BEELINE Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

Westchester Bee-Line rider guide

BEELINE Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

BeeLine bus schedule usually means the Bee-Line Bus System operated for Westchester County, New York. Riders use it for local Westchester trips, Bronx subway connections, Metro-North station access, school/work commutes, shopping, medical trips, and the BxM4C Westchester-Manhattan express route.

This guide helps you find the right Bee-Line route, read times correctly, check updated schedules after the Sept. 7, 2026 service change, confirm fare/payment rules, use live arrival tools, understand stop signs, and avoid boarding the wrong direction.

Official system Westchester County Bee-Line
Service area Westchester, Bronx, Manhattan, Putnam links
Stops 3,300+ designated stops
Fare system OMNY + coin/cash options
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Quick answer

How to Find the Correct Bee-Line Bus Schedule

Open the official Bee-Line timetables page, choose your route number, select your direction, then check the timepoint closest to your stop. Bee-Line operates many routes, so there is no single schedule for every Bee-Line bus. For exact arrival at a specific stop, use the official schedule together with Google Maps real-time information or another agency-supported live tool.

1
Pick route

Start with the route number, such as 1, 2, 5, 6, 20, 40, 60, 61, 62, or BxM4C.

2
Choose direction

Match the destination sign and the terminal name before boarding.

3
Find stop

Use the stop sign, Ride-Guide, stop ID, or map pin.

4
Check fare

Local fares, reduced fare, OMNY cap, and BxM4C premium fare differ.

5
Recheck live

Traffic, detours, weather, and cancellations can change live arrival.

Current schedule warning: Bee-Line schedule changes took effect Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Routes 1, 1X, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 45, 52, 60, 62, and 66 had weekday schedule adjustments. Route 20 had weekday and Sunday changes, Route 43 received a new northbound 6:35 a.m. trip, and Playland seasonal service on Routes 75 and 91 ended. Always check the current official schedule before travel.

BeeLine Bus Schedule Guide

Routes

Popular Bee-Line Routes and What They Help You Do

Bee-Line has many local, limited, express, shuttle, and commuter-style routes. The examples below are not a full timetable; they are a practical route finder so riders can quickly choose the correct schedule source.

Route 1 — College / Tarrytown / White Plains

Useful for riders traveling between northern or central Westchester points and White Plains-area connections. Check branches and direction carefully because Route 1-related patterns may not serve every stop on every trip.

Best for: Local corridor trips Check: Branch and timepoint 2026 note: Weekday adjustment Live: Google Maps / supported apps

Route 20 — Bronx / White Plains

One of the most important Bee-Line corridors for Westchester-to-Bronx travel. It can help riders connect toward White Plains, Central Avenue areas, Cross County, and Bronx subway/bus connections depending on the trip.

Best for: Bronx connections Check: 20 vs 20X pattern 2026 note: Weekday + Sunday adjustment Timing: Use exact stop

Route 60 — Bronx / New Rochelle / White Plains

A key east-west corridor linking the Bronx, New Rochelle, and White Plains. Riders should check direction and current weekday schedule because Route 60 was included in the Sept. 2026 adjustment list.

Best for: New Rochelle + White Plains Transfers: Bronx subway/bus links 2026 note: Weekday adjustment Tip: Check terminal sign

Route 40 — Mount Vernon / White Plains / Medical Center

Useful for riders traveling between Mount Vernon, White Plains, and Westchester Medical Center-related destinations. Always confirm the exact timepoint because hospital/medical trips often require a tighter arrival window.

Best for: Medical + transfer trips Check: Stop and timepoint Access: Confirm stop conditions Plan: Add buffer time

Routes 61 / 62 — Bronx / New Rochelle / Port Chester / White Plains

These routes help riders travel across the eastern side of the Bee-Line network. Because similar route numbers may serve different terminals, confirm whether your bus goes toward New Rochelle, Port Chester, White Plains, or the Bronx.

Best for: East Westchester Check: 61 vs 62 2026 note: Route 62 adjusted Tip: Read destination sign

BxM4C / Route 28 — Westchester-Manhattan Express

The BxM4C is different from regular local Bee-Line service because it is a premium express route to Manhattan. Do not assume local fare, local transfers, or local stop patterns apply to this route.

Best for: Manhattan express trips Fare: Premium / check current Transfers: Different from local Cap: Not standard local cap
Times and schedules

How to Read Bee-Line Bus Times Correctly

Bee-Line schedules are route-specific and direction-specific. A time printed under one timepoint is not automatically the exact time at every nearby stop. For the most accurate trip, choose your route, direction, date, stop, and closest timepoint, then recheck live arrival shortly before leaving.

Schedule item What it means What the rider should do Common mistake
First bus The first scheduled trip from a specific terminal or timepoint. Confirm the terminal and direction. A mid-route stop will usually be later than the first terminal departure. Thinking the first bus time applies to every stop.
Last bus The final scheduled trip from one direction or terminal. Check your return direction before you leave, especially at night or on Sunday/holiday schedules. Checking only the outbound last trip.
Weekday / Saturday / Sunday Different day types can have different spans, frequencies, and gaps. Select the correct service day, especially after the Sept. 7, 2026 service changes. Assuming Saturday and Sunday are identical.
Frequency How often buses are scheduled, such as frequent peak service or longer off-peak gaps. Use the timetable instead of assuming even spacing. Some Bee-Line routes are not evenly spaced all day. Waiting without checking the next exact departure.
Live arrival A same-day prediction based on real-time bus information where available. Use Google Maps or another supported live tool, then recheck before leaving. Treating a live prediction as guaranteed.
Official route + live app Best
Current PDF timetable Good
Old screenshot Risky
Route number only Avoid
Arrival rule: Bee-Line rider guidance commonly tells passengers to be at the stop at least 5 minutes early. Use 10–15 minutes if you are boarding at a large transfer center, making a Metro-North/subway connection, using cash, traveling with mobility needs, or riding during bad weather.
Ticket price and payment

Bee-Line Bus Fare, OMNY, Cash, Transfers and Passes

Bee-Line fare rules changed with the OMNY rollout in 2026. Local riders should plan around OMNY tap-and-go, remaining valid MetroCard handling during the transition, coins/cash where accepted, reduced fare rules, and separate BxM4C premium express fare rules.

Local Bee-Line fare $3.00 MTA-aligned local fare after Jan. 4, 2026

The local base fare increased by 25 cents from the old $2.75 fare when OMNY launched. Always check the official fare page before publishing exact fare changes.

Reduced fare $1.50 Typical half-fare after Jan. 2026 change

Reduced fare applies to eligible seniors, riders with disabilities, and valid reduced-fare customers. Proof and account rules apply.

OMNY weekly cap $35 Local fare cap where eligible

OMNY’s standard 7-day cap includes Westchester Bee-Line local trips. Reduced-fare riders have a lower cap. Express trips are treated separately.

BxM4C / Route 28 Premium Check current express fare

The Westchester-Manhattan Express uses premium fare rules. Do not assume local Bee-Line transfers or local OMNY caps apply.

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Choose route

Local Bee-Line and BxM4C express fare rules are different.

2
Pick payment

OMNY card, contactless bank card, phone, watch, MetroCard transition, or coins.

3
Check transfers

Transfer rules depend on payment type and route type.

4
Use same device

For OMNY fare capping, tap the same card or device for each paid ride.

5
Board ready

Have fare ready before the bus reaches your stop.

Payment tip: OMNY can be faster than coins because you tap and go. If using coins/cash, have exact fare ready and ask for a paper transfer at boarding where that rule applies.
Stops and Ride-Guides

Bee-Line Bus Stops: Use the Sign, Direction and Ride-Guide

Bee-Line buses pick up and drop off at designated bus stops. Official guidance says Bee-Line bus stops are marked with blue and white Bee-Line signs, and the Ride-Guide box at a stop can show route number, route map, stop-specific schedule, and special service messages.

Typical Westchester-to-Bronx corridor check
1White Plains 2Central Ave 3Cross County 4Yonkers 5Bronx line 6Subway link 7Return stop
Typical New Rochelle / White Plains / Bronx direction check
1Bronx 2Pelham 3New Rochelle 4Mamaroneck area 5White Plains 6Transfer hub 7Return trip
How to read a Bee-Line stop before boarding
1Route number 2Direction 3Destination sign 4Stop corner 5Ride-Guide 6Alerts 7Live time
Direction sign warning: Bee-Line buses display route number and final destination on the electronic sign. The destination matters because two buses with the same route number can travel in opposite directions.
Map example

Example Map: White Plains TransCenter

White Plains is one of Bee-Line’s major transit hubs and a useful map example for many routes. Use this map for orientation only; your final schedule source should be the official Bee-Line route timetable and same-day live arrival tool.

  • Confirm your exact Bee-Line route number before using any map.
  • Check whether your trip uses a regular stop, bay, or transfer center.
  • Use the official system map for route shape and major corridors.
  • Use Google Maps or supported live tools for real-time arrival estimates.
Live bus tools

Scheduled Time vs Live Bee-Line Arrival

Scheduled time is the planned timetable. Live arrival is a same-day prediction based on real-time vehicle information where available. Traffic, detours, road work, weather, special events, GPS issues, and trip cancellations can change live arrival.

1
Open live tool

Use Google Maps or the real-time tool recommended by Bee-Line for your route.

2
Search route

Enter the Bee-Line route number, not only the street name.

3
Select direction

Match the destination shown on the bus sign and timetable.

4
Choose stop

Use stop name, stop ID, nearby intersection, map pin, or bus bay.

5
Recheck

Check again before walking out because predictions can change quickly.

Service alerts

Bee-Line Alerts and 2026 Service Changes

Bee-Line alerts and schedule changes can affect route timing, stop location, transfers, and late-day service. Riders should treat the official Bee-Line route page as the final source before travel, especially after a published service change.

Sept. 7, 2026 changes Weekday schedules changed on several routes, including 1, 1X, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 15, 45, 52, 60, 62, and 66.
Route 20 update Route 20 had weekday and Sunday schedule adjustments, so weekend riders should not rely on older PDFs.
Route 43 trip A new northbound 6:35 a.m. trip was added between White Plains Road/East 241st Street in the Bronx and Westchester Medical Center.
Seasonal Playland routes Seasonal service to Playland on Routes 75 and 91 ended with the fall service change.
Same-day warning: this article explains how to use Bee-Line schedules, but it cannot guarantee your bus is running normally right now. Check the official schedule and live tool shortly before travel.
Accessibility and ParaTransit

Accessibility Details to Check Before a Bee-Line Trip

Accessibility is route-specific and stop-specific. A route may use accessible vehicles, but a stop can still be affected by curb condition, sidewalk gaps, construction, snow, temporary relocation, lighting, or a blocked boarding area.

Fixed-route access Check vehicle boarding features, stop surface, curb access, and priority seating guidance.
Stop-level access Westchester GIS stop data may include direction and stop features, but riders should still inspect the exact stop before travel.
Reduced fare Senior, disabled, Medicare, and other reduced-fare eligibility rules require proper identification or account setup.
Bee-Line ParaTransit ParaTransit is a shared-ride service for riders who cannot functionally use fixed-route Bee-Line service. It generally mirrors fixed-route areas and hours within ADA rules.
Rider tips

How to Avoid Missing the Bee-Line Bus

Use the final destination sign Bee-Line signs show route number and final destination. Ask the driver before paying if the direction is unclear.
Do not use an old PDF blindly Schedules changed in September 2026, and some routes have weekday, Sunday, or branch-specific updates.
Plan transfers early If connecting to Metro-North, NYC subway, Hudson Link, or another Bee-Line route, check both schedules before leaving.
  • Search by route number, not only “BeeLine bus schedule.”
  • Open the official Bee-Line timetable and map page.
  • Select the right route, direction, date, and timepoint.
  • Check whether the route has a weekday, Saturday, Sunday, or holiday schedule.
  • Confirm stop sign, route number, stop direction, and destination sign.
  • Use OMNY or have exact coin/cash fare ready where accepted.
  • Check live arrival shortly before leaving.
  • Arrive at least 5 minutes early; use 10–15 minutes for transfer centers.
  • Check alerts, detours, and seasonal service notes.
  • Plan the return trip before your outbound trip, especially at night.
Customer service

Bee-Line Phone Number and Rider Help

For route, schedule, fare, or accessibility questions, Bee-Line riders can contact the Bee-Line customer service center. This is especially useful when a route has a new schedule, when you need a mailed schedule, or when you need help interpreting route branches.

Bee-Line Hotline Call (914) 813-7777 for Bee-Line schedule and service help.
Weekday hours Customer service is generally available Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except non-holidays.
Weekend / holiday hours Weekend and holiday phone help is generally listed from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Official sources

Official Bee-Line Sources to Check

Use these sources to verify route times, route maps, fare rules, stop guidance, service changes, accessibility, and live arrival information. Third-party apps can be helpful, but the operating agency controls the official schedule.

Bee-Line Timetables and Maps

Use this for route-specific schedules, route PDFs, maps, and current service information.

Open timetables and maps
Bee-Line Fare Information

Use this to confirm current fare, transfers, reduced fare, MetroCard transition notes, BxM4C rules, and fare-change notices.

Open fare page
Bee-Line Bus Stops

Use this to understand designated stops, blue-and-white stop signs, Ride-Guides, and stop-specific schedule information.

Open bus stop guide
Destination Sign Guide

Use this to understand why the final destination on the bus sign matters before you pay the fare.

Open destination sign guide
System Map PDF

Use this for the larger Bee-Line network layout, route corridors, transfer points, and regional connections.

Open system map
Sept. 2026 Service Change Notice

Use this for the fall 2026 schedule-change list, affected routes, Labor Day note, and customer service contact.

Open service-change notice
OMNY Fare Cap

Use this for OMNY 7-day fare cap details and Westchester Bee-Line inclusion in standard OMNY fare capping.

Open OMNY cap info
Bee-Line ParaTransit

Use this for ADA ParaTransit eligibility, service area, and fixed-route relationship.

Open ParaTransit information
FAQs

BeeLine Bus Schedule FAQs

What is the BeeLine bus schedule?

The BeeLine bus schedule is the route-specific timetable for Westchester County’s Bee-Line Bus System. You must choose the route number, direction, service day, and stop to find the correct time.

Where can I find official Bee-Line bus times?

Use the official Bee-Line timetables and maps page from Westchester County. For same-day predictions, also check Google Maps or another supported live arrival tool.

Did Bee-Line schedules change in 2026?

Yes. Bee-Line fall service changes took effect Sept. 7, 2026, affecting several routes. Riders should review updated schedules before traveling.

How much is the Bee-Line bus fare?

After the January 2026 OMNY rollout and fare adjustment, local riders should expect the MTA-aligned local fare. The BxM4C/Route 28 express bus uses premium fare rules, so always verify on the official fare page.

Does Bee-Line accept OMNY?

Yes. Bee-Line launched OMNY on Jan. 4, 2026, allowing riders to tap with a contactless card, phone, smartwatch, or OMNY card. Coins/cash options continue for riders who need them.

Can I transfer from Bee-Line to NYC subway or bus?

Transfers depend on the payment method and route type. OMNY and MetroCard transition rules can differ from coin/cash handling, and BxM4C express rules are separate from local routes.

How early should I arrive at a Bee-Line bus stop?

Arrive at least 5 minutes early for most stops. Use 10–15 minutes for transfer centers, infrequent routes, bad weather, cash payment, or unfamiliar stops.

How do I know which direction the Bee-Line bus is going?

Check the route number and final destination on the electronic sign above the windshield or beside the front door. If unsure, ask the driver before paying.

Does Bee-Line have ParaTransit?

Yes. Bee-Line ParaTransit is a shared-ride ADA service for eligible riders who are functionally unable to use fixed-route Bee-Line buses. Eligibility rules apply.

Why is my Bee-Line bus time different from the printed schedule?

Printed schedules show planned times. Live arrival can change because of traffic, detours, construction, weather, events, GPS issues, or trip cancellations.

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