Route 712 Bus Schedule: Times, Stops & Map
Route 712 is operated by different transit agencies in different cities. In New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT Route 712 connects Hackensack, Paterson and Willowbrook Mall. Albany’s CDTA Route 712 serves UAlbany and the Harriman Campus area. San Diego MTS Route 712 connects Palomar Street Transit Center with Southwestern College.
Queensland’s Translink also operates a Route 712 between Southport and Coombabah via Harbour Town. These services have completely different schedules, fares, maps and boarding locations.
Use this guide to find your correct 712 bus, compare actual timetable information, check ticket prices, locate stops, understand direction and use the official live-arrival tools.
Which Route 712 Bus Schedule Do You Need?
First match your city and transit operator. Route 712 in New Jersey is not connected to Route 712 in Albany, San Diego or Queensland.
Hackensack – Paterson – Willowbrook Mall.
UAlbany Collins Circle – Harriman Campus – Quail/WAMC.
Palomar Street Transit Center – Southwestern College.
Southport – Harbour Town – Coombabah.
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Find Your Route 712 by City and Operator
NJ TRANSIT 712 — New Jersey
Route 712 operates between Hackensack, Paterson, Totowa and Willowbrook Mall. Some trips have different destination patterns, including Totowa-area short turns and garage trips.
Rider tip: Match the headsign. A bus labeled 712 may not run the complete route to Willowbrook Mall.
CDTA 712 — Albany, New York
CDTA Route 712 is the Harriman Campus–Patroon Creek route, connecting UAlbany Collins Circle with Quail/WAMC Station via the Harriman State Office Campus area.
Rider tip: This is a weekday-only route. The morning and afternoon travel patterns have different listed trips.
MTS 712 — San Diego, California
San Diego MTS Route 712 connects Palomar Street Transit Center and Southwestern College in the Chula Vista area.
Rider tip: MTS changed regional adult fares on October 1, 2026. Older articles showing $2.50 may now be outdated.
Translink 712 — Gold Coast, Queensland
Queensland Route 712 runs between Southport and Coombabah via Harbour Town. Its fare and timetable are separate from the three US routes.
Rider tip: The current Translink PDF listing for Route 712 has a timetable starting May 18, 2026. Choose the correct direction and stop.
NJ TRANSIT 712 Bus Schedule: Hackensack, Paterson & Willowbrook
NJ TRANSIT Route 712 connects communities across Bergen and Passaic counties. Major travel areas include Hackensack, Maywood, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park, Paterson, Totowa, Wayne and Willowbrook Mall.
The route operates daily, but weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules differ. Some trips terminate before reaching the full-route destination.
Route 712 Direction and Destination
Use the east/west route direction indicated by the NJ TRANSIT schedule and look for the Willowbrook Mall headsign.
Typical origin: Hackensack Bus Terminal.
Choose the official Hackensack direction and verify the headsign before boarding.
Typical destination: Hackensack Bus Terminal.
Selected Route 712 Departure Examples
Published route-data snapshots for October 2026 show departures from Hackensack Bus Terminal toward Willowbrook Mall such as the following weekday examples. Use them to understand the timetable pattern, not as guaranteed current arrivals.
| Service example | Hackensack terminal departure | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 5:43 AM | Correct Willowbrook-bound trip |
| Morning | 6:15 AM | Weekday and trip variation |
| Morning | 6:36 AM | Stop-specific arrival |
| Midday | 12:05 PM | Full-route destination |
| Afternoon | 3:30 PM | Peak-period service |
How Frequent Is NJ TRANSIT 712?
Published route-data services show approximately 15–30-minute spacing during some busier weekday periods, with longer gaps during evenings and weekends. The exact interval depends on direction and which destination pattern you need.
Some schedules show trips toward Totowa Industrial Park or the Paterson bus garage instead of Willowbrook Mall. Do not assume that every bus with route number 712 travels to the mall.
How to Find the Current NJ TRANSIT 712 PDF
- Open NJ TRANSIT Schedules and Fares.
- Select Bus service.
- Choose Route 712.
- Open the current timetable PDF or route result.
- Read the timetable’s effective date.
- Select weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Match the destination heading above the timetable.
- Read across one complete trip and check its footnotes.
- Use MyBus to check the specific boarding stop.
For additional instructions on NJ TRANSIT fare zones, stop numbers, tickets and statewide bus connections, read our NJ TRANSIT bus timetable and fare-zone guide.
Route 712 Major Stops and Transfer Points
New Jersey Route 712 serves a long corridor through Hackensack, Paterson and Totowa toward Wayne. The route schematic below shows important travel areas, not every individual bus stop.
Useful NJ TRANSIT 712 Stop Examples
How to See Your Stop on a Map
- Open the official NJ TRANSIT route or MyBus page.
- Select Route 712.
- Choose Hackensack or Willowbrook Mall.
- Find your nearby intersection or stop ID.
- Confirm the boarding side using the physical stop sign.
- Use the route PDF for zone boundaries and major timepoints.
- Check current alerts for relocated stops.
For a visual trip-planning walkthrough, including how to check the correct street corner and transit direction, see our Google Maps bus stop and transit directions guide. The official operator remains the final source for Route 712 service changes.
CDTA Route 712 Schedule: UAlbany, Harriman Campus & Quail/WAMC
CDTA Route 712 runs between UAlbany Collins Circle and Quail/WAMC Station via Harriman West/ETEC Station, Patroon Creek, State Campus Building 8 and Central Avenue.
Service days: Monday through Friday. The current CDTA online listing references an August 23, 2026 schedule period. The following selected times come from the agency’s October 30, 2026 weekday schedule display.
Morning — Quail/WAMC to UAlbany Collins Circle
| Quail/WAMC | West Mall | State Campus Bldg 8 | UAlbany Collins Circle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 6:36 AM | 6:41 AM | 6:54 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 7:36 AM | 7:42 AM | 7:55 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:06 AM | 8:12 AM | 8:26 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 9:36 AM | 9:42 AM | 9:55 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:06 AM | 11:12 AM | 11:25 AM |
Afternoon — UAlbany Collins Circle to Quail/WAMC
| UAlbany Collins | Harriman West | State Campus Bldg 8 | Quail/WAMC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:52 PM | 12:55 PM | 1:02 PM | 1:19 PM |
| 2:22 PM | 2:25 PM | 2:32 PM | 2:49 PM |
| 3:50 PM | 3:53 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:17 PM |
| 4:22 PM | 4:25 PM | 4:34 PM | 4:52 PM |
| 5:10 PM | 5:13 PM | 5:20 PM | 5:37 PM |
| 6:42 PM | 6:45 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:07 PM |
CDTA Route 712 Stop Sequence
Does CDTA Route 712 Run on Saturday or Sunday?
No. CDTA identifies Route 712 as a weekday-only service. For weekend travel, use the CDTA trip planner to find other routes serving your particular origin and destination.
Do not assume that Route 712 runs every 30 minutes throughout the entire day. Its published morning and afternoon service periods have substantial gaps between some departures.
Check the current CDTA Route 712 timetable and real-time stop information.
For broader Central Avenue travel, CDTA Route 1 is another Albany-area service to investigate. Our existing Route 1 bus schedule comparison and CDTA service guide explains how to identify that route among other operators also using number 1. Check the CDTA schedule for the exact connection.
San Diego Route 712: Palomar Transit Center to Southwestern College
MTS Route 712 serves the Chula Vista area between Palomar Street Transit Center and Southwestern College. It is a separate service from New Jersey and Albany Route 712.
The official MTS schedule lets riders select the travel date, destination direction, starting stop and individual trip. Each listed trip can be opened to inspect its stop-by-stop times.
Selected October 30, 2026 Route 712 Stop Times
For the selected date, the MTS schedule displays the following early-trip stop examples:
| Stop | Trip A | Trip B | Trip C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Station — Stop 39035 | 5:03 AM | 5:33 AM | 6:03 AM |
| E Palomar & Santa Maria — Stop 39036 | 5:06 AM | 5:36 AM | 6:06 AM |
| E Palomar & Santa Olivia — Stop 39037 | 5:07 AM | 5:37 AM | 6:07 AM |
These are stop-level times from selected trips in the official online schedule, not proof that the entire route operates every 30 minutes all day. Later trips and the opposite direction have their own schedules.
Other Useful Route 712 Stop IDs
How to See the Complete MTS Route 712 Schedule
- Open MTS Route 712.
- Choose your travel date.
- Select the destination in the Direction field.
- Choose your starting stop.
- Use Show Trips After to narrow the departure period.
- Open a listed trip to see stop-by-stop times.
- Check the route map, stop numbers and any alerts.
- Confirm the fare and boarding location.
For nearby MTS routes and another detailed San Diego timetable example, the published Route 83 bus guide covering San Diego MTS and other operators explains date selection, fare changes and stop-based schedule lookup. Route 83 is not a substitute for Route 712; use it only when it fits your actual trip.
Translink Route 712: Southport, Harbour Town and Coombabah
Queensland Translink lists Route 712 as Southport to Coombabah via Harbour Town. The printable timetable directory includes Route 712 in a shared PDF with routes 711, 713 and 719.
How to Find Queensland 712 Times
- Open Translink’s Route 712 timetable lookup.
- Locate the South East Queensland Route 712 result.
- Open the shared 711/712/713/719 PDF.
- Find the section labeled Route 712.
- Select travel toward Southport or Coombabah.
- Read the relevant weekday or weekend timetable.
- Use the Translink journey planner to check your exact stop and walking directions.
How to Pay on Queensland Route 712
Translink’s South East Queensland network offers the flat 50-cent fare. Accepted payment methods include go card and supported contactless debit/credit cards or devices. Riders must tap on and tap off correctly using the same payment method.
Read the official South East Queensland ticketing instructions.
Route 712 Fares: NJ TRANSIT vs CDTA vs MTS vs Translink
The ticket price depends entirely on which Route 712 you are using. These systems do not share a ticket or fare policy.
Fare varies by boarding point, destination and number of intrastate fare zones.
Regular cash fare. Navigator Pay As You Go costs $1.30 per qualifying ride, subject to fare capping.
Regular adult fare effective October 1, 2026. Eligible reduced fare is $1.50; PRONTO LIFE is $2.50.
Flat Translink fare for a qualifying journey under the current South East Queensland fare system.
NJ TRANSIT 712: How to Calculate the Exact Fare
New Jersey Route 712 uses the NJ TRANSIT northern intrastate bus fare structure. A one-zone trip and a longer multi-zone trip can cost different amounts.
- Open the official NJ TRANSIT fares effective July 1, 2026.
- Select the Northern Intrastate bus fare chart.
- Find Route 712 and your planned journey through the trip planner or timetable.
- Identify the number of fare zones crossed.
- Choose adult or qualifying reduced fare.
- Purchase the appropriate fare product for that journey.
Do not calculate NJ TRANSIT fares by distance alone. The official zone boundaries determine the applicable ticket category.
CDTA Navigator Fare Savings
CDTA offers qualifying reduced fares, including a $0.75 half cash fare. Check eligibility before using the discounted product.
MTS PRONTO Payment Rules
The official MTS fare chart lists a $3.00 standard bus fare, a $7.00 adult PRONTO daily fare cap and two-hour transfer benefits for qualifying PRONTO payments. Cash onboard is exact fare and does not provide the same transfer or fare-capping benefits.
How to Prepare Your Route 712 Ticket
How to Track Route 712 Live
A printed timetable shows when a bus is scheduled. A live-arrival prediction may change because of traffic, road work, delays, cancellations or vehicle tracking problems.
NJ TRANSIT MyBus
- Open NJ TRANSIT MyBus.
- Select Route 712.
- Choose Willowbrook Mall or Hackensack.
- Select your stop.
- Read the upcoming arrivals.
CDTA Real-Time Arrivals
- Open CDTA Route 712.
- Choose the correct direction.
- Select Route Arrivals.
- Choose your stop.
- Review the available prediction.
San Diego MTS
- Open the MTS Route 712 timetable.
- Select date and direction.
- Choose your boarding stop.
- Open the relevant trip or departure details.
- Check any supported real-time updates.
Queensland Translink
- Open Translink journey planning.
- Enter your boarding stop and destination.
- Select the correct date and travel time.
- Find Route 712 in the results.
- Check departure and alert information.
NJ TRANSIT MyBus Text Shortcut
If you know your five-digit NJ TRANSIT stop ID, you can request arrival information by texting it to 69287. At a stop serving several routes, add a space followed by 712 to filter for the route.
12173 712 requests Route 712 information for the Moore Street Hackensack stop listed under stop ID 12173. This is an example of the lookup format, not a live ETA.
Standard messaging charges and NJ TRANSIT’s published message-use limits may apply.
How to Avoid Boarding the Wrong Route 712
The same bus number may show different terminal names, depending on the operator and direction. Some trips may serve only part of the listed route.
How Early Should You Arrive?
For most local bus journeys, arriving about 5–10 minutes early is sensible. At unfamiliar terminals, allow more time to locate your bay or walking connection.
CDTA’s official Route 712 instructions specifically recommend arriving about 2–3 minutes early, but additional time can help if you have mobility needs, are unfamiliar with the stop or need to prepare payment.
How to Estimate Travel Duration
Use the official timetable’s start and destination timepoints for the same scheduled bus. Do not subtract a departure on one trip from an arrival belonging to another trip.
Allow additional time for transfers, walking, traffic or accessible paths. Scheduled trip duration is not a guaranteed arrival time.
Route 712 Wheelchair Access, Reduced Fares and Assistance
Accessible travel requires checking the specific bus, stop and pedestrian route, not just whether an agency operates accessible vehicles.
Accessible Journey Checklist
- Confirm the correct route and operator.
- Check wheelchair-accessible boarding information.
- Check the exact bus stop, sidewalk and curb.
- Look for temporary stop or ramp disruptions.
- Confirm the correct fare eligibility.
- Allow extra time for a transfer.
- Check the destination stop’s accessible exit.
- Contact agency assistance when needed.
Route 712 Alerts: Check Before Traveling
Bus timetables can change because of construction, holidays, special events, weather, staffing, route revisions or temporary stop closures.
Official Alert Sources
- NJ TRANSIT Route 712 status
- CDTA Route 712 exceptions
- San Diego MTS service alerts
- Queensland Translink service updates
Alert status is time-sensitive. A normal route timetable does not guarantee that every scheduled trip is currently running. Check the same-day agency information shortly before boarding.
How to Find the Correct 712 Bus Schedule Online
- Identify the city. Determine whether you need New Jersey, Albany, San Diego, Queensland or another operator.
- Open the official route page. Use the corresponding agency link in the Route Finder above.
- Check the schedule effective date. Do not rely on an expired PDF or archived timetable.
- Choose your direction. Select the correct destination, not only Route 712.
- Select your travel date. Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday service can differ.
- Choose your exact stop. Use the stop name, stop number, intersection or terminal bay.
- Read the departure. Follow the selected trip through the appropriate timetable.
- Check the fare. Use the agency’s current ticket price and payment rules.
- Review arrivals and alerts. Compare the schedule with any available live prediction.
- Arrive prepared. Confirm the physical stop, destination sign and accepted payment method.
Official Route 712 Schedules, Fares, Maps and Live Tools
The sources below provide the information used in this guide. They are useful for verifying departures, prices, route patterns and service changes after this article’s research date.
Select Bus, choose 712, confirm the PDF’s effective date and compare weekday or weekend timepoints.
Open NJ TRANSIT schedulesSelect Hackensack or Willowbrook Mall and choose the exact stop for available arrivals.
Check MyBus Route 712Use the July 1, 2026 northern intrastate fare chart and the applicable number of zones.
View NJ TRANSIT faresCurrent stop-based timetable, Quail/WAMC and UAlbany directions, exceptions and arrivals.
View CDTA 712Cash fares, Navigator, reduced fare, fare-capping rules and payment requirements.
View CDTA fare policyChoose date, direction, boarding stop and individual trip for the Palomar–Southwestern route.
View MTS 712Adult $3 fare, PRONTO LIFE, reduced fares, two-hour transfer rules and fare caps.
View MTS faresFind the Southport–Coombabah service and the shared 711/712/713/719 PDF.
Open Queensland timetable50-cent flat fare, go card, contactless payments and tap-on/tap-off instructions.
View 50-cent fare detailsOfficial instructions for interpreting a bus timetable, timepoints, fare zones and stop information.
Read NJ TRANSIT rider instructionsIndependent-site disclosure: BusSchedule.us does not operate these buses, sell official transit tickets, set fares, control GPS predictions or guarantee departures. The article is an independent public-transit information guide.
Route 712 Bus Schedule FAQs
1. What is the Route 712 bus schedule?
Route 712 is used by several transit agencies. NJ TRANSIT operates a Hackensack–Paterson–Willowbrook route, CDTA operates an Albany weekday route, San Diego MTS operates a Palomar–Southwestern College route, and Queensland Translink operates a Southport–Coombabah route.
2. Where can I find NJ TRANSIT 712 bus times?
Open the NJ TRANSIT bus schedules page, select Route 712 and choose the correct direction and day. Use MyBus for arrivals at your particular stop.
3. Does NJ TRANSIT Route 712 run on weekends?
Yes. Route 712 has Saturday and Sunday service, although departure times and destination patterns differ from weekdays. Check the applicable official timetable.
4. Does CDTA Route 712 run on Saturday or Sunday?
No. CDTA describes Albany Route 712 as a Monday-through-Friday service between UAlbany Collins Circle and Quail/WAMC Station. Use the CDTA trip planner for weekend alternatives.
5. What is the CDTA 712 first morning departure?
The October 30, 2026 CDTA weekday timetable lists the first Quail/WAMC Station departure at 6:30 AM, reaching UAlbany Collins Circle at 6:54 AM. Check your intermediate stop and travel date.
6. How much does Route 712 cost?
The fare depends on the agency. NJ TRANSIT 712 uses fare zones. CDTA’s base cash fare is $1.50. San Diego MTS’s adult fare is $3.00 from October 1, 2026. Queensland Translink lists a flat A$0.50 journey fare.
7. Where does San Diego MTS Route 712 go?
MTS Route 712 connects Palomar Street Transit Center and Southwestern College in the Chula Vista area. Select the date, direction and stop in the official MTS timetable.
8. Can I track the 712 bus live?
Use the appropriate agency tool. NJ TRANSIT offers MyBus, CDTA provides Route Arrivals, MTS has stop-level departure tools, and Translink offers journey-planning and service information. Real-time availability varies.
9. Is Route 712 wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility depends on the operating agency and exact boarding location. CDTA lists Route 712 as wheelchair-accessible. For NJ TRANSIT, MTS and Translink, check the relevant stop, vehicle and accessible travel information before boarding.
10. Where can I download a Route 712 map or PDF?
Use the official operator website. NJ TRANSIT provides bus route schedules, CDTA offers a Route 712 schedule download, MTS provides a PDF option on its route page, and Translink lists a shared Queensland timetable PDF for routes 711, 712, 713 and 719.