Island Circular (Routes 1-3-4-2 combined)
The workhorse network locals actually use — Broadway, midtown, and downtown stitched together.
Ride this if: you need to get across the residential island cheaply and you have island time to spend.
The route
The combined daily bus network: Broadway corridor (Route 1/4), midtown avenues (Route 3), east end (Route 4), connecting at the downtown transfer point. Ask the driver which leg you need — transfers are free.
Stop by stop
Key stops & what's within a walk
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Downtown Transfer (Market St)
connection point for all routes
See & do nearby
- Grand 1894 Opera House · 2 min walk
- La King's Confectionery · 3 min walk
- The Strand Historic District · 4 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Rudy & Paco · 2 min walk
- Katie's Seafood House · 5 min walk
- MOD Coffee & Tea · 6 min walk
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Broadway & 14th
Bishop's Palace · East End Historic District
See & do nearby
- Bishop's Palace · 3 min walk
- Moody Mansion · 11 min walk
- Grand 1894 Opera House · 12 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Mosquito Cafe · 3 min walk
- Sunflower Bakery & Cafe · 4 min walk
- The Original Mexican Cafe · 7 min walk
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Broadway & 53rd
midtown shopping
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61st St corridor
61st St Fishing Pier (south end)
See & do nearby
- 61st Street Fishing Pier · 7 min walk
Key visitor stops shown — not every stop on the route. Verified 2026-07-23; check the Transit app or Google Maps for live departures.
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