Bus 12 route
Route stops
46 stops • 2 directions
- 1333 Fields Ave
- Fields Ave & Mobility Dr
- Fields Ave & E 5th Ave
- E 5th Ave & N 6th St
- E 5th Ave & N 4th St
- Summit St & E 5th Ave
- Summit St & E 3rd Ave
- Summit St & E 2nd Ave
- Summit St & Warren St
- N High St & W Long St
- N High St & W Broad St
- W Broad St & Marconi Blvd
- W Broad St & Belle St
- W Broad St & N May Ave
- W Broad St & N Skidmore St
- W Broad St & N Davis Ave
- N Souder Ave & Scott St
- 856 Mckinley Ave
- Mckinley Ave & N Cypress Ave
- Mckinley Ave & N Yale Ave
- 1320 Mckinley Ave
- Mckinley Ave & N Central Ave
- Mckinley Ave & Mckinley Transportation
- Mckinley Park
- Mckinley Ave & N Central Ave
- 1335 Mckinley Ave
- Mckinley Ave & N Yale Ave
- Mckinley Ave & N Cypress Ave
- Mckinley Ave & N Hartford Ave
- N Souder Ave & Scott St
- W Broad St & S Davis Ave
- W Broad St & S Skidmore St
- W Broad St & S May Ave
- W Broad St & Belle St
- N Front St & W Gay St
- W Long St & N High St
- N 4th St & E Spring St
- N 4th St & Lincoln St
- 803 N 4th St
- N 4th St & E 2nd Ave
- N 4th St & Detroit Ave
- E 5th Ave & N 4th St
- E 5th Ave & N Grant Ave
- Fields Ave & E 5th Ave
- 1330 Fields Ave
- 1333 Fields Ave
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 12. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 12 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 12 stop here?'
Where does bus #12 run?
This route serves the Columbus (USA) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is Central Ohio Transit Authority. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'COTA' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in #00205B. Color helps you spot the line quickly and tell it apart from others. In some cities the line color appears on stop signs or even on the vehicles themselves. The exact shade might vary between sources—go by route number and endpoints instead.
Additional Route Information
COTA 12 McKinley / Fields (West)
Reference
12
Origin
Fields Ave Garage
Destination
McKinley Transportation Garage
Route network
COTA
Operator
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Color
#00205B
COTA 12 McKinley / Fields (East)
Reference
12
Origin
McKinley Transportation Garage
Destination
Fields Ave Garage
Route network
COTA
Operator
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Color
#00205B
Quick overview
Explore the bus 12 route in Columbus (USA). 2 directions, 46 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
