B20 Bus Schedule Finder: Ridgewood, Broadway Junction, East New York, Spring Creek Stops & Live Times
The B20 bus schedule is for MTA Brooklyn local bus service between Ridgewood and Spring Creek via Pennsylvania Avenue and Decatur Street. Use this guide to open the official MTA timetable, track the B20 live in Bus Time, understand the Ridgewood-bound and Spring Creek-bound stop pattern, check local bus fare and OMNY rules, read holiday notes, avoid wrong-stop mistakes around Broadway Junction and Pennsylvania Avenue, and plan a safer trip without relying on an old screenshot.
B20 Daily Check Board — Use This Before Waiting at the Stop
Brooklyn bus shortcutStart here for a real B20 trip. The B20 crosses several places where riders often choose the wrong direction: Ridgewood, Fresh Pond Road, Broadway Junction, East New York, Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden Boulevard and the Brooklyn Mail Facility area. Do these checks in order.
Pick direction
Choose to Ridgewood or to Spring Creek. The same street name can appear in both directions.
Open official timetable
Use the MTA B20 PDF for planned weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday timepoint schedules.
Use Bus Time
Search B20 in MTA Bus Time for the exact stop, live arrival, current direction and service alert.
Check the stop side
Broadway Junction, Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard stops can be direction-sensitive.
Confirm fare
B20 is a local bus. Use OMNY, the same card or device for transfers, or exact coins where accepted.
Read alerts
Construction, traffic, weather, police activity, subway transfers and holiday service can change timing.
Need the next B20 right now? Open official MTA Bus Time first.
📍 Open B20 Bus TimeWhat B20 Riders Want First from the Schedule Page
A B20 bus schedule search is usually urgent. Riders want to know where the next B20 is, whether it is going to Ridgewood or Spring Creek, which Broadway Junction or Pennsylvania Avenue stop to use, whether the PDF time is a real stop time or only a timepoint, and how OMNY transfers work with nearby subway or bus routes.
“Where is the next B20?”
Use MTA Bus Time or the MTA app for live bus arrivals, stop-level predictions, route direction and service status.
“What time does it leave?”
Use the official B20 timetable for scheduled timepoints, weekday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday patterns.
“Which stop do I use?”
Confirm the endpoint first, then match the exact stop in Bus Time. Do not rely only on a street name.
“How much is the fare?”
B20 is a local MTA bus. Most riders pay the current local bus fare, with OMNY transfers when rules are met.
“Is this the B83?”
No. B20 and B83 both relate to East New York and Spring Creek searches, but they are different MTA routes.
“Why is it delayed?”
Broadway Junction traffic, Pennsylvania Avenue movement, school rush, construction and weather can affect waits.
Quick answer: For the current B20 bus schedule, open the official MTA B20 timetable and then check MTA Bus Time for your exact stop. The B20 is listed as Ridgewood – Spring Creek via Pennsylvania Av / Decatur St. The PDF shows key timepoints, not every stop, so use Bus Time or the MTA app for stop-level arrivals before leaving.
Best workflow: choose Ridgewood-bound or Spring Creek-bound service, open the official timetable, check Bus Time, verify fare and transfer rules, then read alerts before walking to the stop.
Official B20 MTA Tools for Schedule, Map, Stops, Fare and Live Times
Use these official links for final verification. This guide explains the route in plain English, but the MTA controls exact B20 times, live arrivals, fares, alerts, stop changes and accessibility rules.
B20 Route Overview: Ridgewood, Broadway Junction, East New York and Spring Creek
The B20 is a Brooklyn local bus route connecting Ridgewood and Spring Creek. The official MTA timetable describes it as local bus service via Pennsylvania Avenue / Decatur Street. Important rider areas include Fresh Pond Road, Putnam Avenue, Broadway Junction, Van Sinderen Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden Boulevard and the Brooklyn Mail Facility / Spring Creek end.
To Ridgewood
Use this direction when traveling from the Spring Creek / Brooklyn Mail Facility side toward Broadway Junction, Fresh Pond Road and Putnam Avenue / Forest Avenue.
To Spring Creek
Use this direction when traveling from Ridgewood or Broadway Junction toward Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden Boulevard and Postal Facility Road.
Live Bus Time
The PDF is for planning. Bus Time is the tool to use when you are about to walk to the stop.
⚠️ Timepoint warning
The official B20 timetable shows key stops known as timepoints. Your actual bus stop may be between timepoints, so always use MTA Bus Time or the MTA app for the nearest stop and live arrival.
B20 Bus Times: Weekday, Saturday and Sunday Planning Summary
This table is a planning shortcut, not a replacement for Bus Time. Use it to understand the B20 service span, then open the official timetable and live tracker for exact stop-level timing.
| Service day | Direction | First listed timepoint pattern | Late service pattern | Rider warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | To Ridgewood | Early morning from Postal Facility Road / At Facility. | Service continues past midnight in the printed schedule. | Not every row serves every timepoint; read the columns carefully. |
| Weekday | To Spring Creek | Early morning from Putnam Avenue / Forest Avenue. | Service continues late night toward Brooklyn Mail Facility. | Broadway Junction and Pennsylvania Avenue traffic can shift real arrivals. |
| Saturday | Both directions | Morning service begins later than some weekday patterns. | Late service continues into the night. | Weekend spacing is wider, so check Bus Time before walking. |
| Sunday | Both directions | Sunday service is published separately in the B20 timetable. | Late-night rows can cross after midnight. | Holiday service may use Sunday, Saturday or reduced weekday schedules. |
💡 Practical timing rule
Use the printed timetable to choose the trip window, then use MTA Bus Time to decide when to leave home. If the trip connects with a subway, work shift, school, appointment or another bus, check both legs.
B20 Bus Stops: Key Timepoints by Direction
The official timetable does not list every physical B20 stop in a full stop-by-stop format. It lists key timepoints. Use these as route anchors, then confirm the exact bus stop in Bus Time.
To Ridgewood timepoints
Postal Facility Rd / At Facility, Eldert Ln / Linden Blvd, Ashford St / Linden Blvd, Pennsylvania Av / New Lots Av, Pennsylvania Av / Sutter Av, Jamaica Av / Broadway, Fulton St / Van Sinderen Av, Broadway / Cooper St, Putnam Av / Fresh Pond Rd and Putnam Av / Forest Av.
To Spring Creek timepoints
Putnam Av / Forest Av, 67 Av / Fresh Pond Rd, Schaefer St / Broadway, Van Sinderen Av / Fulton St, Fulton St / Alabama Av, Pennsylvania Av / Sutter Av, Pennsylvania Av / New Lots Av, Ashford St / Linden Blvd, Eldert Ln / Linden Blvd and Postal Facility Rd / Brooklyn Mail Facility.
Transfer-heavy areas
Broadway Junction, Fulton Street, Van Sinderen Avenue, Fresh Pond Road and Pennsylvania Avenue can involve nearby subway or bus transfers. Check direction before boarding.
- Ridgewood end: Putnam Avenue / Forest Avenue is the key Ridgewood-side timepoint.
- Broadway Junction area: confirm whether you need Van Sinderen Avenue, Fulton Street, Broadway or Cooper Street.
- East New York corridor: Pennsylvania Avenue stops can be close together but direction-specific.
- Spring Creek end: Postal Facility Road / Brooklyn Mail Facility is the Spring Creek-side terminal area.
- Exact stop: use Bus Time, not just a street name, before waiting.
B20 Route Map and Live Tracker: Ridgewood to Spring Creek
The map below helps you understand the general B20 corridor. It is not the final source for stop timing. Use the official MTA B20 timetable and Bus Time for route direction, stop-level arrivals, alerts and current service conditions.
Search B20
Open MTA Bus Time and search B20, not only the street name or neighborhood name.
Choose direction
Select Ridgewood-bound or Spring Creek-bound service before choosing a stop.
Pick exact stop
Use the stop map, stop code or exact intersection to avoid waiting on the wrong side.
Check alerts
If arrivals look odd, check service alerts and the MTA app before assuming the bus is not running.
Need stop-level arrivals for your exact B20 stop?
📍 Open B20 Live TrackerB20 Bus Fare: OMNY, Cash, Transfers, Children and Reduced Fare
The B20 is a local MTA bus route. MTA’s current subway and bus fare page lists the fare for most local, limited, rush and Select Bus Service bus riders at $3. Reduced fares are available for seniors and people with qualifying disabilities. Use the same OMNY card, phone, wearable or OMNY Card for transfers so the system can recognize your trip correctly.
| Fare topic | B20 rider rule | Best official check |
|---|---|---|
| Local fare | Most riders pay the MTA local bus fare. | MTA subway and bus fare page |
| OMNY | Tap with the same card or device for transfers and fare cap tracking. | OMNY / MTA fare rules |
| Cash | Exact change is accepted at the farebox; change is not provided. | Current MTA fare page |
| Transfers | Use the same payment method for your bus-to-bus, subway-to-bus or bus-to-subway transfer. | MTA fare transfer section |
| Children | Children under 44 inches ride free when accompanied by an adult. | MTA fare page |
⚠️ Transfer mistake
Do not switch between your phone wallet, watch, physical card and OMNY Card during the same trip if you want the transfer and fare-cap logic to work cleanly.
B20 Holiday Schedule: Sunday, Saturday and Reduced Weekday Notes
The official B20 timetable includes holiday guidance. Major holidays can use Sunday service, Saturday service or reduced weekday service depending on the date. On days not listed by MTA, a weekday schedule runs unless MTA posts a service change.
- Sunday schedule holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Saturday schedule holidays: Independence Day and Presidents Day.
- Reduced weekday schedule: Martin Luther King Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas week.
- Best action: check the current B20 timetable and MTA service alerts before holiday travel.
- Weekend warning: do not use weekday memory on Saturdays, Sundays or holiday periods.
Traveling on a holiday or weekend? Check official MTA alerts before leaving.
⚠️ Open MTA Service AlertsB20 Accessibility and Senior Rider Help
MTA says New York City Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For B20 riders, the street-level reality still matters: stop crowding, parked vehicles, curb condition, snow, rain, construction fencing and wrong-side waiting can make a simple local bus trip harder.
- Wait where visible: stand near the bus stop where the operator can see you.
- Signal the operator: especially if you need ramp, kneeling or extra boarding time.
- Lock brakes: wheelchair and scooter users should follow MTA boarding and securement guidance.
- Priority seating: seats near the front are intended for seniors and riders with disabilities.
- Caregiver tip: send the rider the exact stop, direction and Bus Time link, not only “Broadway Junction.”
Need official MTA bus accessibility help?
♿ Open Accessible Bus GuideB20 vs B83: Do Not Mix Up Spring Creek Bus Searches
B20 and B83 searches can overlap because both are tied to East New York, Pennsylvania Avenue and Spring Creek-area planning. They are not the same route. The safest method is to confirm the route code on the stop sign, the bus destination sign and the Bus Time route result before boarding.
B20 Ridgewood – Spring Creek
Use this page for Ridgewood, Fresh Pond Road, Broadway Junction, Pennsylvania Avenue and Brooklyn Mail Facility / Spring Creek trips.
B83 different route
Do not board B83 just because it appears near East New York or Gateway-area search results. Confirm your endpoint first.
Third-party app mismatch
Map apps can be useful for discovery, but official MTA timetable, Bus Time and MTA alerts should decide the trip.
Common B20 Schedule Mistakes That Cause Missed Buses
Using the PDF only
The PDF shows timepoints. Bus Time shows the exact stop and live arrival.
Wrong direction
Ridgewood-bound and Spring Creek-bound stops may be on different sides or nearby streets.
Broadway Junction guessing
Broadway Junction has several nearby bus and subway points. Check the exact B20 stop.
Confusing B20 and B83
Both can appear in Spring Creek searches. Confirm the bus route code before boarding.
Ignoring holidays
The B20 timetable includes Sunday, Saturday and reduced weekday holiday patterns.
Switching OMNY methods
Use the same card or device for transfers and weekly fare cap tracking.
Related BusSchedules.org Guides for B20 Riders
These links keep the rider journey inside BusSchedules.org and connect B20 users to nearby MTA, Brooklyn and route-number planning pages.
B20 Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the B20 bus schedule?
The B20 bus schedule is the MTA Brooklyn local bus timetable for Ridgewood – Spring Creek service via Pennsylvania Avenue and Decatur Street.
Where can I find the official B20 timetable?
Use the official MTA B20 schedule page. It includes the current PDF-style timetable, timepoint stops, fare notes and holiday schedule guidance.
How do I track the B20 bus live?
Use MTA Bus Time and search B20. Choose the correct direction and select your exact stop for live arrival estimates.
Where does the B20 bus go?
The B20 connects Ridgewood, Fresh Pond Road, Broadway Junction, East New York, Pennsylvania Avenue, Linden Boulevard and Spring Creek / Brooklyn Mail Facility areas.
What are the B20 directions?
The practical directions are to Ridgewood and to Spring Creek. Always match the destination sign and Bus Time direction before boarding.
Does the B20 serve Broadway Junction?
Yes. The B20 timetable includes timepoints around Broadway, Cooper Street, Fulton Street and Van Sinderen Avenue, which are important for Broadway Junction-area transfers.
How much is the B20 bus fare?
The B20 is a local MTA bus. Most riders pay the current local bus fare listed by MTA. Reduced fares are available for eligible seniors and people with qualifying disabilities.
Can I use OMNY on the B20?
Yes. You can tap with a contactless card, smartphone, wearable device or OMNY Card. Use the same payment method for transfers.
Does the B20 run on weekends?
Yes. The official B20 timetable includes Saturday and Sunday schedules. Weekend service is different from weekday service, so check the correct table and Bus Time.
Does the B20 have holiday service changes?
Yes. The B20 timetable includes Sunday, Saturday and reduced weekday holiday patterns depending on the holiday. Check the current PDF and service alerts before traveling.
Why is my B20 not showing in Bus Time?
You may have selected the wrong direction, wrong stop, wrong service day, or a service alert may be active. Check the official timetable, Bus Time and MTA app.
Is the B20 the same as the B83?
No. B20 and B83 are different MTA routes. Because both can appear in East New York or Spring Creek searches, verify the route code before boarding.
Is the B20 accessible?
MTA says New York City buses are accessible. Riders who need ramp, kneeling or securement help should wait where the operator can see them and use official accessibility guidance.
Is BusSchedules.org the official B20 operator?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent rider guide. Always verify exact times, fares, live arrivals, alerts, accessibility details and route changes directly with MTA.
Final Rider Summary: Best Way to Use the B20 Bus Schedule
The safest way to use the B20 bus schedule is to open the official MTA timetable, choose Ridgewood-bound or Spring Creek-bound service, check the exact stop in MTA Bus Time, verify OMNY or fare rules, and read service alerts before leaving.
Remember the biggest B20 details: the route is Ridgewood – Spring Creek via Pennsylvania Avenue / Decatur Street; the PDF shows key timepoints, not every stop; Broadway Junction and Pennsylvania Avenue stops can be direction-sensitive; B20 is not B83; and holiday schedules may differ from normal weekday service.