Route 165 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Looking for the 165 bus schedule? Several transit agencies operate a Route 165. The most useful matches include NJ TRANSIT 165 (Westwood–New York), LA Metro 165 (West Hills–Burbank), and King County Metro 165 (Green River College–Kent–Burien).
Find the correct route, check actual schedule examples, view major stops, compare fares, learn how to track the next bus, and avoid choosing the wrong direction or express branch.
Which 165 Bus Schedule Do You Need?
There is no single nationwide Route 165 timetable. In New Jersey, Route 165 is a Westwood–New York commuter route. In Los Angeles, Line 165 travels between West Hills and Burbank via Vanowen Street. In King County, Washington, Route 165 links Green River College, Kent, Highline College, Des Moines, and Burien.
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Route 165 Bus: Compare the Main Operators
The three routes below are geographically unrelated. Each card explains the route, useful connections, and which official tool to open.
NJ TRANSIT 165 — Westwood to New York
NJ TRANSIT Route 165 links Bergen County communities with New York City. Depending on the trip variant, the route can serve areas such as Westwood, Emerson, Oradell, River Edge, Hackensack, Teaneck, and Boulevard East before reaching Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Important: not every 165 trip serves every local stop. Check 165, 165P, 165T and any other displayed variant before boarding.
LA Metro Line 165 — West Hills to Burbank
LA Metro Line 165 connects West Hills to Burbank via Vanowen Street. Published timetable points include Canoga Park, Reseda, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Hollywood Burbank Airport and Burbank Station.
Published timetable example: a weekday eastbound trip is scheduled to leave Platt & Victory at 4:37 AM and reach Burbank Station at 5:43 AM. This example comes from the December 14, 2025 timetable; confirm whether Metro has issued a newer PDF for your travel day.
King County Metro 165 — Green River College to Burien
This route links the Auburn/Green River College area with Kent Station, Highline College, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and Burien Transit Center. It serves important education, shopping, residential and transfer destinations.
Rider tip: the official Metro route page provides the current schedule by direction with downloadable timetable information. Choose the exact stop and departure date.
Find Another Route 165
If none of these matches the route you need, search for the transit agency printed on your bus stop sign or route map. A route number alone cannot identify the operator.
Search using your complete phrase, for example, “165 bus schedule Westwood NJ” or “165 bus schedule Burbank CA,” rather than only “165 bus.”
Route 165 Bus Times: Weekdays and Weekends
Use the examples below to understand published departure patterns. A timetable time is a planned departure at the indicated stop, not a live GPS arrival. Always select your operator before using it.
LA Metro 165 — Selected Eastbound Departures
The following complete-trip examples come from LA Metro’s published Line 165 PDF, effective December 14, 2025. Because transit agencies periodically revise schedules, check the current official schedule directory before relying on these times.
| Service day | Platt & Victory, West Hills | Vanowen & Reseda | Vanowen & Van Nuys | Burbank Station | Scheduled end-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | 4:37 AM | 4:54 AM | 5:11 AM | 5:43 AM | 66 minutes |
| Weekday | 5:03 AM | 5:23 AM | 5:41 AM | 6:13 AM | 70 minutes |
| Saturday, Sunday & holiday table | 5:19 AM | 5:39 AM | 5:56 AM | 6:27 AM | 68 minutes |
| Saturday, Sunday & holiday table | 5:54 AM | 6:15 AM | 6:32 AM | 7:04 AM | 70 minutes |
NJ TRANSIT 165 — First, Last and Express Trips
NJ TRANSIT Route 165 has direction-specific trips to New York and Westwood. The schedule also contains different route variants, including 165P Parkway Express and 165T Turnpike Express. Some early morning and late-night departures fall on different calendar days.
An archived NJ TRANSIT timetable issued August 17, 2024 shows the route’s extensive stop and variant information, but it should not be treated as the current October 2026 timetable. For exact weekday and weekend first/last trips, select Route 165 in NJ TRANSIT’s current schedule search.
King County Metro 165 — Current Schedule
The Metro Route 165 schedule currently lists August 29, 2026 through March 26, 2027 as its effective period. Use the official schedule page for weekday, Saturday and Sunday departures to Burien or toward Green River College.
A historical weekday timetable illustrates the corridor: one listed trip departed Green River College at 4:55 AM, Kent Station at 5:20 AM and arrived at Burien Transit Center at 5:56 AM. That is an example from an earlier 2025 schedule, not a verified current departure.
How Schedule Reliability Works
This graphic is a reading guide, not a statistical punctuality chart. Longer bars indicate a better source to consult for an upcoming departure.
How Much Is the Route 165 Bus Fare?
Route 165 does not have one universal ticket price. Each transit operator has its own fare system. Most importantly, NJ TRANSIT fares depend on zones and whether the trip crosses the New Jersey–New York state line.
Regular one-way base fare. LA Metro offers fare capping of $5 per day and $18 within seven days when using eligible payment methods consistently.
Payment: TAP, supported contactless credit/debit cards and other officially accepted methods.
LA Metro fare rules →Adult single ride. Youth ages 0–18 ride free; qualifying RRFP senior/disability riders have a $1.00 fare.
Payment: ORCA, Transit GO, supported tap-to-pay methods, and other accepted options. Adult ORCA regional day passes covering $3 fares cost $6.
King County fares →The exact ticket price depends on origin, destination, number of zones, and whether you travel within New Jersey or into New York.
Important: an interstate ticket is required for trips crossing the state line. Check the NJ TRANSIT app for your exact fare.
Calculate NJ fare →How to Buy a NJ TRANSIT 165 Ticket
Transfers, Reduced Fares and Passes
Route 165 Bus Stops, Directions and Major Connections
These diagrams are simplified corridor explainers, not official geographic route maps or complete stop lists. For an exact boarding point, select the official agency map and stop ID.
Important: stop coverage changes by trip branch. Do not assume 165P or 165T follows the same stop pattern as local 165.
Connection tip: check the PDF for the stop at Hollywood Burbank Airport & Empire and confirm whether it is the correct boarding location for your airport terminal.
Transfer tip: Kent Station and Burien Transit Center are useful connection points. Confirm the current bay and connecting route rather than relying on an old route map.
Representative Stop IDs: King County Route 165
The following stop IDs appeared in an agency-published 2025 Route 165 timetable. Confirm they remain active in the current route page before relying on them.
| Major stop | Stop ID | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Green River College — SE 320th St & 122nd Ave SE | 59282 | Campus-area boarding |
| Kent Station Bay 9 | 57459 | Kent transit connection |
| Highline College access road & S 240th St | 47263 | College access |
| Burien Transit Center Bay 1 | 52301 | Burien terminal |
Map Example: Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York
The embedded map below shows the New York terminal used by NJ TRANSIT Route 165. It is a geographic terminal reference, not a complete Route 165 map. For LA and King County routes, use their official route maps.
Port Authority Boarding Tips
- Confirm your bus is NJ TRANSIT Route 165, not another Bergen County route.
- Look up your departure gate on the travel day; gate assignments can change.
- Purchase or prepare the correct zone-based ticket before boarding.
- Read the destination sign, including any Parkway or Turnpike express designation.
- Allow additional time during weekday rush hours and major events.
NJ TRANSIT 165 vs 165P vs 165T: What Is the Difference?
NJ TRANSIT Route 165 has several schedule and destination variations. The base number does not mean every bus takes the same streets or stops at the same places.
Scheduled Time vs Live Arrival
Scheduled time is the planned departure on an agency timetable. Live arrival is a prediction based on real-time information where available. Traffic, detours, cancellations, breakdowns and bad weather can change predictions.
Use the agency’s official or endorsed bus arrival tool.
Choose the correct transit agency and route number.
Select New York, Westwood, Burbank, Burien, or another actual destination.
Find the correct stop name, stop ID, or terminal bay.
Check the prediction and alerts before leaving for the stop.
Select Route 165, then New York or Westwood, and choose your stop.
Use Metro’s trip and arrival tools for Line 165 after confirming your stop.
Open the official Trip Planner and use current departures for your stop.
How to Find and Ride the Correct Route 165
Route 165 Alerts, Detours and Holiday Changes
Schedule and service alerts should be checked together. A current route timetable may still be affected by temporary stop closures, traffic restrictions, weather or events.
Check NJ TRANSIT, LA Metro, or King County Metro for same-day service advisories.
Accessibility, Reduced Fares and Rider Assistance
Accessible boarding depends on both the bus and the specific stop. Always confirm a ramp-compatible boarding area, vehicle accessibility and any assistance required for your journey.
Before You Leave for Your Route 165 Bus
- Match the correct city and agency.
- Confirm today’s timetable.
- Find the correct direction and branch.
- Check the bus fare or travel zones.
- Check live prediction and service alerts.
- Arrive early enough to locate your stop.
- Read the bus destination sign.
- Confirm the stop or terminal bay.
- Have payment ready.
- Check the last return departure before ending your trip.
Route 165 Official Timetables, Maps, Fares and Tracking
These sources are provided so riders can verify exact times and stop-level details. A linked older PDF is clearly identified as historical rather than being presented as the current schedule.
Current route selection, timetable and trip planning for NJ TRANSIT Bus 165.
Open schedules →Route 165 stop selection for New York and Westwood directions.
Open MyBus →Updated bus fares, interstate ticket rules, fare zones and payment methods.
Open fares →Current line schedule directory and published route timetable PDF.
Open schedules →Detailed December 14, 2025 timetable. Confirm continued validity before travel.
Open PDF →$1.75 regular fare, transfers, fare capping and payment guidance.
Open fare details →Current effective timetable period, schedules and route information.
Open Route 165 →ORCA, adult fares, youth programs, reduced fares and regional passes.
Open fare details →Route 165 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Route 165 bus schedule?
Route 165 is used by more than one transit agency. NJ TRANSIT operates Westwood–New York Route 165, LA Metro operates West Hills–Burbank Line 165, and King County Metro operates Route 165 between the Green River College/Auburn area and Burien. Choose the correct operator for departure times.
Where does NJ TRANSIT 165 go?
NJ TRANSIT 165 connects the Westwood/Bergen County area and New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal. Intermediate locations depend on the local or express trip variant.
Where does LA Metro Bus 165 go?
LA Metro Line 165 operates between West Hills and Burbank via Vanowen Street, serving communities including Canoga Park, Reseda, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys and North Hollywood.
What is King County Metro Route 165?
King County Metro Route 165 connects Green River College, Kent, Highline College, Des Moines, Normandy Park and Burien. The current official schedule page lists August 29, 2026 through March 26, 2027 as its effective period.
What time does the 165 bus start and end?
The first and last departures depend on the operator, direction, terminal, service day and sometimes branch. Check the current official timetable for your exact boarding stop.
Does Route 165 operate on Saturday and Sunday?
Weekend service depends on the operator and the particular schedule period. LA Metro publishes a Saturday/Sunday/holiday timetable for Line 165, while NJ TRANSIT and King County Metro provide service-day schedule information through their official route tools.
How much is the Route 165 bus ticket?
LA Metro’s regular base fare is $1.75 and King County Metro’s adult fare is $3.00. NJ TRANSIT uses a zone-based fare system, with different rules for trips within New Jersey and across the state line into New York.
What is the difference between NJ TRANSIT 165, 165P and 165T?
The regular 165 and its 165P Parkway Express and 165T Turnpike Express variants can use different travel patterns and stop lists. Check the full headsign and official timetable before boarding.
How do I track the Route 165 bus live?
Use NJ TRANSIT MyBus for New Jersey Route 165, LA Metro’s official arrival tools for Line 165, or King County Metro’s trip planning and departure tools for Washington Route 165. Select the correct direction and exact stop.
Where can I find the Route 165 map?
The correct map is published by the operating transit agency. NJ TRANSIT, LA Metro and King County Metro provide their own route information and maps. The simplified route diagrams above are for orientation only.