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title: "Route 16: E-W Connector | The M"
description: "Route map, stops, schedules, and riding info for Route 16: E-W Connector — The M fixed-route bus service in Montgomery, Alabama."
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# Route 16: E-W Connector

Fairview Transfer Center to Arbor Station on US 80. Weekday service every 90 minutes.

![](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/website-assets/image-bus-hero-characters.png)

## Service information

### Weekdays

First trip leaves at 5:15 a.m.  
Last trip leaves at 6:45 p.m.  
Service runs every 90 minutes

### Saturday

First trip leaves at 6:45 a.m.  
Last trip leaves at 5:15 p.m.  
Service runs every 90 minutes

### Sunday

No service

## Route map

![Route 16 map](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-16-map.png)

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## Route stops

1. Fairview Transfer Center
2. Mobile & Fairview
3. Fairview & Mobile
4. Fairview & Oak
5. Fairview & Rosa L. Parks
6. Fairview & Court
7. Fairview Ave. & Norman Bridge Rd.
8. Cloverdale Rd & Norman Bridge Rd
9. Decatur & Carter Hill
10. Carter Hill & Harris
11. Carter Hill & Girard
12. Carter Hill & West
13. Carter Hill & Robinson Hill
14. Carter Hill @ Vaughn
15. Vaughn & Perry Hill
16. Perry Hill & Cairnbrook
17. Perry Hill Rd & Carmichael Rd.
18. Carmichael & Trinity
19. Carmichael & Eastern
20. Eastern Blvd at Woodmere
21. Eastern Frontage at Home Depot
22. US 80 Service & Arbor Station
23. Eastern Blvd. & Vaughn Rd.
24. Eastern & Young Barn
25. Eastern & Woodmere
26. Woodmere & Woodmere Loop East
27. Carmichael & Carmichael Pl.
28. Carmichael & E Boulevard Service Rd.
29. Carmichael & Woodmere
30. Carmichael & Trinity
31. Perry Hill Rd. & Carmichael Rd.
32. Perry Hill & Cairnbrook (w)
33. Vaughn & Perry Hill
34. Vaughn & Zelda
35. Carter Hill & Robinson Hill
36. Carter Hill & West
37. Carter Hill & Harris
38. Decatur St. & Carter Hill. Rd.
39. Cloverdale & Decatur
40. Fairview Ave. & Norman Bridge Rd.
41. Fairview & Wilmington
42. Fairview & The Prado
43. Fairview & Rosa L. Parks
44. Fairview & Oak
45. Fairview & Mobile
46. Fairview Transfer Center

## How to ride Route 16

1. **Find your stop:** Check the route map or use the app to find your nearest stop and departure time.
2. **Arrive early:** Be at your stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time. Before you board, check the route number, name, and direction on the sign above the windshield.
3. **Board and pay:** Have your exact fare or pass ready. Fareboxes don’t make change. Bikes can ride on the rack on the front of the bus.
4. Need help? Call Customer Service at [(334) 625-4012](tel:3346254012).

## Route 16 FAQs

How often does Route 16 run?

On weekdays, Route 16 runs every 90 minutes. On Saturdays, it runs every 90 minutes.

Does Route 16 run on Sundays?

No. The M’s fixed-route buses operate Monday through Saturday.

Are the buses accessible?

Yes. Every M bus has a lift and is accessible to people with disabilities. Priority seats for seniors and riders with disabilities are located behind the operator.

## Additional Routes

### [![Route 1](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-1-swatch.png) Route 1](https://themtransit.com/route-1?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 2](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-2-swatch.png) Route 2](https://themtransit.com/route-2?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 3](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-3-swatch.png) Route 3](https://themtransit.com/route-3?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 4](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-4-swatch.png) Route 4](https://themtransit.com/route-4?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 5](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-5-swatch.png) Route 5](https://themtransit.com/route-5?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 6](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-6-swatch.png) Route 6](https://themtransit.com/route-6?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 7](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-7-swatch.png) Route 7](https://themtransit.com/route-7?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 8](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-8-swatch.png) Route 8](https://themtransit.com/route-8?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 9](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-9-swatch.png) Route 9](https://themtransit.com/route-9?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 10](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-10-swatch.png) Route 10](https://themtransit.com/route-10?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 11](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-11-swatch.png) Route 11](https://themtransit.com/route-11?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 12](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-12-swatch.png) Route 12](https://themtransit.com/route-12?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 16](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-16-swatch.png) Route 16](https://themtransit.com/route-16?hsLang=en)

### [![Route 17](https://themtransit.com/hubfs/the-m/maps/the-m-route-17-swatch.png) Route 17](https://themtransit.com/route-17?hsLang=en)

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Contact us

The M Transit

Intermodal Transfer Center

495 Molton Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

[(334) 625-4012](tel:334-625-4012)

Office hours:

Monday–Friday 8am–5pm

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