NYC bus route planner
Take the bus—even when you want no subway at all.
Choose Fastest for the shortest expected trip, Bus only for a route that stays on buses and walking, or Subway for a train-focused journey. BoroWay keeps every leg together from your starting address to the destination.
Choose how you want to travel
Use Fastest, Bus only or Subway before planning. Bus-only results exclude subway trains while still showing walks, bus routes, directions and transfers.
Know the exact nearest stop
Go anchors live arrivals to the closest verified stop, shows its intersection and walk distance, lists every route serving it, and pairs each destination with minutes and stops away.
Follow one navigation map
The iPhone app keeps the complete path, large next-step guidance, spoken instructions, transfer reminders and a get-ready-to-exit alert in one live trip.
Keep accessibility honest
When step-free routing is selected, BoroWay uses its verified subway accessibility path rather than claiming an unverified bus or station connection is step-free.
Rider questions
NYC transit questions, answered clearly.
Can I plan a trip using only NYC buses?
Yes. Choose Bus only before planning and BoroWay will look for a practical address-to-address trip made from walking and scheduled bus legs, without subway trains.
Does BoroWay always choose a bus?
Only when you select Bus only. The default Fastest mode compares available walking, bus, subway and mixed trips and chooses the shortest expected door-to-door arrival.
Are bus times live?
Yes. Go shows MTA Bus Time predictions for the closest verified stop, including destination, minutes and stops away. Predictions can change with traffic and operations, so BoroWay also shows freshness and keeps the stop identity visible when a vehicle estimate is unavailable.
Can I choose fewer transfers?
Yes. BoroWay Pro includes a fewer-transfer preference for riders who would rather make a simpler trip than save every possible minute.