81

This route provides service between the University Metro Rail Station and downtown Buffalo.

Bus Route • NFTA

Scroll down to view upcoming departure times for NFTA 81 bus route at each stop. Real-time updates and step-by-step directions are also available in the Momego app.

Main Street & University Station

12

Main Street & Kenmore Avenue

8

12

19

Main Street & University Plaza

8

12

19

Goodyear Road & Bailey Avenue

19

Bailey Avenue & 3675 Bailey Avenue

19

Bailey Avenue & Ub Dental School

19

Bailey Avenue & Veterans Hospital

19

Bailey Avenue & Winspear Avenue

19

Bailey Avenue & Minnesota Avenue

19

Bailey Avenue & Shirley Avenue

19

Bailey Avenue & Hewett Avenue

19

Bailey Avenue & Amherst Street

19

Bailey Avenue & Kensington Avenue

19

Kensington Avenue & Comstock Avenue

Kensington Avenue & Olympic Avenue

Kensington Avenue & Parkridge Avenue

Kensington Avenue & Liberty Avenue

Kensington Avenue & Leroy Avenue

Grider Street & Kensington Avenue

Grider Street & Mapleridge Avenue

Grider Street & Ecmc Terrace View Care

Grider Street & Ecmc Ambulatory Center

Grider Street & Ecmc Main Entrance

Grider Street & East Delavan Avenue

Grider Street & Northland Avenue

Grider Street & Scajaquada Street

Grider Street & East Ferry Street

Ferry Street & Fillmore Avenue

Ferry Street & Humboldt Parkway

Humboldt Parkway & East Utica Street

111

Goodell Street & Michigan Avenue

66

78

Goodell Street & Oak Street

66

78

Goodell Street & Ellicott Street

66

Pearl Street & Tupper Street

8

66

Pearl Street & Chippewa Street

8

66

Pearl Street & West Huron Street

8

66

Pearl Street & Court Street

3

8

66

101

Pearl Street & West Eagle Street

3

5

8

11

20

25

40

60

61

64

66

77

101

Pearl Street & Church Street

8

Pearl Street & Seneca Street

8

Washington Street & South Division Street

8

14

16

24

42

78

Main Street & University Station07:1007:45
Main Street & Kenmore Avenue07:1107:46
Main Street & University Plaza07:1107:46
Goodyear Road & Bailey Avenue07:1207:47
Bailey Avenue & 3675 Bailey Avenue07:1307:48
Bailey Avenue & Ub Dental School07:1407:49
Bailey Avenue & Veterans Hospital07:1507:50
Bailey Avenue & Winspear Avenue07:1607:51
Bailey Avenue & Minnesota Avenue07:1607:51
Bailey Avenue & Shirley Avenue07:1707:52
Bailey Avenue & Hewett Avenue07:1807:53
Bailey Avenue & Amherst Street07:1907:54
Bailey Avenue & Kensington Avenue07:1907:54
Kensington Avenue & Comstock Avenue07:2007:55
Kensington Avenue & Olympic Avenue07:2107:56
Kensington Avenue & Parkridge Avenue07:2207:57
Kensington Avenue & Liberty Avenue07:2307:58
Kensington Avenue & Leroy Avenue07:2407:59
Grider Street & Kensington Avenue07:2407:59
Grider Street & Mapleridge Avenue07:2508:00
Grider Street & Ecmc Terrace View Care07:2608:01
Grider Street & Ecmc Ambulatory Center07:2708:02
Grider Street & Ecmc Main Entrance07:2708:02
Grider Street & East Delavan Avenue07:2908:04
Grider Street & Northland Avenue07:2908:04
Grider Street & Scajaquada Street07:3008:05
Grider Street & East Ferry Street07:3108:06
Ferry Street & Fillmore Avenue07:3308:08
Ferry Street & Humboldt Parkway07:3308:08
Humboldt Parkway & East Utica Street07:3408:09
Goodell Street & Michigan Avenue07:4108:16
Goodell Street & Oak Street07:4208:17
Goodell Street & Ellicott Street07:4208:17
Pearl Street & Tupper Street07:4308:18
Pearl Street & Chippewa Street07:4408:19
Pearl Street & West Huron Street07:4408:19
Pearl Street & Court Street07:4508:20
Pearl Street & West Eagle Street07:4608:21
Pearl Street & Church Street07:4608:21
Pearl Street & Seneca Street07:4708:22
Washington Street & South Division Street07:4808:23

NFTA 81 Bus FAQ

How often does the NFTA 81 bus arrive?

Upcoming trips on the NFTA 81 bus route run approximately every 35 minutes, and you can view exact departure times and see how often the bus runs throughout the day by opening the Momego app and browsing the full schedule.

Is the NFTA 81 bus running on time, early or late?

Download the Momego app to track your bus live on a map, see real-time updates, and stay informed about any changes to the NFTA 81 bus schedule.

Are there any disruptions on the NFTA 81 bus route right now?

Open the Momego app to see detailed information about any active service disruptions affecting the 81 bus route, such as detours, stop changes, trip cancellations, or major delays. You can also subscribe to service alerts from NFTA in the app, so you’ll be notified of any current or upcoming disruptions and can plan your journey with confidence.

How many stops are there on the NFTA 81 bus route?

There are 41 bus stops on the NFTA 81 route.

Is the NFTA 81 bus route usually crowded?

In select cities, the Momego app shows real-time crowding levels for routes like the NFTA 81 bus route. You can even see predictions of how busy the bus is likely to be when it reaches your stop.

What is the closest NFTA 81 bus stop to me?

Open the Momego app to see your location on the map and instantly find the nearest stop for the NFTA 81 bus route.

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