College Street Transport Options in Kolkata: Shuttle Buses, Private Vans, and Taxis

College Street is a significant district in Kolkata, known for its educational institutions, bookstores, and rich history. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the transport options available to reach College Street, including public buses, private mini-buses, and taxis.

Public Bus Services

College Street can be easily reached by public buses, which are the most economical option for travelers.

State Buses

The following state buses pass through College Street:

Bus Number: 2

Route: Rabindra Sadan - Paikpara Stoppages: Govt. Place, East Old Court House, St. Lal Bazar, St. B.B. Ganguly St., College St., Lenin Sarani

Bus Number: L14A

Route: Esplanade - Vidyasagar Samity Salt Lake Stoppages: B.B.D. Bag, Esplanade, Lenin Sarani, S.N. Banerjee Rd., Nirmal Ch. St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Vivekananda Rd., Manicktala Bazar, Manicktala Main Rd., Kankurgachi 3A Stand, Durgapur Bridge Via-No.1 gate

Bus Number: L14B

Route: Karunamayee Estate Salt Lake - Esplanade Stoppages: Pumping House, P.N. Bank Gate No.1, Ultadanga Main Rd., Aurobindo Setu Grey St. Extension, Acharya P.C. Rd., Avedananda Rd., Bidhan Sarani, College St., Nirmal Ch. St., S.N. Banerjee Rd.

Bus Number: 34

Route: Esplanade - Ariadaha Dakshineswar Stoppages: Lenin Sarani, S.N. Banerjee Rd., Nirmal Ch. St., College St., during office hours in the morning and evening runs through Old Court House St., B.B.D. Bag, B.B.D. Bag, B.B. Ganguly St., College St., Bidhan Sarani, Shyambazar, B.T. Rd., Tobin Rd. return journey Kashinath Dutta Rd., Gopal Lal Thakur Rd., Alam Bazar, Desh Bandhu Rd., Surja Sen Rd. On holidays a few Buses run upto Belur Math Via Bally through Vivekananda bridge.

Private Buses

Private buses also run through College Street, catering to a range of travel needs.

Bus Number: L3C

Route: Bangur - Esplanade Stoppages: Jessore Rd., Lake Town V.I.P. Rd., Ultadanga, Kankurgachi, Phulbagan, Narkeldanga Main Rd., Dr. Sarani, Rajabazar, Sealdah, M.G. Rd., College St., St. C.R. Avenue, during office hours via St. B.B.D. Bag.

Bus Number: 3D

Route: Bangur - Esplanade Stoppages: Shyambazar, Bidhan Sarani, College St., Nirmal Ch. St., S.N. Banerjee Rd., Lenin Sarani, During office hours runs from B.B.D. Bag, Esplanade Chowringhee Rd., Chowringhee Rd., then follows 3B route.

Bus Number: 13

Route: Parnasree Colony - Sealdah Stoppages: Jinjiria Bazar, Taratala Rd., Diamond Harbour Rd., Mominpur, Kidderpore Rd., Esplanade. B.B.D. Bag, B.B. Ganguly St., College Street.

Private Mini Buses

Mini buses are also available for more direct routes.

Bus Number: 136

Route: Bannerjee Hat - Milk Colony Stoppages: Park St., College Street.

Bus Number: 139

Route: Chetla - Bagbazar Stoppages: Gopal Nagar, College St., Shyambazar.

Bus Number: 179

Route: Shampa Mirzanagar - Talapark Stoppages: Dharamtala, College Street.

Taxi Services

Taxis and private car services are available for those seeking more convenience. The distance from Howrah railway station to College Street is 12.5 km with an approximate taxi fare of Rs. 127. From Sealdah railway station, the distance to College Street is 5.35 km and the approximate taxi fare is Rs. 56.00.

Nearest Metro Stations

The following metro stations are nearest to College Street:

Central Metro Station Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station Chandni Chowk Metro Station Girish Park Metro Station

For the latest information, it is advisable to check the latest updates from the transportation authority.