BEST Double-Decker Bus Heritage Ride Mumbai

Experience

About

Ride Mumbai's iconic red double-decker buses, one of the last cities in India to operate them. The open upper deck offers a unique vantage point to see the city's architecture and street life.

Basic Information

Timings

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM (regular service)

Entry Fee

₹6-20 per trip

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Experience

How to Reach

Board at any BEST bus stop, major routes from Churchgate and CST

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.8 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (0.6 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of BEST Double-Decker Bus Heritage Ride

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3

0.8 km

Churchgate

Line 3

0.9 km

Girgaon

Line 3

1.0 km

Kalbadevi

Line 3

1.0 km

Hutatma Chowk

Line 3

1.1 km

Vidhan Bhavan

Line 3

2.1 km

Cuffe Parade

Line 3

2.1 km

Grant Road

Line 3

2.9 km

Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro

Line 3

3.3 km

Mahalaxmi

Line 3

4.8 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of BEST Double-Decker Bus Heritage Ride

Marine Lines

Fast

Western Line

0.6 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Fast

Central Line

Harbour Line

0.7 km

Churchgate

Fast

Western Line

0.9 km

Charni Road

Fast

Western Line

1.5 km

Masjid Bunder

Central Line

Harbour Line

1.7 km

Dockyard Road

Harbour Line

2.0 km

Sandhurst Road

Central Line

Harbour Line

2.9 km

Grant Road

Fast

Western Line

2.9 km

History

Mumbai introduced double-decker buses in 1937, inspired by London's Routemaster. The open-top upper deck became an iconic Mumbai experience. Sadly, the fleet has been gradually reducing.