B47 Bus Schedule Finder for Brooklyn MTA Stops, Map, Fare, Alerts & Live Times
The B47 is a Brooklyn MTA local bus route between Kings Plaza and Bedford-Stuyvesant, running via Broadway, Ralph Avenue and Avenue U. This rider-first guide helps you open the official MTA schedule, check Bus Time live arrivals, choose the right direction, confirm stops, pay with OMNY and avoid common Brooklyn transfer mistakes.
What B47 Riders Want First When They Open This Page
A B47 rider usually needs a decision, not a long intro. They may be at Kings Plaza, Woodhull Hospital, Broadway, Ralph Avenue, Crown Heights, Brownsville, East Flatbush, Remsen Village, Flatlands, Mill Basin or Marine Park. They want to know whether the next B47 is coming, which side of the street to stand on, whether they are going toward Kings Plaza or Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital, and whether service alerts will affect the trip.
Next B47 live time
The user needs the MTA Bus Time arrival for the exact stop, not a stale screenshot.
Correct direction
B47 riders must choose Kings Plaza via Ralph Av or Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital via Ralph Av.
Stop ID and stop side
Ralph Avenue and Broadway stops can be close together, but the correct side matters.
Fare and OMNY
Riders need local bus fare, OMNY tap-to-pay, MetroCard notes and transfer awareness.
Weekend or school-day changes
Holiday schedules and school-day trips can change which times actually operate.
Transfers nearby
B47 trips often involve subway or bus transfers around Broadway, Fulton, Crown Heights or Kings Plaza.
Quick answer: For the B47 bus schedule, use the official MTA B47 timetable and MTA Bus Time. Choose your direction first: to Kings Plaza via Ralph Av or to Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital via Ralph Av. Then select your exact stop, confirm live arrivals, check service alerts and use the same OMNY card or device if you need a free transfer.
Need the nearest B47 stop before choosing direction?
🗺️ Find B47 Stops Near MeB47 Live Finder — Use This Like a Mini MTA App
Brooklyn rider toolThis section is designed for the first screen. A rider can open the official schedule, open MTA Bus Time, check fares and verify service alerts without scrolling through filler. For an NYC MTA route page, this is the right priority: live arrival first, static schedule second, deeper route guidance after that.
To Kings Plaza
Use this direction if you are traveling south toward Avenue U / East 54th Street, Kings Plaza, Mill Basin, Marine Park or Flatlands.
To Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital
Use this direction if you are traveling north toward Broadway / Marcus Garvey Boulevard and the Woodhull Hospital area.
MTA Bus Time
Use Bus Time for the exact stop. Search B47, choose direction, then select your stop for real-time arrivals.
OMNY and fare
Use the official MTA fare page for current local bus fare, OMNY tap-to-pay, MetroCard and reduced-fare information.
Service alerts
Check alerts before leaving, especially around roadwork, detours, school traffic, hospital-area congestion or temporary stop changes.
Transfer check
Plan subway and bus transfers around Broadway, Fulton Street, Crown Heights, Brownsville, Kings Plaza and nearby Brooklyn routes.
⚠️ Direction mistake that hurts B47 riders
Do not board just because the bus says B47. Check whether it is going to Kings Plaza or to Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital. The same route number can serve the opposite direction from a nearby stop.
Official B47 MTA Links for Schedule, Map, Bus Time, Fare and Alerts
These are the official action links a B47 rider needs. Keep them high on the page because they solve user intent quickly and reduce pogo-sticking back to Google.
B47 Bus Quick Answer: Route Map, Stops and Live Times
The B47 is an NYC MTA Brooklyn local bus route between Kings Plaza and Bedford-Stuyvesant / Woodhull Hospital. The main corridor uses Broadway, Ralph Avenue and Avenue U. For the most accurate ride, open MTA Bus Time, search B47, pick your direction, select your exact stop and check current arrivals before walking to the stop.
💡 The B47 5-check rule
Before leaving, confirm five things: direction, stop ID, live arrival, fare/payment method and service alerts. This is the fastest way to avoid the wrong-side stop problem on Ralph Avenue or Broadway.
- For live arrivals: use MTA Bus Time and choose the exact B47 stop.
- For printed schedule: use the official MTA B47 timetable.
- For route map: use MTA Brooklyn bus maps and Bus Time stop lists.
- For fare: use MTA fare guidance and OMNY tap-to-pay information.
- For alerts: check MTA alerts before a work, school, hospital or transfer trip.
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Source Verification and Editorial Trust Check
Updated for June 5, 2026. This independent rider guide uses official MTA schedule, MTA Bus Time, MTA fare and MTA map resources as the primary route references. The goal is to help riders reach the official tools faster, not replace MTA’s live service data.
Important: B47 schedules, stops, school-day trips, holiday service, detours, fare policies, OMNY rules and live arrivals can change. Always verify the final trip with MTA before a time-sensitive ride, appointment, school pickup, shift, transfer or late-night trip.
B47 Stops, Stop ID, Stop Side, Broadway, Ralph Avenue and Avenue U
B47 riders need to be careful with stop direction. The route serves a long Brooklyn corridor, and nearby stops can look similar on a map. A northbound stop toward Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital is not the same as a southbound stop toward Kings Plaza. On wide or busy streets, the correct stop may be across the road or at a different corner.
🚏 Stop ID is safer than guessing from an intersection
If MTA Bus Time shows a stop ID or exact stop name, use that instead of guessing by street name. Streets such as Broadway, Ralph Avenue, Clarkson Avenue, Remsen Avenue, Mill Avenue and Avenue U can have nearby stops serving different directions, different routes or different transfer patterns.
🧭 Direction comes before departure time
First choose whether you are going to Kings Plaza or to Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital. Then choose your stop. If the direction is wrong, the next-arrival time is useless even if the route number is correct.
🏥 Woodhull Hospital-area caution
If your trip is for a medical appointment or hospital visit near Woodhull, leave extra time. Hospital trips are less forgiving because a missed bus can mean a missed check-in window. Use live arrivals before walking, and double-check the stop side near Broadway and Marcus Garvey Boulevard.
⚠️ Wrong-side stop warning
Do not board only because the bus says B47. Check the destination sign. If it says Kings Plaza and you need Woodhull, or if it says Woodhull and you need Kings Plaza, you are on the wrong direction.
Need B47 stop discovery first?
🚏 Find B47 Stops Near MeB47 Live Tracker: MTA Bus Time vs Static Schedule
A static schedule tells you the planned service. MTA Bus Time tells you what is happening closer to real time. For a Brooklyn local route like the B47, live tracking matters because street traffic, roadwork, school dismissal, hospital traffic, congestion and temporary stop changes can affect the bus.
📲 Best B47 live-tracker workflow
- Open MTA Bus Time: search B47.
- Choose direction: to Kings Plaza or to Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital.
- Select exact stop: use the stop name or stop ID shown by MTA.
- Look for vehicle status: “approaching,” “at stop,” or arrival minutes can change quickly.
- Read alerts: detours and moved stops may not be obvious from the route number alone.
💡 When Bus Time shows no B47 arrival
No live arrival does not always mean the route is not running. It may mean the trip has not started, the stop direction is wrong, the GPS feed is delayed, service is on a different schedule, or a detour is active. Check the official timetable and alerts before assuming cancellation.
Open the official B47 live arrival search.
📍 Open MTA Bus Time B47B47 Fare, OMNY, MetroCard, Transfers and Payment Mistakes
The B47 is a local NYC bus route, so riders should use MTA’s current local bus fare rules. MTA states that most riders pay the standard subway and local bus fare, and OMNY lets riders tap with a contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device or OMNY card. Always verify current fares on the official MTA fare page before relying on a saved article.
💳 OMNY transfer rule that riders forget
If you need a free transfer, use the same card or device for both legs of your trip. Do not tap with a phone on one ride and a physical card on another unless they are the same payment credential recognized by OMNY. Mixing payment methods can break the transfer benefit.
🧾 Cash and MetroCard caution
Some riders still plan around cash or MetroCard habits. Before a trip, check current MTA rules because fare media policies can change. If you use OMNY, make sure your phone battery, card or wearable is ready before boarding.
⚠️ Fare mistake that costs NYC bus riders
Do not use different payment methods for connected rides if you expect a transfer. Use the same OMNY card, contactless card or device as instructed by MTA.
Check current MTA local bus fare and OMNY rules.
💳 Open MTA FaresB47 Weekend Schedule, Holiday Service and School-Day Trips
Weekend and holiday trips are where riders make avoidable mistakes. A weekday B47 habit may not match a holiday schedule. The official MTA timetable includes holiday guidance and school-day trip notes, so check the current PDF or schedule page when the trip matters.
📅 Weekend checks that matter
- Saturday service: check the official schedule, not a weekday screenshot.
- Sunday service: confirm first trip, last trip and gaps before leaving.
- Holiday service: MTA may use different service patterns depending on the holiday.
- School-day trips: trips marked for school days may not operate when schools are closed.
- Late-night riding: use MTA Bus Time before walking to a quiet stop.
💡 Weekend survival rule
For Saturday, Sunday or holiday trips, open the official schedule first, then Bus Time. Do not rely on a weekday commute memory.
B47 Rush Hour, School Dismissal, Woodhull Trips, Kings Plaza and Bus Bunching
Official schedules show planned timepoints, but Brooklyn streets decide the ride. B47 service can be affected by school dismissal, shopping traffic near Kings Plaza, hospital trips near Woodhull, congestion along Broadway and Ralph Avenue, double parking, construction, weather and transfer crowds.
🏙️ What bus bunching means on the B47
Bus bunching happens when one bus gets delayed and the bus behind it catches up. The first bus becomes more crowded because more riders are waiting, which slows boarding even more. Sometimes two B47 buses arrive close together after a long gap.
🎒 School dismissal caution
Afternoon school traffic can slow local routes. If you ride with a stroller, groceries, mobility device or a tight subway transfer, add extra time around school dismissal and peak travel windows.
🛒 Kings Plaza travel tip
Kings Plaza trips can be affected by shopping traffic, weekend demand and nearby bus connections. If you are returning from shopping or connecting to another bus, check Bus Time before leaving the mall area.
🏥 Woodhull Hospital travel tip
Hospital trips need more buffer. If you have an appointment, do not plan a zero-minute transfer. Use Bus Time, leave earlier and confirm the stop side before walking.
Common B47 Schedule Mistakes That Make Riders Miss the Bus
Wrong direction
The rider boards B47 but needs the opposite destination. Fix it by reading the destination sign first.
Wrong stop side
The rider waits across the street from the correct direction. Fix it with stop ID and Bus Time direction.
Old screenshot
The rider uses an old timetable screenshot instead of current MTA schedule and live arrivals.
Holiday assumption
The rider assumes normal weekday service on a holiday. Fix it by checking the official schedule notes.
Transfer payment error
The rider uses different payment methods and loses expected transfer benefits. Use the same OMNY method.
Tracker panic
No live result does not always mean no bus. Check direction, stop, official schedule and alerts.
Smart Brooklyn Internal Route Hub: Related NYC MTA Bus Pages
These internal links help B47 riders continue planning inside BusSchedules.org instead of returning to Google. The best internal links are route-neighbor, borough, transfer and NYC-MTA intent links — not random stuffing.
💡 Internal-link logic
This hub links B47 to nearby Brooklyn local routes, NYC express routes and general MTA resources. That supports user flow and helps search engines understand this page as part of a broader NYC bus schedule cluster.
B47 Bus Map Near Me for Brooklyn Stops, Route Direction and Live Times
The map below is for discovery only. It can help you find nearby B47 stops, but it should not replace MTA Bus Time. After finding a possible stop, verify direction, stop ID, live arrival and service alerts with MTA.
B47 Bus Schedule FAQs for NYC Riders
Where does the B47 bus go?
The B47 runs between Kings Plaza and Bedford-Stuyvesant / Woodhull Hospital, mainly using Broadway, Ralph Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn.
How do I check live B47 bus times?
Use MTA Bus Time and search for B47. Choose the correct direction, then select your exact stop to see live arrivals.
Which direction should I choose for the B47?
Choose “to Kings Plaza via Ralph Av” if you are traveling south toward Avenue U / East 54th Street. Choose “to Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital via Ralph Av” if you are traveling north toward Broadway and Woodhull Hospital.
How much is the B47 bus fare?
The B47 is a local MTA bus route. Check the official MTA fare page for the current local bus fare, OMNY tap-to-pay rules, reduced fare and transfer information.
Does the B47 run on weekends?
The B47 has weekend service, but times and frequency can differ from weekdays. Always check the official MTA timetable and Bus Time before a Saturday, Sunday or holiday trip.
Why is the B47 not showing in Bus Time?
The trip may not have started, your selected stop or direction may be wrong, GPS data may be delayed, or a detour may affect the stop. Check MTA alerts and the official schedule before assuming the bus is not running.
Can I transfer from the B47 to subway or another bus?
Yes, depending on where you board and exit. Use MTA Trip Planner or a map app to plan subway and bus transfers. For OMNY transfer benefits, use the same payment method for connected rides.
Is the B47 good for Kings Plaza?
Yes, the B47 serves the Kings Plaza direction. Check Bus Time before leaving the mall area because shopping traffic and weekend demand can affect travel.
Is the B47 good for Woodhull Hospital?
Yes, the B47 serves the Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital direction. If you have an appointment, leave extra buffer time and confirm the correct stop side before walking.
Is BusSchedules.org the official B47 operator?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent guide. Always verify exact B47 times, stops, fares, maps, accessibility details and alerts with MTA.
Final Rider Summary: The Smart Way to Use the B47 Bus Schedule
The B47 is not a route where you should rely on memory alone. First choose the correct direction: Kings Plaza or Bed-Stuy Woodhull Hospital. Then open MTA Bus Time, select your exact stop, check live arrivals, confirm fare/payment and read service alerts before leaving.
For the most reliable trip, use the official MTA timetable for planning and MTA Bus Time for live arrival decisions. If a map app, old screenshot and MTA data disagree, trust the current official MTA tools first.
This page is built around real NYC rider intent: fast official links, live tracker help, stop-side warnings, OMNY/fare guidance, weekend cautions, Brooklyn transfer logic and internal route links for continued trip planning.