B43 Bus Schedule: NYC MTA Route Map, Stops, Fare & Live Bus Time
The B43 bus schedule is for the NYC MTA Brooklyn local route between Greenpoint / Box Street and Lefferts Gardens / Prospect Park Station via Manhattan Avenue, Graham Avenue, Tompkins Avenue and Throop Avenue. This guide helps riders use the official timetable, MTA Bus Time, route map, major stops, first and late trips, OMNY fare, holiday notes, subway-transfer planning, accessibility tips and the common B43 mistakes that waste time.
B43 Daily Check Board — Use This Before Walking to the Stop
bookmark toolStart here when you need the next B43 bus. The B43 crosses several busy Brooklyn corridors, so the right answer is not just “what time.” You need the correct direction, exact stop, timepoint table, live arrival, OMNY payment method and active service alert.
Search B43
Use the exact route code B43. Do not confuse it with B44, B48, B62, Q43 or a nearby subway route.
Pick direction
Choose to Greenpoint Box St or to Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta before reading any time.
Open the MTA timetable
The official PDF shows weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday notes, fare notes and key timepoints.
Open Bus Time
Bus Time shows your exact stop, estimated arrivals, direction and live vehicle movement.
Check stop side
Greenpoint-bound and Lefferts Gardens-bound stops can be on different sides around Graham, Tompkins, Throop and Brooklyn Av.
Tap the same way
Use the same OMNY card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card for connected trips so your transfer works.
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📍 Open B43 Bus TimeQuick Answer: What Is the B43 Bus Schedule?
The B43 is an MTA Brooklyn local bus route labeled Greenpoint – Lefferts Gardens. It runs via Manhattan Avenue, Graham Avenue, Tompkins Avenue and Throop Avenue. The official timetable is useful for planned timepoints, but MTA Bus Time is the tool to use when you need the exact next bus at your own stop.
To Greenpoint
Use this direction when traveling toward Box St / Manhattan Av, Nassau Av, Greenpoint, northern Williamsburg or nearby G train access.
To Lefferts Gardens
Use this direction when traveling toward Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av, Prospect Park Station, Ocean Avenue or Prospect-Lefferts Gardens.
Subway transfer route
B43 can help connect to subway corridors near Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights and Prospect Park.
Live arrivals
Use MTA Bus Time when the bus is due soon because the PDF only shows key scheduled timepoints.
Local fare
B43 is local bus service. OMNY tap-and-go local bus fare rules apply at the front door.
Detour-sensitive
Graham Avenue, Tompkins Avenue, Throop Avenue and Flatbush/Ocean areas can be affected by construction, traffic and events.
Best B43 workflow: open the official B43 timetable, choose Greenpoint-bound or Lefferts Gardens-bound direction, check your exact stop in Bus Time, confirm OMNY or exact cash, read active alerts, then walk to the stop with a small buffer.
Official B43 MTA Tools for Schedule, Map, Stops, Fare and Live Times
Use these links for final verification. This guide explains the route clearly, but MTA controls the current timetable, stop changes, fare policy, accessibility details, alerts and live arrival data.
B43 Route Overview: Greenpoint to Lefferts Gardens
The B43 connects Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. It is useful for riders who need a north-south/east-west Brooklyn connection without making a long subway transfer, but it is still a local bus route, so exact stop choice and direction matter.
Greenpoint end
The north terminal area is Box St / Manhattan Av, with nearby Manhattan Av / Nassau Av and Greenpoint transfer context.
Williamsburg / Bed-Stuy core
Important timepoints include Graham Av / Grand St, Graham Av / Cook St, Tompkins Av / Myrtle Av and Tompkins Av / Fulton St.
Lefferts Gardens end
The south terminal area is Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av, near Prospect Park Station and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens.
⚠️ Timepoint warning
The official timetable shows key stops known as timepoints. Your exact stop may be between timepoints, so use MTA Bus Time before deciding when to leave.
B43 Schedule Summary: Weekday, Saturday, Sunday and Late-Night Planning
The B43 timetable has separate weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables. It includes late-night service, Monday-only and non-Monday notes for some early trips, plus holiday schedule rules. Use this table as an orientation shortcut only; the official MTA timetable and Bus Time should control your final trip.
| Service day | Direction | Start timepoint | Approx. first / last shown | Before leaving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | To Greenpoint Box St | Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av | About 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM from the first timepoint | Check Mon / xMon notes for early overnight trips. |
| Weekday | To Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta | Box St / Manhattan Av | About 12:20 AM to 11:55 PM from the first timepoint | Use Bus Time for exact stops along Graham, Tompkins, Brooklyn or Washington Av. |
| Saturday | To Greenpoint Box St | Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av | About 12:00 AM through late night | Weekend spacing is different from weekday peak service. |
| Saturday | To Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta | Box St / Manhattan Av | About 12:22 AM through late night | Check the Saturday table and live tracker together. |
| Sunday | To Greenpoint Box St | Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av | About 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM from the first timepoint | Do not use Saturday memory for Sunday trips. |
| Sunday | To Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta | Box St / Manhattan Av | About 12:05 AM to 11:55 PM from the first timepoint | Holiday service may use Sunday or Saturday schedules. |
💡 Simple rider rule
Use the PDF to understand the planned service pattern. Use Bus Time when you are deciding whether to walk to the stop now.
B43 Stops and Route Map: Box St, Graham Av, Tompkins Av, Throop Av and Lincoln Rd
The B43 has many local stops. The route uses several corridors, and some stop names repeat by cross street. Do not rely on “Graham Avenue” or “Tompkins Avenue” alone. Use the destination sign, the stop sign and MTA Bus Time.
Major stops to Greenpoint
Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av, Empire Blvd / Lamont Ct, Kingston Av / Fulton St, Throop Av / Myrtle Av, Flushing Av / Broadway, Graham Av / Grand St, Manhattan Av / Nassau Av and Box St / Manhattan Av.
Major stops to Lefferts Gardens
Box St / Manhattan Av, Manhattan Av / Nassau Av, Graham Av / Grand St, Graham Av / Cook St, Tompkins Av / Myrtle Av, Tompkins Av / Fulton St, Brooklyn Av / Montgomery St, Washington Av / Empire Blvd and Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av.
Exact stop matters
Use the stop name or stop code in Bus Time. One street name is not enough on long Brooklyn corridors.
Stop-side checklist
- Route sign: confirm the stop sign lists B43.
- Direction: check whether the bus is going to Greenpoint Box St or Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta.
- Stop code: use the posted stop code in MTA Bus Time where possible.
- Transfer buffer: add walking time near Prospect Park Station, Broadway, Nassau Av and subway transfers.
- Detour check: construction or street closures on Graham, Tompkins, Throop or Flatbush can affect stops.
⚠️ Map warning
This embedded map is for discovery only. Use the official MTA route page, Bus Time and current alerts for final boarding.
B43 Live Tracker: How to Use MTA Bus Time Correctly
MTA Bus Time is the fastest way to check live B43 arrivals. The official timetable gives the planned pattern, while Bus Time shows exact stop-level estimates, nearby stops, active alerts and live vehicle movement.
Search B43
Open Bus Time and search B43. Do not search only by street name because several routes may appear nearby.
Choose direction
Select to Greenpoint Box St or to Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta before choosing a stop.
Select exact stop
Use the stop name, nearby map or posted stop code. This avoids the wrong-side-of-street mistake.
Read alerts
If arrivals look strange, check detours, construction, weather, street events and service status.
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⏱️ Open B43 Bus TimeB43 Fare and OMNY: Local Bus Fare, Transfers, Cash and Kids
B43 uses MTA local bus fare rules. Most riders can tap a contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device or OMNY Card at the front door. Use the same payment method for connected trips so the transfer is recognized.
| Fare topic | What B43 riders should know | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Base fare | MTA lists local, limited, rush and Select Bus Service bus fare at $3 for most riders. | Confusing local bus fare with express bus fare. |
| OMNY | Tap at the front door with a contactless card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card. | Switching cards or devices and losing transfer tracking. |
| Transfer | Use the same card or device for both legs of the trip. | Paying with one device on the bus and another at the subway. |
| Cash | Exact change is accepted on local buses. Ask for a paper transfer if you need one. | Using bills, expecting change or forgetting to ask for a transfer. |
| Children | Children under 44 inches ride free with a fare-paying adult under MTA rules. | Not checking child height rules before family trips. |
⚠️ Same-card transfer rule
Use the same card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card for every leg of the trip. Switching payment methods can create an extra charge.
B43 Holiday and Reference Notes
The B43 timetable includes reference notes for Monday-only and non-Monday trips, plus holiday schedule rules. These notes matter most for early overnight rides, holiday work shifts, airport connections through subway transfers and medical or school travel.
- Mon: the trip only runs on Mondays.
- xMon: the trip does not run on Mondays.
- Major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day use Sunday schedule.
- Independence Day and Presidents Day: the timetable lists Saturday schedule.
- Reduced weekday holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas week may use reduced weekday service.
- Final check: use the MTA app or Service Status before traveling on a holiday.
💡 Appointment rule
For work, school, medical visits, subway transfers or late-night trips, take one earlier B43 when possible. Local street traffic can change the real arrival.
B43 Connections: Subway, Neighborhoods and Nearby Brooklyn Routes
The B43 is useful because it crosses multiple Brooklyn neighborhoods where subway routes are not always direct. It can help with local trips between Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, but nearby routes can confuse riders if they board without checking the destination sign.
Subway transfer logic
Useful connection areas include Greenpoint / Nassau Av, Broadway, Flushing Av, Fulton St, Eastern Parkway area and Prospect Park Station.
Nearby route confusion
B48 and B43 can both appear relevant in parts of Brooklyn, but they are not the same route. Check the route sign.
Major bus corridor nearby
B44 / B44-SBS is a different Nostrand Avenue corridor. Do not use B44 times for B43 travel.
⚠️ Wrong-route trap
Brooklyn corridors often have several bus routes close together. Do not board only because the bus is heading in the right general direction. Confirm the destination sign says B43 and matches your direction.
Accessibility and First-Time Rider Help for B43
For seniors, wheelchair users, riders with mobility devices, caregivers, students and first-time riders, the safest habit is to confirm route, direction, exact stop and fare before leaving home. At the stop, stand where the operator can see you and check the destination sign before boarding.
- Before leaving: use the route page and Bus Time together.
- At the stop: wait near the bus stop sign and be visible to the operator.
- Mobility needs: ask for ramp, lift or kneeling help when needed.
- Vision support: ask the operator to call your stop if you need help.
- Caregiver tip: share route number, direction, exact stop name and stop code, not just “Graham Av.”
- Late-night tip: Request-A-Stop may be available on local bus routes from 10 PM to 5 AM when the operator can stop safely.
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♿ Open Bus AccessibilityCommon B43 Schedule Mistakes That Waste Time
Using only the PDF
The PDF shows timepoints. Bus Time shows your exact stop-level arrival.
Wrong direction
Greenpoint-bound and Lefferts Gardens-bound stops can be on different sides of the street.
Street-name guessing
There are multiple stops along Graham, Tompkins, Throop and Brooklyn Av. Use the stop code.
Payment mismatch
Using different OMNY devices can break transfer tracking.
Ignoring Mon / xMon notes
Some early overnight trips have Monday-only or non-Monday notes. Check the reference notes.
Skipping alerts
Construction, street fairs, traffic and weather can delay buses or move stops.
Related BusSchedules.org Guides for MTA Brooklyn Riders
These related guides help B43 riders continue planning with official MTA tools, nearby Brooklyn routes, Bus Time workflows and local/SBS comparison pages.
B43 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the B43 bus route?
The B43 is an NYC MTA Brooklyn local bus route between Greenpoint and Lefferts Gardens via Manhattan Avenue, Graham Avenue, Tompkins Avenue and Throop Avenue.
Where can I find the official B43 bus schedule?
Use the official MTA B43 timetable. It includes weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, reference notes, fare information and route timepoints.
How do I track the B43 bus live?
Open MTA Bus Time and search B43. Choose the direction to Greenpoint Box St or to Lefferts Gardens Prospect Pk Sta, then select your exact stop.
Does the B43 go to Greenpoint?
Yes. The Greenpoint-bound destination is Box St / Manhattan Av, with nearby Manhattan Av / Nassau Av timepoint context.
Does the B43 go to Lefferts Gardens?
Yes. The Lefferts Gardens-bound destination is Prospect Park Station / Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av area.
What are the main B43 timepoints?
Main timepoints include Lincoln Rd / Flatbush Av, Empire Blvd / Lamont Ct, Kingston Av / Fulton St, Throop Av / Myrtle Av, Flushing Av / Broadway, Graham Av / Grand St, Manhattan Av / Nassau Av and Box St / Manhattan Av.
How much is the B43 bus fare?
MTA lists the fare for local, limited, rush and Select Bus Service buses at $3 for most riders. Reduced-fare riders should check current MTA reduced-fare rules.
Can I use OMNY on the B43?
Yes. Tap a contactless card, phone, wearable device or OMNY Card at the front door. Use the same card or device for transfers.
Does the B43 run on weekends?
Yes. The official B43 timetable includes Saturday and Sunday service tables. Weekend spacing and trip times differ from weekday service.
What does Mon or xMon mean in the B43 timetable?
Mon means the trip only runs on Mondays. xMon means the trip does not run on Mondays. These notes usually matter most for early overnight trips.
Why is my B43 bus not showing in Bus Time?
The trip may not have started, the wrong stop or direction may be selected, live data may be temporarily unavailable, or an alert or detour may affect arrival information.
Is BusSchedules.org the official MTA website?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent rider guide. Always verify final schedules, stop changes, fares, accessibility details and alerts directly with MTA.
Final Rider Summary: Best Way to Use the B43 Bus Schedule
The best way to use the B43 bus schedule is to open the official MTA B43 timetable, choose the correct direction, confirm the exact stop, and then use MTA Bus Time for live arrivals. The route connects Greenpoint and Lefferts Gardens via Manhattan Avenue, Graham Avenue, Tompkins Avenue and Throop Avenue.
Remember the big three: the PDF shows timepoints, Bus Time shows stop-level arrivals, and the destination sign confirms whether you are boarding the correct B43. For work, school, subway transfers, medical trips and late-night rides, check live arrivals and alerts before leaving.
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