CDTA’SNORTHWAY XPRESSService Information Schedule,Route Map and Fares

Easy, �exible and lighton your wallet.

Title VI & ADA-The NX, a service of the Capital District TransportationAuthority, is a commuter service that runs from Saratoga County locations, along the Northway (I-87), to downtown Albany.

**Citizens age 65 and over, disabled individuals, Medicare cardholders and honorably discharged veteransare entitled to ride for half fare on CDTA’s �xed route service. A Half Fare Navigator ID card is required as proof of eligibility for the discount. Visit www.cdta.org/half-fare for more information.

CDTA’s policy is to be fully compliant with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which states that no one shall be excluded from participation in, denied the bene�ts of or discriminated against due to race, color, or national origin. Members of the public may request information on this policy or �le a Title VI complaint through CDTA’s website at www.cdta.org or by calling (518) 482-8822.

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WHY RIDETHE NORTHWAY XPRESS?

It’s easy, exible and light on your wallet.

LOW FARES: The Northway Xpress o�ers a consistentand a�ordable commute for Saratoga County residents toaccess Downtown Albany.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: There are more than a dozentrips each weekday morning starting at 5:30am with twomidday return trips to get home early.

Plus - you’ve always got a guaranteed ride home!

TAP AND GO: CDTA’s Navigator smart cardand mobile ticketing o�er the same greatdiscounts with added �exibility, security and autoreplenishment!

ALWAYS AN EASY RIDE: Enjoy free on-board Wi-Fi andcomfortable coach seats. Just sit back, relax and let theNX put your commute on cruise control.

THE NORTHWAY XPRESS PUTS YOUR COMMUTE ON CRUISE CONTROL

RIDESAFE. RIDESMART.

What is CDTA’s Navigator?

CDTA’s Navigator o�ers the convenience of a reloadable smart card or a mobile ticket to get the most out of riding NX service. There are two easy ways to pay when you use Navigator:

PAY AS YOU GO – is just like having cash on your card or mobile phone. Pay a discounted rate for each NX ride and use the same card on regular route bus service or BusPlus.

NX FREQUENT RIDER – this monthly pass is valid for 31 days of unlimited rides from the rest day of use from the speci�ed NX Zone. Plus, you get to enjoy access to the regular route system and BusPlus at no extra charge!

Make sure to register your card to an online account to qualify for balance protection in case your Navigator card is ever lost or stolen.

Where can I Purchase or Reload Navigator?

Online: www.cdta.org. (Online balance replenishment may take up to 48 hours)

In Person: Visit any of the more than 30 Navigator retail outlets or visit the CDTA Customer Service Center at 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany.

By Phone: Call (518) 482-8822.

What is the Northway Xpress?

CDTA’s Northway Xpress is a premium commuter service that runs from Saratoga County locations, including park & ride lots along the Northway (I-87) to downtown Albany. The NX o�ers coach seating with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, onboard restrooms and a climate-controlled environment.

Where can I ride the NX?

The NX operates from three convenient zones throughout Saratoga County into downtown Albany.

ZONE ONE includes park & ride locations at Northway (I-87) Exits 8 and 9 in Clifton Park.

ZONE TWO includes service from the park & ride at Milton Town Hall and from park & rides at Northway Exits 11 and 12.

ZONE THREE includes service from downtown Saratoga Springs and the park & ride at Wilton Mall near Northway Exit 15.

When Does The NX Operate?

NX service operates Monday—Friday from 5:30 am to 7:00 pm, primarily during peak commute times. There are over a dozen trips from Saratoga County in the morning and the same number of return trips in the afternoon, putting you in control of your commute. The 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm trips allow for midday exibility in case you need to get home early.

Where Can I Board The NX in Downtown Albany?

NX buses stop at �ve high tra�c locations: Empire State Plaza, South Swan Street and Washington Avenue, the New York State Capitol, State and South Pearl Streets and at Kiernan Plaza (Broadway).

Does the NX connect to other CDTA Services?

Yes! Connections to other CDTA services from destinations in downtown Saratoga and downtown Albany make it easier to get where you need to go. And, if you purchase the NX Frequent Rider Pass, riding any bus at any time in the CDTA system is included at no extra charge.

Where Can I Find NX Schedules?

NX schedules are available at CDTA rack locations throughout the Capital Region, online at CDTA.org and via CDTA’s Navigator app on your mobile device.

ZONE ONE (Clifton Park) is $4 per trip cash, $3.50 per trip with Navigator Pay As You Go, or $110 for Navigator Frequent Rider Pass

ZONE TWO (Ballston Spa) is $5 per trip cash, $3.90 per trip with Navigator Pay As You Go, or $125 for a Navigator Frequent Rider PassZONE THREE (S. Glens Falls/Saratoga Springs) is $7 per trip cash, $5.00 per trip with Navigator Pay As You Go, or $170 for a Navigator Frequent Rider Pass

FARES

Zone 3

Zone 2

Zone 1

Downtown Albany

South Glens Falls

Milton Town Hall

Congress Park

Lake Ave & Henry Street

Lake Ave & East Street

Exit 15

Milton Ave & South Street

Milton Ave & High Street

Exit 12

Exit 11

Exit 9

Exit 8

Empire State Plaza

S. Swan & Washington Ave

Capitol/Hawk Station

S. Pearl Station

Kiernan Plaza

Corporate Woods

5:34 AM 6:04 AM 6:34 AM 7:04 AM

5:44 AM 6:14 AM 6:44 AM 7:14 AM

5:47 AM 6:17 AM 6:47 AM 7:17 AM

5:50 AM 6:20 AM 6:50 AM 7:20 AM

6:00 AM 6:30 AM 7:00 AM 7:30 AM

7:10 AM 7:40 AM 8:10 AM 8:40 AM

7:12 AM 7:42 AM 8:12 AM 8:42 AM

7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 8:45 AM

7:17 AM 7:47 AM 8:17 AM 8:47 AM

7:19 AM 7:49 AM 8:19 AM 8:49 AM

6:20 AM 6:50 AM 7:20 AM 7:50 AM

6:40 AM 7:10 AM 7:40 AM 8:10 AM

No Service - Use Park & Ride at Exit 15

No Service - Use Park & Rides at Exit 9 or 12

No Service - Use Park & Rides at Exit 9

No Service - Transfer to #737

No Service - Use Park & Rides at Exit 12 or Milton Town Hall

Work Start 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM

Southbound Schedule

Downtown Albany

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Corporate Woods

Empire State Plaza

S. Swan & Washington Ave

Capitol/Hawk Station

S. Pearl Station

Kiernan Plaza

Exit 8

Exit 9

Exit 11

Exit 12

Milton Ave & High Street

Milton Ave & South Street

Exit 15

Lake Ave & East Street

Lake Ave & Henry Street

Congress Park

Milton Town Hall

South Glens Falls

12:42 PM 3:42 PM 4:10 PM 4:42 PM 5:12 PM

12:45 PM 3:45 PM 4:13 PM 4:45 PM 5:15 PM

12:47 PM 3:47 PM 4:15 PM 4:47 PM 5:17 PM

12:49 PM 3:49 PM 4:17 PM 4:49 PM 5:19 PM

12:51 PM 3:51 PM 4:19 PM 4:51 PM 5:21 PM

2:01 PM 5:01 PM 5:31 PM 6:01 PM 6:31 PM

2:11 PM 5:11 PM 5:41 PM 6:11 PM 6:41 PM

2:14 PM 5:14 PM 5:44 PM 6:14 PM 6:44 PM

2:17 PM 5:17 PM 5:47 PM 6:17 PM 6:47 PM

2:27 PM 5:27 PM 5:57 PM 6:27 PM 6:57 PM

1:21 PM 4:21 PM 4:51 PM 5:21 PM 5:51 PM

1:41 PM 4:41 PM 5:11 PM 5:41 PM 6:11 PM

No Service - Transfer to #737

No Service - Use Park & Rides at Exit 9 or 12

No Service - Use Park & Rides at Exit 9

No Service - Use Park & Ride at Exit 15

No Service - Use Park & Rides at Exit 12 or Milton Town Hall

Work End 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM

Northbound Schedule