminal spans, route map, bus stop list, alerts, and accessibility information.
CTA Route 90Ventra, contactless and cash fares, transfers, passes and reduced-fare rules.
CTA FaresOfficial timetable directory identifying the Downtown LA–North Hollywood service.
LA Metro SchedulesOfficial weekday, weekend and holiday timetable, route map, timepoint examples, and short-turn trip notes.
Official Line 90 PDFRegular fare, TAP and contactless payment, daily and weekly caps, transfers and discount programs.
Metro Fare InformationDavis Station–Assembly Row route information, trip planning, alerts and arrival predictions.
MBTA Route 90Local bus fares, passes, reduced fares, CharlieCard and payment information.
MBTA Fare InformationNorristown–Plymouth Meeting route, active schedule selection and stop-specific trip information.
SEPTA Route 90Official Norristown, Penn Square, Einstein Medical Center and Plymouth Meeting Mall weekday/Saturday timetable.
SEPTA PDF SchedulePlanned summer 2027 changes affecting Route 90, Norristown Go Zone and Route 98.
SEPTA Future Service PlanOfficial Vaughan Road route, Cedarvale and St Clair West terminals, stop IDs and next vehicle information.
TTC Route 90Adult PRESTO fares, contactless payments, cash, two-hour transfers, discounts and monthly fare capping.
TTC Fare Information