Question 1

How do I track a NYC bus in real-time?

Accepted Answer

Simply visit nycbuslive.com, search for your bus route (like M15, B46, or Q58), and see all active buses on the map with live arrival times. No app download required.

Question 2

Is NYC Bus Live free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NYC Bus Live is completely free to use. Track any NYC MTA bus route without any cost or subscription.

Question 3

How accurate are the bus arrival times?

Accepted Answer

Arrival times are sourced directly from MTA BusTime, which uses GPS data from buses. Times are updated every 30 seconds for real-time accuracy.

Question 4

Can I find bus stops near my location?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click the location button to find all bus stops and routes within walking distance. You'll see which buses are coming and when they'll arrive.

Question 5

Which NYC bus routes are available?

Accepted Answer

All NYC MTA bus routes are available including Manhattan (M), Brooklyn (B), Queens (Q), Bronx (Bx), Staten Island (S), and Express buses (X, BM, QM, etc.).

Question 6

Does NYC Bus Live work on mobile phones?

Accepted Answer

Yes, NYC Bus Live is fully mobile-friendly and works on any smartphone browser. You can even add it to your home screen for quick access.