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Timings shown are scheduled departures sourced from the official MTC website and verified by commuters; actual times may vary. TN Bus Stand is an independent platform and is not affiliated with MTC, TNSTC, SETC or any government body.

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Data updated September 2026

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38A

38A bus route: Island Ground to Manali – MTC Chennai bus timings

Route 38A

ISLAND GROUNDMANALI

MTC Verified
11Stops
22Daily trips
06:40First bus
20:45Last bus

Scheduled departures from MTC. Actual times may vary.

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At the stop

Scheduled to depart 06:40 from ISLAND GROUND

Stops along this route

ISLAND GROUND → MANALI

  1. ISLAND GROUND

    06:40
  2. PARRYS

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  3. CLIVE BATTERY

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  4. VALLALAR NAGAR

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  5. VYASARPADI

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  6. SARMA NAGAR

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  7. MOOLAKADAI

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  8. MADHAVARAM POST BOX

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  9. MADHAVARAM MILLK COLONY

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  10. MATHUR M.M.D.A.

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  11. MANALI

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MTC Official data. Timings are scheduled departures (last updated September 2026); actual departure may vary with traffic.

What is the MTC 38A bus route?

The 38A is an MTC bus route in Chennai that runs between Island Ground and Manali, covering 11 stops. Key stops along the way include Vallalar Nagar, Sarma Nagar and Madhavaram Millk Colony.

What time is the first and last 38A bus?

The first 38A bus departs at 06:40 and the last at 20:45. MTC operates 22 trips a day on this route.

Does the 38A bus run at night?

Route 38A runs during regular daytime hours; no dedicated night service is listed for it.

MTC route data verified September 2026; corrections from local commuters.

Key stops on route 38A

  • First stopIsland Ground
  • Major stopVallalar Nagar
  • Major stopSarma Nagar
  • Major stopMadhavaram Millk Colony
  • Last stopManali

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