AC office run from BOM to Powai and SEEPZ
BEST’s AC Route A-336 targets the airport-to-office crowd heading toward Powai, SEEPZ, and Andheri East, so it beats squeezing into a Virar local or paying ₹500–₹900 for a cab in peak traffic. The route runs as a city bus service, not a dedicated airport shuttle, so expect regular BEST timings instead of a 24/7 airport schedule.
From Terminal 2, you’ll walk out to the public BEST bus stop on the airport approach road near the departures ramp; look for the red BEST board showing route number A-336. The bus is fully air-conditioned and uses the standard BEST electronic display in English and Marathi, so you can match the route number before boarding.
Route A-336 runs through the eastern office belt, with stops near Andheri East, SEEPZ, and Powai, which lines up well with offices on the JVLR and Hiranandani side. The run takes around 60–90 minutes in rush hour depending on Western Express Highway and JVLR traffic, so don’t plan this if you’re racing to an 8:30 a.m. stand-up.
Fares on BEST air-conditioned routes like A-336 usually sit in the ₹30–₹80 range depending on distance, which is a fraction of a ride-hail from BOM. You can pay using a BEST Chalo card or app, or cash in small notes and coins; conductors on airport runs often struggle with ₹500 and ₹2,000 notes, so carry change.
Frequency on A-336 follows office peaks, with more runs in morning and evening commute windows and thinner service in mid-day and late night; you will not see a bus every 5–10 minutes like a metro feeder. Treat it as a commuter bus, not as a guaranteed connection to a red-eye arriving at 02:30.
Step-by-step from BOM Terminal 2 to Powai or SEEPZ on A-336:
- 1. Clear arrivals at T2 and exit toward the car park and taxi area on Level 1.
- 2. Follow signs for “Public Transport/BEST Bus” and walk to the main road bus bays, about 5–10 minutes on foot with luggage.
- 3. At the bus stop, find the BEST board or LED display listing route A-336; confirm the destination with the conductor before boarding.
- 4. Board through the front or middle door, grab a seat near the front if you need luggage space, and keep an eye on Google Maps for your stop near Andheri East, SEEPZ, or Powai.
- 5. Pay the conductor in cash, Chalo card, or app when they reach your seat; ask for the exact stop name printed on the ticket so you know where to get off.
- 6. Get down at your office stop, step off on the left side only, and move away from the road quickly; traffic on JVLR and Andheri-Kurla Road hits 40–60 km/h even when the bus lane looks calm.
One practical tip: before you leave the terminal, open the Chalo/BEST app or use Google Maps transit for “A-336” with live timing; if the next bus is more than 25–30 minutes away and you’re tired after a long-haul, just grab a cab this time.