Bee-Line Bus - Schedules, tickets, rates and telephone
The Bee-Line System in Westchester County, New York, operates as a bus system with its buses adorned with the lowercase branding "bee-line system." This transportation network is under the ownership of the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation.
The Bee-Line System provides transportation services within Westchester County, as well as to the Bronx, Manhattan, and Putnam County. With a fleet of approximately 325 vehicles, it stands as the second-largest bus system in the state of New York.
Contact to Bee-Line Bus
- Phone (914) 813-7777.
- Address: 148 Martine Avenue 4th Floor, Suite 408, White Plains, NY 10601
- Email: beeline@westchestercountyny.gov
Bee-Line Bus Routes and Schedules
Bee-Line Bus Tour
How to Purchase Bee-Line Bus Tickets?
- Arrive at your bus stop at least 5 minutes early to avoid missing your bus.
- When boarding the bus, insert exact fare (coins only, no bills or pennies) or swipe your MetroCard in the electronic fare box. All Bee-Line buses have electronic fare boxes with a slot on the left for MetroCard and a slot on the right for coins.
- If paying with coins and transferring to another bus, request a free "transfer" ticket from the driver upon boarding. This transfer is valid for the next two hours on any other Bee-Line bus (except BxM4C) or local New York City bus.
- If paying with a MetroCard, the transfer is electronic. Simply swipe your MetroCard on the first bus and, within the next two hours, use the same card on any other Bee-Line bus (except BxM4C) or local New York City bus or subway for a free transfer.
- As the bus approaches your destination or transfer point, press the yellow strip by the windows to signal the driver that you want to disembark.
- Exit through the back door for a quicker exit, making room for new passengers to board through the front door. Once the door opens, step down and take a step away from the bus. Never walk near the side of the bus.
Fares and MetroCard
Excludes BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express.
| Fare Type | Regular Price | Senior/Disabled Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coins - no pennies, no bills | $2.75 | $1.35 |
| One ride with one free paper transfer to Bee-Line buses, NYC buses. | $2.75 | $1.35 |
| Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard | $2.75 | $1.35 |
| One ride with one free transfer to Bee-Line buses, NYC buses and subways | $2.75 | $1.35 |
| Unlimited Ride MetroCard | ||
| 7-Days | $34.00 | $17.00 |
| 30-Days | $132.00 | $66.00 |
BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express
| Fare Type | Regular Price | Senior/Disabled Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coins - no pennies, no bills | ||
| One ride only - no transfers accepted | $7.50 | $3.75 |
| Off-Peak Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard | ||
| On the BxM4C/Rte 28, only Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard with at least $7.50 value is accepted. 7-day and 30-day Unlimited Ride Metrocards are not accepted on the BxM4C. | $7.50 | $3.75 |
Bee-Line Bus Destinations
Operating around 60 routes, including local, limited-stop, and express buses, the Bee-Line System also connects passengers to Metro-North Railroad stations. Shuttle services cater to corporate parks along the I-287 corridor. Key transit hubs are located in White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and Mount Vernon, with a focus on Peekskill, Ossining, and Yorktown in the northern part of the county. The system boasts over 3,300 bus stops.
Several Bee-Line routes extend to the Bronx, facilitating connections for Westchester residents to buses and subways in New York City.
BxM4C Westchester-Manhattan Express
This service runs along Central Park Avenue, crossing through White Plains, Hartsdale, Scarsdale, and Yonkers to Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, returning via Madison Avenue. A higher fare is applicable on this route.
Playland Services
The following bus routes operate during the summer to Westchester County's Playland Park in Rye:
- Route 75 from the Metro-North Railroad Station in Rye
- Route 91 from Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle
Bee-Line Bus Fleet Photos
History of Bee-Line Bus
The inception of the Bee-Line System dates back to May 1, 1978, initiated by the Westchester County Department of Transportation. This initiative aimed to streamline the bus system by consolidating thirteen private bus companies, granting control over buses, fare structures, routes, and services. However, by the 1980s, there was a notable identity crisis regarding the service provider.
To address this issue, on May 19, 1987, the WCDOT officially christened the bus service as "The Bee-Line System." This rebranding included a distinctive 'bee-in-flight' mascot, creatively illustrated by cartoonist Jack Davis.
Presently, the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation has established contracts with two private bus companies for service provision in Westchester County and its neighboring areas. Liberty Lines Transit, Inc., based in Yonkers, is the primary company that either acquired or secured franchises from the other twelve bus companies, operating buses on all routes except three. Additionally, P.T.L.A. Enterprise, Inc., situated in Cortlandt Manor, serves as a smaller entity managing buses on routes 16, 18, and 31.