Route 83 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Searching for the 83 bus schedule? Several U.S. transit agencies operate a Route 83, including NJ TRANSIT, MBTA, VTA, Broward County Transit, Cleveland RTA and San Diego MTS.
These routes have different terminals, ticket prices, bus stops, schedules and service-day rules. Use this guide to identify the correct Route 83, view actual timetable examples, check fares, find the bus stop and use official real-time arrival tools.
Which Route 83 Bus Schedule Do You Need?
There is no single nationwide Route 83 schedule. First identify the city and operator, then select the direction, date and exact bus stop.
Hackensack ↔ Journal Square, Jersey City
Rindge Avenue ↔ Central Square
Ohlone-Chynoweth ↔ Almaden / McKean
Coral Ridge / Sample ↔ Copans Road / US 1
Warren–West 130 / Lakewood / Parma
Old Town ↔ Downtown San Diego corridor
Information reviewed: October 9, 2026. Published timetables and fares are subject to change. Same-day predictions, detours and cancellations must be checked with the operating agency.
What This Route 83 Guide Covers
Find Route 83 by Agency and Location
Open the official schedule for the route that serves your city. These agencies publish separate directions, stop lists, fares and alerts.
NJ TRANSIT 83 — Hackensack / Journal Square
NJ TRANSIT Route 83 connects Hackensack Bus Terminal and Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City, passing through communities including Bogota, Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield, Fairview, North Bergen and Union City.
Watch for Route 83W variants. A different headsign or suffix may indicate a different stop pattern.
MBTA 83 — Rindge Avenue / Central Square
MBTA Route 83 travels between the Rindge Avenue area of Cambridge and Central Square, passing through the Porter Square area of Cambridge and Somerville.
For an accurate trip, choose the Central Square-bound or Rindge Avenue-bound timetable for your exact stop.
VTA 83 — Ohlone-Chynoweth / Almaden–McKean
VTA Route 83 serves the Almaden area and Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station, with published northbound and southbound weekday schedules.
The southern end includes local circulation around Almaden, McKean and Via Valiente. Select the exact stop rather than assuming every trip begins at the same southern timepoint.
Broward County Transit 83 — Coral Ridge / Copans Road
BCT Route 83 operates from Coral Ridge Drive and Sample Road toward Copans Road and US 1, traveling via Royal Palm Boulevard and Copans Road.
Check the current timetable and construction alerts near Copans Road and Pompano Citi Centre before traveling.
Greater Cleveland RTA 83 — Warren / West 130
RTA Route 83 serves the Warren–West 130 corridor, linking the Parma area, West Park Station and Lakewood, with various trips running between different terminal timepoints.
The full timetable clearly distinguishes northbound and southbound trips. Some buses begin at intermediate stops instead of Parma Transit Center or Lakewood Park.
MTS 83 — Downtown San Diego / Old Town
San Diego MTS lists Route 83 as Downtown San Diego–Old Town. Its trip-by-trip schedule interface provides direction selection, stop IDs, scheduled departures and route-map information.
MTS increased its adult regional one-way fare from $2.50 to $3.00 on October 1, 2026. Older Route 83 pages may still show outdated fare information.
Route 83 First Bus, Last Bus and Weekend Service
Use this comparison to choose the correct schedule. Exact first and last departures depend on the direction, boarding stop, service date and, for some routes, short-turn or branch services.
| Agency | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday | Timing instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ TRANSIT | Yes | Check date-specific timetable | Check route-specific service | Select Hackensack or Journal Square direction and your stop in NJ TRANSIT MyBus. |
| MBTA | Schedule available | Select date | Select date | Choose Rindge Avenue or Central Square on the official MBTA Route 83 page. |
| VTA | Published weekday timetable | No Saturday table listed | No Sunday table listed | Northbound and southbound weekdays. Confirm any special service with VTA. |
| Broward BCT | All-week timetable | All-week timetable | All-week timetable | Use the May 24, 2026 Route 83 schedule and review service-day notes. |
| Cleveland RTA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Official weekday, Saturday and Sunday/holiday tables are separate. |
| San Diego MTS | Choose date | Choose date | Choose date | Use MTS’s date and direction selector to see available Route 83 trips. |
VTA Route 83 Schedule — San Jose / Almaden
VTA’s official Route 83 table lists weekday service from Almaden & Via Valiente toward Ohlone-Chynoweth light rail station. The selected departures below come from the operator’s published timetable.
Weekday northbound toward Ohlone-Chynoweth
| Almaden / Via Valiente | Camden / Almaden | Camden / McAbee | Blossom Hill / Almaden | Ohlone-Chynoweth Bay 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM | 6:18 AM | 6:20 AM | 6:26 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 7:13 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:19 AM | 7:27 AM | 7:33 AM |
| 9:38 AM | 9:42 AM | 9:44 AM | 9:51 AM | 9:56 AM |
| 12:38 PM | 12:41 PM | 12:43 PM | 12:50 PM | 12:55 PM |
| 5:52 PM | 5:55 PM | 5:57 PM | 6:05 PM | 6:11 PM |
| 8:53 PM | 8:56 PM | 8:58 PM | 9:05 PM | 9:10 PM |
Selected scheduled trips, not live departures. The complete official VTA table includes additional trips and southbound service.
Southbound examples: Ohlone-Chynoweth to Almaden
| Ohlone-Chynoweth Bay 4 | Almaden / Blossom Hill | Almaden / Camden | Almaden / Via Valiente |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:42 AM | 6:47 AM | 6:55 AM | 7:12 AM |
| 7:45 AM | 7:52 AM | 8:03 AM | 8:21 AM |
| 9:06 AM | 9:13 AM | 9:21 AM | 9:37 AM |
| 5:19 PM | 5:26 PM | 5:35 PM | 5:51 PM |
Approximately 15 scheduled minutes between the listed timepoints.
Approximately 20 scheduled minutes.
Approximately 31 minutes including the published southern circulation.
Cleveland RTA Route 83 — Warren / West 130 Bus Times
Greater Cleveland RTA Route 83 connects parts of Parma, West Park and Lakewood. The official schedule effective August 17, 2025 includes weekday, Saturday and Sunday/holiday service.
Selected weekday northbound departures
| Parma Transit Center | Tri-C Western Campus | West Park Station | Lakewood Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | 5:27 AM | 5:55 AM | 6:11 AM |
| 5:45 AM | 5:54 AM | 6:25 AM | 6:42 AM |
| 6:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 6:55 AM | 7:12 AM |
| 8:02 PM | 8:11 PM | 8:40 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 10:02 PM | 10:11 PM | 10:40 PM | 10:55 PM |
Selected complete-through trips. The official table also has trips beginning at intermediate stops, as well as a later northbound trip that does not reach Lakewood Park.
Weekday southbound examples
| Lakewood Park | West Park Station | Tri-C Western Campus | Parma Transit Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:22 AM | 5:36 AM | 6:03 AM | 6:13 AM |
| 7:06 PM | 7:21 PM | 7:49 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 10:06 PM | 10:21 PM | 10:49 PM | 10:59 PM |
See Cleveland RTA’s complete weekday, Saturday and Sunday Route 83 timetable.
NJ TRANSIT 83 — Hackensack to Journal Square
For northern New Jersey riders, the 83 bus schedule refers to service linking Hackensack Bus Terminal with Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City.
Major Route 83 travel corridor
Simplified corridor overview. Route 83W and other trip variations may use a different stop pattern; the diagram is not a substitute for the official route map.
Select Hackensack in NJ TRANSIT MyBus and verify your stop. A typical end-to-end scheduled trip can take around 70–90 minutes depending on traffic and variation.
Select Jersey City / Journal Square direction. Journal Square is a major PATH rail connection.
Some timetable entries carry an 83W suffix. Check the vehicle headsign and route pattern, not only the number 83.
How to get the exact NJ Route 83 departure
- Open the NJ TRANSIT Route 83 MyBus selector.
- Select Hackensack or Jersey City direction.
- Choose the street, intersection or bus terminal where you are boarding.
- Read the scheduled or predicted arrival for the selected stop.
- Verify the headsign and any 83W variation.
- Review the official fare for the number of zones traveled.
Broward County Transit 83 — Copans Road / Royal Palm
Broward County Transit Route 83 follows the Coral Ridge Drive, Sample Road, Royal Palm Boulevard and Copans Road corridor toward US 1 and Pompano Beach.
The current indexed BCT timetable is marked “Route 83 All Week.”
Use designated BCT bus stops identified by official stop signs. BCT recommends arriving at least five minutes early.
Use the RideBCT app or MyRide service for stop-specific bus predictions and current notices.
How to use the Broward Route 83 timetable
- Open the official Broward County Transit website.
- Choose Maps and Schedules and locate Route 83.
- Open the latest “All Week” timetable.
- Find your direction: Coral Ridge/Sample or the Copans Road/US 1 end.
- Read across one timetable row to compare your boarding timepoint with the destination timepoint.
- Use MyRide to check predicted bus arrivals at your exact stop.
For fare questions, BCT customer service is 954-357-8400. Current one-way adult fare is $2.00, and an all-day adult pass is listed at $5.00.
MBTA 83 Bus Schedule — Rindge Avenue to Central Square
Boston-area Route 83 serves Cambridge and parts of Somerville, connecting Rindge Avenue near Russell Field with Central Square through the Porter Square area.
Simplified route corridor; use the official MBTA map for exact intermediate stops and street direction.
Choose the Central Square-bound schedule. The terminal area is near Green Street and River Street.
Choose Rindge Avenue-bound service from the Central Square area, then check the Porter Square timepoint or desired intermediate stop.
End-to-end scheduled trips can take roughly 15–25 minutes on some services, with actual timing dependent on traffic and stops.
MTS 83 — Downtown San Diego / Old Town
San Diego MTS lists Route 83 under Downtown San Diego–Old Town, with direction and date controls in its online timetable.
One of the major boarding and transfer locations shown on the Route 83 timetable.
Published stop examples include Taylor Street/Juan Street, Juan Street/Mason Street and Goldfinch Street near Washington Street.
MTS identifies Old Town Transit Center with Stop ID 94034 in the Route 83 schedule interface.
San Diego MTS fare change: October 1, 2026
Applicable before the approved October 2026 regional fare change.
Effective October 1, 2026, for standard regional one-way service.
To find a specific MTS 83 bus, open the official schedule, choose your date, select the direction, and review the complete trip’s stops. Do not rely on a past day’s departure-time screenshot.
Open the MTS Route 83 timetable or read the official October 2026 fare-change FAQs.
How Much Does the Route 83 Bus Cost?
The Route 83 fare depends on the transit agency. The following are published adult fares or official fare-method guidance, not a universal price for all Route 83 buses.
Select your boarding and destination stops to calculate the one-way ticket price. Do not use a flat fare from another agency.
Official NJ fare calculatorUse an accepted CharlieCard, contactless payment or other current fare medium. Check applicable transfer rules.
Official MBTA faresClipper single-ride fares include two hours of eligible transfers. VTA also accepts qualifying contactless bank cards for adult fares.
Official VTA faresBCT requires exact fare. The published adult all-day pass costs $5.00; reduced fares are available for qualifying riders.
Official BCT faresThe daily individual bus/Rapid/BRT pass is listed at $5.00. RTA requires mobile ticket users to scan the fare validator when boarding.
Official RTA faresThe published adult daily fare maximum is $7.00 using eligible PRONTO fare arrangements.
Official MTS faresHow to check your fare before boarding
Confirm which Route 83 you need.
Use the agency’s own fare rules.
Fare card, cash, app or contactless.
Review any time limit or fare difference.
Have payment prepared in advance.
How Frequently Does Route 83 Run?
Frequency varies substantially by operator, time of day and direction. The following examples are based on published route tables and are not a service-reliability rating.
The bars illustrate selected scheduled headways. They do not measure bus reliability, speed or actual on-time performance.
Route 83 Maps and Major Transit Centers
These Google Maps panels show useful transfer locations for two different Route 83 services. They are terminal-location maps, not complete bus route maps or live schedules.
Use MyBus to confirm Route 83’s direction and actual bus stop at Journal Square.
View Route 83 stop selectionVTA Route 83’s published northbound timetable identifies Bay 4 as the Ohlone-Chynoweth station timepoint.
View VTA route map and scheduleHow to Track Route 83 Live
Scheduled departure time is the planned timetable. Real-time arrival is an updated prediction where vehicle data is available. Traffic, detours, cancellations and GPS problems can change live predictions.
Use the transit operator’s official route page or tracker.
Make sure the correct city and service are displayed.
Verify the bus destination or terminal.
Use the stop name, ID or station bay.
Review the arrival estimate and service alerts before leaving.
Select 83, then Hackensack or Jersey City and your stop.
Open MyBusUse the MBTA schedule and alerts for your direction.
Open MBTAView date-specific trips, stop information and any route alerts.
Open VTACheck stop-level arrivals and travel notices in Broward.
Open MyRideUse the official timetable and approved agency trip tools.
Open RTASelect a service date, direction and stop in the official schedule.
Open MTSImportant Route 83 Notices in 2026
The following items were identified from agency information during the October 9, 2026 review. Alert status can change at any time.
Broward County Transit’s alert listing includes construction-related notices on Copans Road in Margate affecting Route 83. Check for temporary stops and detours.
The BCT alert listing also identifies Route 83 construction near Pompano Citi Centre. Confirm current access to the mall-area boarding location before travel.
MTS raised standard regional adult one-way fare to $3.00 and the regional day cap to $7.00. Older fare tables may be incorrect.
RTA began requiring mobile ticket users to scan onboard fare validators from May 7, 2026. Showing a ticket display to an operator is no longer sufficient.
AC Transit’s official Line 83 page labels A Street–Clawiter–Tennyson as inactive. Do not use an old East Bay Line 83 timetable as proof of current service.
Route 83 Accessibility and Passenger Assistance
Accessibility depends on the vehicle, stop, terminal and operating agency. Cleveland RTA specifically states that all buses on its Route 83 are wheelchair accessible. Other operators publish their own accessible-stop and vehicle information.
Check whether ramps, lifts and securement spaces are available as required for your trip.
Verify curb conditions, sidewalks, shelter access and relocated stops.
Eligible seniors, people with disabilities and other groups may receive reduced rates.
Accessible door-to-door programs have separate eligibility and scheduling rules from Route 83 fixed-route service.
Before Boarding the 83 Bus
- Confirm city and transit agency.
- Choose the correct Route 83 direction.
- Open the current official timetable.
- Check weekday, Saturday or Sunday service.
- Find the exact stop and stop ID.
- Verify first and last departures for your stop.
- Check adult, reduced and transfer fares.
- Prepare the accepted payment method.
- Check alerts and real-time predictions.
- Arrive about 5–10 minutes early when practical.
- Confirm the bus headsign before boarding.
- Plan the final return bus before leaving.
Confirm today’s service day, stop ID and direction. A missing prediction is not always a canceled bus.
Verify the last stop-specific trip and any short-turn bus patterns.
Allow extra time for walking and platform access, especially at PATH, Red Line and VTA light rail stations.
Official Route 83 Schedule, Map, Fare and Alert Sources
Hackensack and Journal Square schedules, direction and stop selection, fare zones and tracking.
Schedules and FaresRindge Avenue–Central Square timetable, map, alerts and local-bus fare details.
Official MBTA 83San Jose Almaden–Ohlone-Chynoweth weekday northbound and southbound timepoint tables.
Official VTA Route 83All-week schedule effective May 24, 2026, rider alerts and fare information.
BCT Maps and SchedulesWarren–West 130 weekday, Saturday, Sunday/holiday tables and accessible-service details.
RTA Route 83 ScheduleOld Town–Downtown trip selection, current regional fare, PRONTO and October 2026 fare changes.
MTS Route 83Official agency listing marked inactive. Useful for avoiding outdated route information.
AC Transit Line 83 StatusRoute 83 Bus Schedule FAQs
Is Route 83 the same in every city?
No. Route 83 is used by unrelated transit agencies including NJ TRANSIT, MBTA, VTA, Broward County Transit, Greater Cleveland RTA and San Diego MTS.
Where does NJ TRANSIT Route 83 go?
NJ TRANSIT 83 connects Hackensack Bus Terminal with Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City, serving several communities in Bergen and Hudson counties.
What is the MBTA Route 83 bus schedule?
MBTA Route 83 operates between Rindge Avenue and Central Square in Cambridge. Choose the appropriate date, direction and stop in the official MBTA schedule.
Does VTA Route 83 run on weekends?
VTA’s current Route 83 page publishes weekday northbound and southbound tables and does not list regular Saturday or Sunday tables. Check the agency trip planner for special service.
How much does Route 83 cost?
Fares depend on the agency. Published adult fares include MBTA $1.70, VTA $2.50, Broward BCT $2.00, Cleveland RTA $2.50 and San Diego MTS $3.00 from October 1, 2026. NJ TRANSIT uses a zone-based fare system.
How can I see Route 83 live arrival times?
Use the operating agency’s official tracker or trip planner. Choose Route 83, direction and stop ID, then read the real-time prediction where available.
What time is the first Route 83 bus?
The first bus depends on the city, direction, stop and service day. Refer to the corresponding official timetable rather than using another agency’s first-bus time.
What time does the last Route 83 bus leave?
Last departures vary by route and direction. Some late trips end at intermediate stops, so check the final trip reaching your actual destination.
Is Cleveland RTA Route 83 wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The official Greater Cleveland RTA Route 83 schedule states that all buses are wheelchair accessible. Check accessible boarding conditions at your particular stop.
Why does San Diego Route 83 show a higher fare in October 2026?
San Diego MTS raised its standard adult regional one-way fare from $2.50 to $3.00 on October 1, 2026. Older fare information may be outdated.
Choose the Right Route 83 Bus Before You Leave
For Hackensack or Journal Square, use NJ TRANSIT 83. For Cambridge and Somerville, use MBTA 83. For San Jose’s Almaden area, use VTA 83. In Florida, use Broward County Transit 83. For Cleveland, Lakewood or Parma, use RTA 83. For Old Town and Downtown San Diego, use MTS 83.
Always confirm the route’s official schedule, stop direction, fare, current service alerts and live prediction before boarding.
Independent transit information disclosure: BusSchedule.us is an independent guide. It does not operate any Route 83 service, establish fare rules, issue agency tickets or guarantee predicted bus arrivals. Official transit agency sources take precedence.