Route 1 – State Bank → Car Street → Mannagudda → Ladyhill → Urva → Kavoor → Kunjathbail

Route 1A – State Bank → Lalbagh → Urva → Kuloor → Thannirbhavi

Route 1B – State Bank → Urva → Kodikal

Route 2 – State Bank → Lalbagh → Ashoknagar → Baikampady → Surathkal → Mukka

Route 2A – State Bank → Surathkal → Mukka → Sasihitlu

Route 3 – State Bank → Mannagudda → Kudroli → Mangaladevi

Route 4 – State Bank → Bunder → Sultan Battery

Route 5 – State Bank → Jyothi → Bendoorwell → Kankanady → Morgan Gate

Route 6A – State Bank → Jyothi → Mallikatte → Shaktinagar

Route 6B – State Bank → Mallikatte → Shaktinagar

Route 7 – State Bank → Alake → Urva Stores

Route 8A – State Bank → Balmatta → Bejai → Bondel

Route 8B – State Bank → Bondel → Pachanadi

Route 9A – State Bank → Jeppu → Morgan Gate → Bajal

Route 9B – State Bank → Pandeshwar → Jeppu

Route 10A – State Bank → Balmatta → Kankanady → Pumpwell → Adyar

Route 10B – State Bank → Pumpwell → Adyar Padav

Route 11B – State Bank → Falnir → Nagori → Padil

Route 12A – State Bank → Kadri → Kulshekar → Vamanjoor

Route 12B – State Bank → Gurupura → Kaikamba

Route 13A – State Bank → Ladyhill → Kuloor → Kavoor → Bondel

Route 13C – State Bank → Bondel → Padangady

Route 14A – State Bank → Kadri → Nanthoor → Konchadi

Route 15 – State Bank → Surathkal → Katipalla

Route 15A – State Bank → Surathkal → Katipalla → Krishnapur

Route 16 – State Bank → Kudroli → Sultan Battery

Route 17 – State Bank → Kapikad → Kottara → Kavoor

Route 17A – State Bank → Kuntikana → Kavoor

Route 18 – State Bank → Ullaibettu

Route 19 – State Bank → Neermarga

Route 21 – State Bank → Padil → Adyar Padav

Route 26 – State Bank → Bajal → Padil

Route 31A – State Bank → Lalbagh → Urva Market

Route 33 – State Bank → Kapikad → Derebail → Konchadi

Route 45A – State Bank → Panambur → Surathkal

Route 45B – State Bank → Katipalla

Route 45C – State Bank → Kuloor → Panambur

Route 45E – State Bank → Katipalla → Surathkal

Route 47 – State Bank → KSRTC → Kapikad → Kavoor → Bajpe

Route 47A – State Bank → Bajpe

Route 47B – State Bank → Bajpe via Maravoor

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🚌 Mangalore City Bus Routes & Numbers – Complete Local Guide (2026)

🚍 About Mangalore City Bus Transport

City buses are a key local transport system in Mangaluru, connecting central hubs like State Bank, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kankanady, Hampankatta and more. Both private and KSRTC buses serve residents, daily commuters, students and tourists alike.

🌐 Major Mangalore Bus Route Numbers & Details

Below is a list of important city bus routes in Mangalore with route numbers and destinations, adapted from public sources.

🚌 Route 1

State Bank → Car Street → Mannagudda → Ladyhill → Chilimbi → Urva Stores → Kavoor → MCF Colony → Kunjathbail
Main route serving East–North connectivity.

🚌 Route 1A

State Bank → Lalbagh → Urva Stores → Kulur → Thannirbavi
Useful for routes toward northern residential and beach areas.

🚌 Route 1B

State Bank → Car Street → Mannagudda → Ladyhill → Chilimbi → Urva Stores → Kodikal
Connects urban core to Kodikal neighbourhood.

🚌 Route 2

State Bank → Lalbagh → Ashoknagar → Baikampady → Suratkal → Mukka
Serving northern outskirts and Surathkal region.

🚌 Route 2A

State Bank → Lalbagh → Ashoknagar → Baikampady → Suratkal → Mukka → Sasihitlu
Extended version including Sasihitlu beach direction.

🚌 Route 5

State Bank → Jyothi → Bendoorwell → Kankanady → Nandigudda → Marnamikatta → Morgan Gate
Serves central and western residential zones.

🚌 Routes 6A / 6B / 6C

Routes connecting State Bank → Shaktinagar and Shaktinagar via different interiors, typically passing through Jyothi, Bunts Hostel and Mallikatte areas.

🚌 Route 7

State Bank → Car Street → Alake → Mannagudda → Ladyhill → Chilimbi → Urva Stores
Useful for mid-city travel loops.

🚌 Route 9A / 9B

Routes extending toward industrial and residential boundaries via Pandeshwar, Jeppu, Morgan Gate, Ekkur, Mugeru, Bajal and J.M. Road.

🚌 Route 10A / 10B

State Bank → Balmatta → Jyothi → Kankanady → Pumpwell → Others → Adyar Launch Jetty
Frequent route for cross-city travel toward Adyar Padav and launch jetty.

🚌 Route 11B

State Bank → Falnir → Kankanady → Nagori → Garodi → Padil → Jalligudde
Connects urban and semi-urban areas.

🚌 Routes 12A / 12B

Longer city routes via Bunts Hostel, Mallikatte, Kadri, Kulshekar, Vamanjoor, Gurupura, Kaikamba, Addoor and beyond.

🚌 Route 13 / 13A / 13C / 13D

Loops across Mannagudda, Ladyhill, Kuloor, Hudco Colony, Kavoor, Bondel and Padangady areas.

🚌 Route 14A / 14B

Service buses via Jyothi, Bendoorwell, Mallikatte, Kadri, Nanthur, Akashavani, KPT, Yeyyadi, Konchadi and Bondel.

🚌 Route 31A / 31B

Cross-city connections between State Bank, PVS Circle, Empire Mall, Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Urva Market, Ashoknagar, Dombel and surrounding stops.

🚌 Route 33

City route linking State Bank, PVS Circle, Kapikad, Balebail, Kottara Cross, Kuntikana, Derebail, Konchadi and Akashabhavan.

🚌 Routes 45 Series

Various extended loops from State Bank toward Katipalla, Kuloor, Panambur, Suratkal, Krishnapur, Katipalla and beyond (including 45A, 45B, 45C, 45E, 45F, 45G, 45H).

🚌 Route 47 / 47A / 47B

Connects State Bank → Bajpe via K.S. Rao Road, Empire Mall, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kapikad, Balebail, Kottara Cross, Kuntikana, Kavoor, Maravoor and Bajpe direction.

🧠 Notes for Travellers

Buses operate roughly from early morning to evening (around 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM).

Most city buses start from State Bank — the main city transport hub (near Mangalore Central).

Routes may vary slightly based on time of day and operator (private or KSRTC).

💡 How to Read This Guide

Route Number = Starting hub)
Most routes start from State Bank, the city’s transport centre (≈1.2 km from Mangalore Railway Station).
Private & KSRTC buses often cover same stops but may differ in timings.
Frequency & exact stops vary — always check local timings.

🚌 Popular Boarding Points

State Bank Bus Stop
KSRTC Bus Stand, Bejai
Kankanady
Nanthoor Circle
Hampankatta
Morgan Gate
PVS Circle
Jeppu Market

These stops connect routes seamlessly across Mangaluru.

🚏 Useful Notes for Travellers

✔ Most city buses operate from early morning (~5:30 AM) to late evening (~9:30 PM).
✔ Fares are usually affordable (around ₹10–₹30 depending on distance).
✔ Routes are busy at peak hours and can fill quickly.

📍 FAQs – Mangalore Bus Routes

Q1: Does bus No. 2A go toward Sasihitlu?
Yes — Route 2A includes Sasihitlu direction after Surathkal.

Q2: Which route goes to Adyar Jetty?
Routes 10A & 10B travel toward Adyar Launch Jetty regions.

Q3: Where do most buses start?
Most start from State Bank Bus Stop, one of Mangaluru’s transport hubs.