Bus 16 route
Route stops
37 stops • 1 direction
- GM&O Transportation Center
- Chin St EB Off Butts St
- Chin Et EB past Borer Ave
- Chin EB near Telegraph Rd
- Magazine NB at Shelby St
- Shelby St @ East St
- Shelby NB at Edwards St
- Edwards WB at Richardson St
- Edwards WB at Wimbush St
- Edwards WB past Wimbush St
- Edwards WB at Green St
- Edwards WB at Cross St
- Edwards WB at Telegraph Rd
- Birmingham WB at Harriet Ave
- Birmingham WB across from Utah Ave
- Birmingham WB Across from Oregon Ave
- MLK SB at Christina St
- MLK JR SB at Meaher Ave
- Prichard Ave WB at Phillips Ave
- Prichard Ave WB at E Love Joy Loop
- Prichard WAVE Hub
- Lovejoy Loop SB at Main St
- Prichard Ave EB Near MLK Jr Dr
- MLK JR NB at Meaher Ave
- Birmingham EB Off MLK JR Dr
- Birmingham St @ Dakota St
- Birmingham EB at Utah Ave
- Birmingham EB at Harriet Ave
- Edwards EB at Cross St
- Edwards EB at Green St
- Edwards EB at Wimbush St
- Shelby WB at Center St
- Tin Top SB at Bay Bridge Rd
- Chin WB off Telegraph Rd
- Chin St WB near Borer St
- Chin St WB Near Butts St
- MLK JR Dr NB at Montgomery St
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 16. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 16 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 16 stop here?'
Where does bus #16 run?
This route serves the Mobile (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.
What's the first stop?
Starting point is GM&O Transit Center. Usually at the first stop there's a turnaround or layover space where drivers rest between runs. If you want to guarantee a seat, get on here—the vehicle is just starting out and still mostly empty.
What's the last stop?
Final stop is Prichard. Everyone gets off here, the vehicle turns around and heads back after a few minutes. Missed your stop? No big deal—just ride to the end and come back on the same route.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is The Wave. 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.
What color is the route on maps?
On transit maps this route is marked in purple. 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
Plateau
Reference
16
Origin
GM&O Transit Center
Destination
Prichard
Operator
The Wave
Color
purple
Quick overview
Explore the bus 16 route in Mobile (USA). 1 direction, 37 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.
