Find the Correct Route 24 Bus Schedule, Stops, Fare and Live Arrival Tool
There is no single nationwide Route 24 bus. Buffalo, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Prince George’s County and Fargo use the same number for completely different routes.
Choose the city and transit agency first. Then confirm the direction, service day, stop ID, fare, official timetable and active service alert before leaving for the bus stop.
Start with the city where you will board. The number 24 alone does not identify the route, stop list, fare or timetable.
Confirm the city
Buffalo Route 24 travels to the airport. Chicago Route 24 follows Wentworth. San Francisco Route 24 is the Divisadero line.
Confirm the operator
Look for CTA, SEPTA, NFTA-Metro, SFMTA, King County Metro, TriMet, TheBus or MATBUS.
Confirm the destination
Match the destination displayed on the bus rather than relying only on “inbound,” “outbound,” “northbound” or “southbound.”
Confirm the service day
Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules can have different first trips, last trips and service gaps.
Wrong-route warning: Route 24, B24, 24X, Route 024 and Line 24 may be separate services. Match the complete route label and transit agency before using a timetable.
Coverage note: this is a representative national finder, not a complete list of every Route 24 in the United States. When your city is not listed, use the same city–agency–direction verification process.
SEPTA Route 24 operates between Southampton or Rockledge and Frankford Transportation Center.
Main hub: Frankford Transportation CenterOuter terminals: Southampton / RockledgePublished indicator: 30 minutes or moreFare system: Key, contactless or cash
The “every 30 minutes or more” label refers to the weekday frequency category published by SEPTA. It does not guarantee a bus every 30 minutes at every stop throughout the day.
King County Metro Route 24 links Magnolia, Seattle Center and downtown Seattle.
Service area: Magnolia / Seattle Center / DowntownCurrent schedule begins: March 28, 2026Current PDF ends: August 28, 2026Payment: ORCA, cash and supported tools
Travel after August 28, 2026 requires a new official schedule check because the embedded PDF covers a defined service period.
TheBus Route 24 — Prince George’s County, Maryland
This Route 24 connects Capitol Heights and Morgan Boulevard Metrorail stations through District Heights and Forestville-area destinations.
Rail links: Capitol Heights and Morgan BoulevardSchedules: Weekday and SaturdayLive location: County real-time mapExtra check: Verify the linked PDF date
The county route page links a schedule that may be older than the live vehicle system. Compare the document with the county’s current route page before departure.
Which Route 24 Timetables Need an Extra Date Check?
A working link does not prove that a timetable is current. Match the effective date printed inside the document with the date shown on the agency’s route page.
CTA 24 WentworthCurrent document
Effective June 8, 2026. The route page and PDF publish weekday service.
NFTA 24 GeneseeCurrent document
Effective June 21, 2026. Read the “L” limited-stop markings carefully.
King County Metro 24Recheck soon
The current PDF covers March 28 through August 28, 2026.
Prince George’s TheBus 24Compare live source
Check the linked schedule against the county route page and real-time map.
Never remove an expired date and keep the old timetable: replace the document, update the visible review date and refresh the relevant fare, service-span and schedule statements.
Route identity diagram
One Route Number, Several Different Bus Services
This simplified SVG is a route-selection diagram. It is not a geographic map and should not be used for walking directions or stop locations.
Best search formula: city + agency + Route 24. Examples include “Buffalo NFTA 24,” “Chicago CTA 24 Wentworth” and “SFMTA 24 Divisadero.”
Service-span comparison
First Bus, Last Bus and Route 24 Operating Patterns
The most precise first and last bus times available in the reviewed official sources are shown below. Times at mid-route stops occur later than terminal departure times.
Route
Direction or Pattern
Published Service Span
Critical Rider Note
CTA 24 Wentworth
79th/Vincennes → Dearborn/Randolph
5:45 a.m.–7:40 p.m. weekdays
Terminal departure span; mid-route times are later
CTA 24 Wentworth
Clark/Lake → 79th/Vincennes
6:40 a.m.–8:30 p.m. weekdays
Confirm the south terminal on the destination sign
CTA 24 Wentworth
87th/Racine → Dearborn/Randolph
7:00–9:20 a.m. and 1:40–7:30 p.m. weekdays
This is a limited time-of-day terminal pattern
CTA 24 Wentworth
Clark/Lake → 87th/Racine
6:40–8:30 a.m. and 12:30–6:00 p.m. weekdays
Not every southbound trip continues to 87th
SFMTA 24 Divisadero
Bayview ↔ Pacific Heights
24 hours daily
Overnight buses run less frequently than daytime buses
MATBUS 24
West Acres route
6:30 a.m.–10:10 p.m. weekdays
Published as every 60 minutes from West Acres
MATBUS 24
West Acres route
7:30 a.m.–10:10 p.m. Saturday
Sunday Route 24 service is not listed
SEPTA 24
Southampton/Rockledge ↔ Frankford TC
Direction-specific timetable required
Separate Southampton and Rockledge trip patterns
NFTA 24 Genesee
Downtown ↔ Buffalo Airport
Use current PDF by day and direction
Limited-stop “L” trips skip local stops
TriMet Line 24
Gateway ↔ SW Columbia/18th
Weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables
Open the correct direction before reading times
Do not call a terminal departure the arrival time at your stop: calculate from the nearest timepoint or use the official stop-level arrival tool.
Fares verified August 3, 2026
Route 24 Fare and Payment Comparison
There is no national Route 24 ticket price. Fares, transfer benefits, reduced-fare rules and accepted payment methods belong to the local operator.
CTA Chicago$2.25Ventra account or eligible pay-as-you-go payment
Cash on the bus is $2.50, requires exact payment and does not include transfers. Ventra provides up to two additional rides within two hours under the current fare rules.
SEPTA Philadelphia$2.90Bus and Metro pay-per-ride fare
SEPTA Key and contactless payment include two free transfers within two hours when the same payment method is used. Cash requires exact fare.
SFMTA Muni$2.85Clipper, eligible contactless card or MuniMobile
The adult single ride is valid for 120 minutes. Cash is $3.00. Single-ride passes are scheduled to stop being sold through MuniMobile on September 1, 2026.
King County Metro$3.00Adult single ride
Youth age 18 and younger ride regular Metro service free. ORCA can store value or passes and supports regional transfer accounting.
MATBUS Fargo$2.00Adult cash or account-based fare
MATBUS Connect provides fare capping. Drivers do not carry change, although the system may issue a change card for future MATBUS rides.
Do not choose payment by price alone: the cheapest-looking option can lose transfer privileges, fare capping or reduced-fare benefits.
Fare figures can change before a route timetable changes. Recheck the official fare page even when the route PDF still has a valid effective date.
Published wait examples
How Often Does Route 24 Run?
Frequency depends entirely on the agency. The bars below show selected published intervals, not a national Route 24 schedule. A longer bar represents a longer scheduled wait.
SFMTA weekday
Daytime
10 min
SFMTA weekend
Daytime
12 min
SFMTA late night
Daily
20 min
SFMTA Owl
Overnight
30 min
MATBUS
From West Acres
60 min
Do not apply one city’s frequency to another Route 24: CTA Route 24 is weekday-only, SFMTA Route 24 operates around the clock and MATBUS Route 24 is published as hourly.
How to Find the Correct Route 24 Stop
A route map may show the correct road while leaving you on the wrong side of the street. Match all six details before waiting.
Agency
Confirm the transit operator.
Route label
Check 24, B24, 24X or 024.
Destination
Match the bus headsign.
Stop ID
Use the posted number.
Street side
Confirm travel direction.
Alert status
Check temporary relocation.
Open the official route page.
Do not start with an undated screenshot, copied timetable image or third-party stop list.
Select the destination direction.
A destination name is safer than “inbound” when the route turns, loops or uses different terminals.
Find the exact stop ID.
Stop-level tools can distinguish two stops at the same intersection that serve opposite directions.
Check the boarding bay.
Transit centers can assign Route 24 to a specific bay, island, curb or platform.
Read temporary signs.
Construction and events can move a stop while the permanent pole remains visible.
Match the approaching vehicle.
Confirm the route number and final destination before boarding.
Limited-stop warning: an NFTA Route 24 bus marked “L” can pass local stops that a normal Route 24 trip serves.
Official real-time tools
Route 24 Live Tracker and Arrival Predictions
Scheduled time, predicted arrival, vehicle location and service status are different data points. Check more than one when the trip is important.
Chicago CTA
Select Route 24, direction and exact stop in CTA Bus Tracker.
Prediction disappeared? The bus may have lost GPS data, been removed from service, entered a detour, changed its operating assignment or not yet started the tracked trip.
Official document viewers
View Route 24 Maps and Timetable PDFs
These viewers use official agency URLs. Nothing is rehosted on this website. Use the open-PDF button when the agency or browser blocks embedded viewing.
CTA 24 Wentworth Schedule and Map
The document is effective June 8, 2026. Page one contains the route map, rail connections, accessibility information and rider notes. Page two contains the weekday timetable.
The current document covers March 28 through August 28, 2026. Do not use it for travel after that period without checking the current Metro route page.
Broken viewer does not mean the route was canceled: some agency servers block iframe access. Open the official PDF or route page in a new tab.
How to Read a Route 24 Timetable Correctly
Agency
A
Match the city and operator.
Direction
→
Choose the final destination.
Service day
D
Select weekday or weekend.
Timepoint
T
Find the nearest major stop.
Alert
!
Check live changes.
Timepoints are not every stop
Printed schedules usually show selected intersections, stations or terminals. Use a stop-level tool for an intermediate stop.
A dash is not a missing value
A dash commonly means that the trip does not serve that timepoint or follows a different branch.
Letters identify trip variants
NFTA uses “L” for limited-stop service. Other agencies may use letters for school trips, branches, short turns or garage trips.
Arrival is not always departure
A bus can arrive at a terminal, take a recovery break and depart later under another trip.
Bold or shaded times may have meaning
Check the document legend before assuming formatting is decorative.
Trips can end before the final terminal
CTA warns riders to read destination signs because added or operational trips can cover only part of a route.
Wheelchair Access, Bikes, Strollers and Luggage
Vehicle accessibility and stop accessibility are not the same. A low-floor accessible bus can still serve a stop with a difficult curb, slope, sidewalk or temporary boarding location.
Wheelchairs and mobility devices
CTA states that all CTA buses are accessible. MATBUS states that all vehicles are wheelchair accessible. Ask the operator to deploy the ramp or lift when needed.
Priority seating
Yield designated seats and keep securement areas clear for riders using mobility devices.
Bus-stop conditions
Check construction notices when a temporary stop may have a curb, slope or boarding surface that is difficult to use.
Bicycles
CTA buses have front bicycle racks. TriMet also publishes bike-and-ride guidance. Rack capacity is limited.
Strollers
Follow the local operator’s policy and driver instructions when a stroller blocks the aisle, door or wheelchair area.
Airport luggage
NFTA Route 24 serves Buffalo airport but remains a public bus. Keep bags controlled and out of the aisle.
Do not describe an entire route as stop-accessible unless the agency confirms every boarding location.
Service Alerts, Detours, Holidays and Severe Weather
Temporary stop relocation
Read the alert for the replacement corner, bay or intersection. The permanent sign may remain in place during construction.
Event detour
Downtown festivals, stadium events, parades and street closures can remove several consecutive stops.
Winter conditions
Snow and ice can delay service, close hills, move stops or create temporary emergency schedules.
Holiday service
A route that is normally weekday-only may not operate when an agency applies a Sunday or holiday schedule.
Bridge or road disruption
A live map may show the bus away from its normal line when it follows an official detour.
Canceled trip
A scheduled departure can remain visible even when no vehicle is assigned. Check alerts and the next predicted trip.
Before an airport, medical or work-critical journey: check the timetable, live prediction and active alerts—not just one of the three.
Verified rider contacts
Route 24 Customer Service and Trip-Planning Contacts
NFTA-Metro716-855-7211
TTY/Relay: 711 or 800-662-1220
Chicago RTA Travel Information312-836-7000
TTY: 312-836-4949
Be ready to provide: agency, Route 24, direction, stop ID, date, approximate time and vehicle number when visible.
What to Do If You Leave an Item on Route 24
Identify the operator.
Lost property must be reported to the agency that operated the bus, not to a national schedule website.
Write down the trip details.
Record Route 24, direction, boarding stop, exit stop, date and approximate time.
Describe the item precisely.
Include brand, color, material, identifying marks and contents that do not expose sensitive financial information.
Report it promptly.
Operators typically turn items in after completing a run or shift, so the item may not appear immediately.
Protect sensitive accounts.
Lock or cancel payment cards and mobile devices rather than waiting for the lost-and-found process.
Use the official retrieval process.
Bring identification when the agency requires proof that the item belongs to you.
SEPTA Bus and Metro lost property: start with SEPTA Customer Service at 215-580-7800. King County Metro uses 206-553-3000 and an online lost-item form.
Route 24 Decision Checklist Before You Leave
Confirm the city and transit agency.
Check that the timetable is still effective.
Select weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
Match the destination shown on the bus.
Save the exact stop ID or boarding bay.
Check whether the trip is local, limited or short-turn.
Check live arrivals and current service alerts.
Prepare the correct fare or transit card.
Allow extra time for an important transfer.
Save the agency customer-service number.
Route 24 Problems and the Correct Next Step
The bus is not appearing
Confirm that the route operates on the current day and time. CTA 24 is weekday service, while SFMTA 24 operates 24 hours daily.
The app and PDF disagree
Compare the PDF effective date with the current route page. Give more weight to the official current route page and active alert.
The tracker shows no vehicle
Look for a canceled trip, scheduled-only prediction, GPS failure, detour or vehicle that has not started its block.
The bus passed your stop
Check whether the trip was limited-stop, out of service, full, detoured or serving the opposite direction.
The stop sign is missing
Search the official stop ID and check for a temporary relocation or recently changed boarding location.
Your payment was declined
Use an accepted backup method. Do not assume every Route 24 accepts the same app, bank card or transit card.
You missed the final bus
Check a nearby route, rail connection, official trip planner or safe alternative. Do not rely on another city’s Route 24 hours.
The PDF will not load
Use the open-PDF button. The agency may block iframe display while still allowing direct document access.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Route 24 Bus Schedules
Is there one Route 24 bus schedule for the entire United States?
No. Route 24 is reused by many local transit agencies. Identify the city and operator before using a timetable, map, fare or stop list.
How do I find the correct Route 24 near me?
Search the city, transit agency and route number together. Then confirm the destination, service day, stop ID and effective date on the official agency page.
Which Route 24 travels to Buffalo airport?
NFTA-Metro Route 24 Genesee connects downtown Buffalo and Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Check whether your departure is a local or limited-stop trip.
Does CTA Route 24 run on weekends?
The reviewed CTA 24 Wentworth route page and timetable publish Monday-through-Friday service. Use the CTA trip planner for a weekend alternative.
Does San Francisco Route 24 run overnight?
Yes. SFMTA publishes the 24 Divisadero as a 24-hour daily route. Overnight frequency is lower than daytime frequency.
How much does Route 24 cost?
The fare depends on the operator and payment method. For example, CTA charges a different cash bus fare from the Ventra fare, while SFMTA charges a different cash fare from Clipper or contactless payment.
Where can I see every Route 24 stop?
Open the official route page for your transit agency and select the correct direction. Stop lists may include a stop ID for live-arrival predictions.
Why do different websites show different Route 24 times?
They may refer to different cities, directions, service days, branches or outdated timetable documents. Use the current official agency page for the final trip decision.
Is Route 24 the same as B24 or 24X?
No. Those are separate route labels unless the local transit operator explicitly states otherwise.
What does an “L” mean on the NFTA Route 24 timetable?
It identifies limited-stop service. The trip serves the limited stops listed by NFTA rather than every normal local stop.
What should I do when Route 24 is late?
Check the official live tracker, active service alerts and next scheduled trip. Confirm that you are at the correct stop and that the trip was not canceled, detoured or changed to limited-stop service.
Why is the live tracker showing no bus?
The vehicle may not have started the trip, may have lost GPS reporting, may be on a detour or may have been removed from service. Check the next scheduled departure and agency alerts.
