Route 65 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
The 65 bus schedule is different depending on your city and transit agency. Route 65 operates in major systems such as CTA Chicago, SEPTA Philadelphia, MBTA Boston, Houston METRO, NJ TRANSIT and TCAT Ithaca.
This guide helps you find your Route 65, check verified weekday and weekend times, understand current route changes, compare ticket prices, see major stops and maps, and track your bus before heading to the stop.
There Is No Single Route 65 Bus Schedule
Different transit agencies use number 65 for unrelated bus routes. Each has its own start time, last departure, stops, map, ticket price, service frequency and accessibility details.
Which Route 65 Bus Are You Looking For?
Search by city, state, agency or route name. Then open the operating transit agency’s official schedule and select your exact travel date, direction and stop.
CTA Route 65 Grand — Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Transit Authority Route 65 connects Grand/Nordica on the northwest side with Navy Pier, traveling through the Grand Avenue corridor.
Useful connections include Grand Red Line, Grand Blue Line, Grand/Cicero Metra, Western Avenue Metra and downtown Chicago destinations.
Rider tip: some early and late trips travel only over a portion of the route. Check the exact destination sign before boarding for Navy Pier.
SEPTA Route 65 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SEPTA Route 65 connects Germantown and Chelten Avenues with 69th Street Transit Center via Wissahickon Transit Center, City Avenue, Bala and Overbrook.
The official timetable effective August 23, 2026 operates on weekdays and is listed as a frequent service with 30-minute-or-better average scheduled intervals during the designated period.
Rider tip: check construction detours near Malvern Avenue before using a stop along that part of the route.
MBTA Route 65 — Boston, Massachusetts
MBTA Route 65 now connects Brighton Center and Ruggles Station via Brookline and the Longwood Medical Area.
This is an important service redesign: older route descriptions and bookmarked schedule pages may still describe Route 65 as Brighton Center–Kenmore.
Rider tip: MBTA Route 65 now has extended service hours and more off-peak service. Check the current direction and station instead of relying on an old Kenmore timetable.
Houston METRO Route 65 Bissonnet — Texas
Houston METRO’s Route 65 is the Bissonnet local bus, serving major destinations along Bissonnet Street and connections around Bellaire Transit Center.
METRO publishes service approximately every 10 minutes for much of Monday–Friday and every 15 minutes on Saturday and Sunday.
Rider tip: Bissonnet Route 65 is one of the more frequent examples of a Route 65 service. Use the stop-by-stop tool to get the next bus for your actual location.
NJ TRANSIT Route 65 — Newark to Somerville, New Jersey
NJ TRANSIT Route 65 provides service on the Newark–Somerville corridor, including selected trips involving Dunellen and Bridgewater-area stops.
Trips and destination signs can differ. Some official MyBus listings distinguish a Dunellen Express or Newark Penn Station express pattern.
Rider tip: do not assume a fixed $2–$3 fare. New Jersey bus fares depend on how many fare zones you travel through.
TCAT Route 65 Danby — Ithaca, New York
TCAT Route 65 serves the Ithaca Commons, Danby Road, Danby Park & Ride and Hillview Terrace area.
Selected journeys also serve Ithaca College and Cornell Central Campus during weekday commuting periods. It is not a seven-day frequent route.
Rider tip: the Fall 2026 timetable has only a handful of Route 65 departures. Plan the outbound and return trip before leaving.
CTA Route 65 Grand: First and Last Bus
CTA Route 65 Grand connects Grand/Nordica with Navy Pier. The agency’s route page gives the following terminal service spans by day.
| Direction | Monday–Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand/Nordica → Navy Pier | 4:45 AM–10:00 PM | 5:00 AM–10:00 PM | 6:40 AM–9:05 PM |
| Navy Pier → Grand/Nordica | 5:35 AM–11:00 PM | 5:50 AM–11:00 PM | 7:30 AM–10:00 PM |
CTA 65 Weekday Eastbound — Selected Actual Timetable Trips
The following rows are taken from the official CTA Route 65 PDF effective June 7, 2026. They are selected timepoints, not the complete schedule.
| Grand / Nordica | Grand / Cicero | Grand / Pulaski | Grand / Chicago | Grand / Milwaukee / Halsted | Navy Pier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 4:43 AM | 4:48 AM | 4:55 AM | 5:08 AM | 5:22 AM |
| 5:10 AM | 5:23 AM | 5:28 AM | 5:35 AM | 5:48 AM | 6:02 AM |
| 6:08 AM | 6:22 AM | 6:28 AM | 6:36 AM | 6:53 AM | 7:10 AM |
| 7:06 AM | 7:23 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:42 AM | 8:04 AM | 8:24 AM |
| 8:08 AM | 8:26 AM | 8:33 AM | 8:45 AM | 9:06 AM | 9:24 AM |
| 10:03 AM | 10:18 AM | 10:25 AM | 10:33 AM | 10:50 AM | 11:08 AM |
What the CTA Schedule Means for Your Trip
SEPTA Route 65 Bus Schedule: Germantown to 69th Street
SEPTA Route 65 operates between Germantown-Chelten and 69th Street Transit Center through Wissahickon, Bala and Overbrook.
The official timetable effective August 23, 2026 shows weekday service. The route’s frequent-service designation indicates 30-minute-or-better scheduled headways in its designated service period, although departures can be closer together at busy times.
SEPTA Route 65 — Weekday Early-Morning Trips Toward Germantown-Chelten
These are selected departures from the official August 23, 2026 schedule.
| 69th Street TC | 63rd / Malvern | 54th / City Avenue | Wissahickon TC | Germantown / Chelten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | 4:49 AM | 4:55 AM | 5:04 AM | 5:17 AM |
| 4:54 AM | 5:04 AM | 5:10 AM | 5:20 AM | 5:33 AM |
| 5:09 AM | 5:19 AM | 5:25 AM | 5:35 AM | 5:48 AM |
| 5:23 AM | 5:33 AM | 5:39 AM | 5:49 AM | 6:02 AM |
| 5:37 AM | 5:47 AM | 5:53 AM | 6:03 AM | 6:18 AM |
SEPTA Route 65 Transfer Opportunities
Connect with the L, M and D transit lines and multiple bus routes.
Connections include routes such as 1, 9, 27, 38, 52, 60, 62, 82, 124 and 125.
Nearby Germantown-area bus services and Regional Rail connections.
MBTA Route 65: Brighton Center to Ruggles Station
Boston’s Route 65 underwent an important service change under the MBTA Bus Network Redesign.
The current route serves Brighton Center and Ruggles Station, via Brookline and the Longwood Medical Area, instead of ending at Kenmore as older timetables describe.
Route 65 Boston: Major Places Served
- Brighton Center
- Chestnut Hill Avenue
- Washington Street in Brookline
- Brookline Village area
- Longwood Medical Area
- Ruggles Station
Houston METRO Route 65 Bissonnet: Frequency, Fare and Stops
Houston METRO Route 65 Bissonnet is a frequent local bus route. Its official route page provides a stop-by-stop schedule, real-time arrival information, route map, fare information and service alerts.
Houston Route 65 Operating Hours
| Day | First service begins | Last service ends | Typical service interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | Before 5:00 AM | After midnight | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Saturday | Before 5:00 AM | After midnight | Approximately 15 minutes |
| Sunday | Before 5:00 AM | After midnight | Approximately 15 minutes |
These are the approximate service spans published by Houston METRO, not stop-specific first and last departures. Select your direction, stop and date on the official agency page for precise times.
Useful Bissonnet Corridor Destinations
Bissonnet at Dunlap.
Bissonnet at Montrose.
Major transfer location around Bellaire at South Rice.
TCAT Route 65 Danby: Fall 2026 Weekday Times
TCAT’s Fall 2026 service period runs from August 16 through December 19, 2026. Route 65 Danby operates Monday through Friday.
The route connects downtown Ithaca with Danby Park & Ride, Hillview Terrace and selected Cornell/Ithaca College locations.
TCAT 65 — Selected Outbound and Inbound Trips
| Aurora St / Commons | Danby Park & Ride | Hillview Terrace Arrive | Hillview Terrace Depart | Danby Park & Ride Return | Return to Commons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:39 AM | 6:46 AM | 6:52 AM | 6:58 AM | 7:03 AM | 7:18 AM |
| 7:23 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:36 AM | 7:42 AM | 7:47 AM | Not served |
| 2:14 PM | 2:25 PM | 2:31 PM | 2:33 PM | 2:38 PM | Not served |
| 4:53 PM | 5:04 PM | 5:10 PM | 5:14 PM | 5:19 PM | Not served |
| 6:00 PM | 6:11 PM | 6:17 PM | 6:24 PM | 6:29 PM | Not served |
Some return trips reach Seneca Street or other downtown points rather than Aurora Street. The official schedule includes separate stop columns and connections to routes 17, 30, 37, 40, 51 and 81. “Not served” in this selected table means the return trip does not show an Aurora Street timepoint; it does not necessarily mean it skips all downtown stops.
NJ TRANSIT Route 65: Newark to Somerville
NJ TRANSIT Route 65 is a regional bus route operating between the Newark area and Somerville/Dunellen-related corridors.
Its stop list and destination signs include services toward Newark and Somerville. Express trip patterns may use shorter or different stopping arrangements.
How to Find NJ TRANSIT 65 Times
- Open the official NJ TRANSIT schedule finder.
- Select bus Route 65.
- Choose the direction to Newark or Somerville.
- Check whether the listed trip is local, Dunellen Express or another service pattern.
- Enter your origin and destination to confirm fare zones.
- Use NJ TRANSIT MyBus to check predictions for the correct stop.
Does Route 65 Run on Saturday and Sunday?
Some agencies operate Route 65 seven days a week, but others offer weekday-only service. Check the operator’s own schedule before planning a weekend trip.
| Transit agency | Weekdays | Saturday | Sunday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA Chicago | Yes | Yes | Yes | First/last times differ by day; some short trips. |
| SEPTA Philadelphia | Yes | No regular 65 schedule listed | No regular 65 schedule listed | Official August 2026 PDF is weekday-only. |
| MBTA Boston | Yes | Check MBTA | Yes, added with redesign | Route now serves Ruggles instead of Kenmore. |
| Houston METRO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Typically 10-minute weekdays and 15-minute weekends. |
| NJ TRANSIT | Check trip | Check published schedule | Check published schedule | Regional/express and holiday patterns vary. |
| TCAT Ithaca | Yes | No | No | Fall 2026 Route 65 is Monday–Friday only. |
Route 65 Bus Fare: How Much Does It Cost?
Route 65 fares vary significantly by agency. A Chicago bus ticket cannot be priced using the Houston or Boston fare table, even when the route number is the same.
Ventra/contactless regular bus fare. Cash fare is $2.50 and does not include transfers.
CTA fare informationRegular Bus/Metro fare, including contactless or SEPTA Key. Eligible transfers within two hours are available with supported payment.
SEPTA fare informationRegular local bus fare. Check CharlieCard/contactless transfer and reduced-fare rules.
MBTA bus faresRegular local bus fare. Eligible discounted riders pay $0.60 with an approved fare card.
Houston route faresRegular adult single fare. Eligible half-fare is $0.75. Daily fare capping is available with supported payment methods.
TCAT fare optionsTicket price depends on the fare zones traveled. Enter your starting stop and destination in the official fare calculator.
NJ TRANSIT faresRoute 65 Base-Fare Comparison
These are standard adult local bus fares for the named agencies. NJ TRANSIT is not included because its Route 65 fare is zone-based.
Payment Methods and Transfers
Tap Ventra or a supported contactless card/device. Eligible transfers are included according to CTA rules.
Use the same payment method for eligible transfers within the two-hour transfer window. Cash fare does not provide the same free-transfer benefit.
Use a physical/virtual RideMETRO Fare Card, contactless bank card, supported phone wallet or accepted ticket. Eligible transfers may be valid for three hours.
Check the current accepted local-bus payment methods and transfers between bus and rail.
Credit/debit cards and digital wallets can be used. Eligible contactless payments reach a $3.00 daily cap after two full-fare rides.
Purchase an appropriate zone-based bus fare through the NJ TRANSIT app, supported contactless payment or other approved methods.
Route 65 Bus Stops and Maps by City
The diagrams below are simplified route-flow illustrations to help identify the correct service. They are not geographically precise street maps and should not be used to locate an individual bus stop.
CTA 65 Grand — Chicago
CTA 65 connects important rail transfer points with Navy Pier. The official route map and Bus Tracker should be used to identify the correct side of Grand Avenue for your travel direction.
SEPTA 65 — Philadelphia and Upper Darby
The route passes Wissahickon Transit Center, City Avenue and Bala/Overbrook connections before reaching 69th Street Transit Center.
MBTA 65 — Brighton Center to Ruggles
Current Route 65 serves Ruggles rather than its former Kenmore terminal. Always check current MBTA alerts around the Longwood area.
Houston METRO 65 — Bissonnet Corridor
Route 65 serves destinations along Bissonnet including parks, libraries, commercial districts and local transfer points.
How Long Does Route 65 Take?
The ride time varies by city, distance, road traffic, number of stops and direction. These examples come from published schedule information; they are not live guarantees.
How to Choose the Correct Direction
Eastbound toward Navy Pier. Westbound toward Grand/Nordica. Some buses use short-turn destinations.
Choose Germantown-Chelten or 69th Street Transit Center and verify current detours.
Choose Brighton Center or Ruggles. Do not rely on an old Kenmore destination sign or timetable.
Use the METRO direction selector and the precise Bissonnet stop name.
Choose Newark or Somerville and check whether the listed service is an express pattern.
Choose outbound toward Danby/Hillview or inbound toward Ithaca Commons and selected Cornell destinations.
Scheduled Time vs Live Bus Arrival
Scheduled time means the planned timetable. Live arrival is a prediction based on vehicle location or real-time agency information where available. Traffic, detours, weather, cancellations and tracking problems can change predicted arrivals.
Use the transit agency’s own live bus system.
Confirm the city and operator first.
Match the headsign, terminal or destination.
Use stop name, stop ID, map pin or transit center bay.
Check updated arrivals and alerts before leaving.
Official Route 65 Live Tools
Route 65 Detours, Route Changes and Holiday Service
The correct timetable is only one part of planning a successful bus trip. Temporary alerts may change boarding stops, route paths, arrival estimates or service availability.
Route 65 Accessibility and Reduced-Fare Information
Check accessibility at both the vehicle and the individual stop. Even when a fleet is accessible, a stop may be affected by snow, a steep curb, construction or a temporary relocation.
CTA states all of its buses are accessible. Check wheelchair ramp use, stop conditions and current service changes.
SEPTA offers reduced fares for approved riders with disabilities and free rides for eligible seniors with valid fare credentials.
Route 65 uses accessible vehicles. Discount fares require the appropriate RideMETRO credential.
TCAT offers reduced fares for eligible older adults and people with disabilities and separate paratransit information.
Route 65 Boarding Checklist
- Identify the correct city and transit agency.
- Confirm the route is still operating under number 65.
- Check the timetable effective date.
- Select weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
- Choose the correct destination and direction.
- Check the exact stop name, stop ID or terminal bay.
- Verify first and last bus times for your selected stop.
- Confirm the fare and accepted payment method.
- Check transfer rules if changing to rail or another bus.
- Look for live-arrival predictions where available.
- Arrive about 5–10 minutes early; allow extra time for unfamiliar stops.
- Check alerts for detours, cancellations and construction.
Official Route 65 Timetables, Maps, Fares and Live Tools
The transit agencies below control the current schedule and service information for each Route 65. Use these primary sources whenever a timetable or stop arrangement has changed.
Route details, first and last terminal spans, stops, accessibility and current alerts.
Official CTA Route 65Official Chicago timetable PDF effective June 7, 2026, including weekday and weekend timepoints.
CTA 65 PDF ScheduleOfficial August 23, 2026 timetable, route map, weekday trips and stop list.
SEPTA 65 PDFBus/Metro fare, SEPTA Key, contactless payment, reduced fares and transfer rules.
SEPTA FaresOfficial Route 65 schedule and alerts. Confirm the redesigned Brighton–Ruggles route.
MBTA Route 65Official stop-by-stop schedule, route map, frequency, fare, service alerts and tracking instructions.
Houston METRO 65Route schedules, trip planner, fare zones and Newark–Somerville service information.
NJ TRANSIT SchedulesDirection selection and stop-based estimated arrival information.
NJ Route 65 TrackerOfficial Ithaca/Danby schedule tables, selected Cornell and Ithaca College connections, and service notes.
TCAT Route 65 TimesOfficial Portland service-change information confirming the former Route 65 discontinuation.
TriMet Service ChangesBusSchedule.us is an independent rider-information website. It does not operate Route 65 buses, issue transit tickets or control current schedules and live arrivals. Official agency information should be used for final trip confirmation.
Route 65 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the Route 65 bus schedule?
There is no one nationwide Route 65 schedule. Different agencies use the number 65, including CTA Chicago, SEPTA Philadelphia, MBTA Boston, Houston METRO, NJ TRANSIT and TCAT Ithaca. Choose your city and operator first.
What time does Route 65 start running?
It depends on the city and service day. CTA Chicago’s route overview lists weekday eastbound terminal service beginning at 4:45 AM, while its detailed PDF includes earlier partial-route trips. Houston METRO starts Route 65 Bissonnet service before 5:00 AM. Check your exact stop.
What time is the last 65 bus?
The last bus depends on the agency, direction and boarding stop. CTA’s published overview lists weekday eastbound terminal service through 10:00 PM and weekday westbound departures from Navy Pier through 11:00 PM. Other Route 65 services differ.
Does Route 65 run on Saturday and Sunday?
Some Route 65 routes operate seven days a week. CTA Chicago and Houston METRO run weekday and weekend service. TCAT Ithaca 65 and the published SEPTA Philadelphia Route 65 timetable are weekday-only. MBTA’s redesigned Route 65 includes Sunday service.
How much is the 65 bus fare?
Fares vary by agency. Published regular fares include CTA Chicago $2.25 with Ventra/contactless, SEPTA $2.90, MBTA $1.70, Houston METRO $1.25 and TCAT $1.50. NJ TRANSIT uses fare zones.
Where does CTA Route 65 Grand go?
CTA Route 65 travels between Grand/Nordica and Navy Pier through the Grand Avenue corridor. It provides connections with CTA rail services and Metra stations. Some trips use shorter route patterns.
Where does SEPTA Route 65 go?
SEPTA Route 65 runs between Germantown-Chelten and 69th Street Transit Center through Wissahickon, City Avenue, Bala and Overbrook.
Does MBTA Route 65 still go to Kenmore?
The current redesigned MBTA Route 65 serves Ruggles Station instead of its former Kenmore terminal. It connects Brighton Center with Ruggles via Brookline and the Longwood Medical Area. Some older pages may still show Kenmore.
How often does Houston Route 65 Bissonnet run?
Houston METRO publishes approximately 10-minute weekday service and 15-minute weekend service during most operating hours. Exact departure intervals depend on the stop and time of day.
Where can I track Route 65 live?
Use the official tracker for your agency: CTA Bus Tracker, SEPTA Real-Time Map, MBTA schedules and alerts, Houston RideMETRO, NJ TRANSIT MyBus or TCAT rider tools.
Is Portland TriMet Route 65 still running?
No. TriMet discontinued the former Route 65 Marquam Hill/Barbur Boulevard as part of its August 2023 network changes. Riders should use the current TriMet route finder for alternate services.
How early should I arrive for Route 65?
For most local buses, arriving 5–10 minutes before the scheduled departure is sensible. Allow extra time for infrequent trips, stations with multiple bays, poor weather and service alerts. Always use the operating agency’s stop-specific information.