Route 262 runs straight into central Taipei from TSA
Bus 262 is a regular Taipei city route that stops at or near Taipei Songshan Airport and runs along a corridor that includes parts of central Taipei where many offices and apartments sit. It’s a standard city bus, not an airport limousine, so you pay normal city fares, usually under NT$30 with an EasyCard tap.
The route’s main value is simple: if your hotel or final stop lies anywhere along Route 262’s corridor, you stay on one vehicle the whole time instead of changing trains at stations like Songshan or Nanjing Fuxing. That can easily shave 10–20 minutes of walking and transfers off the trip compared to using the MRT plus a second mode.
Because 262 is a city line, it usually runs more frequently in weekday rush hours than late at night, and you’ll often see headways of around 10–20 minutes during the day on typical Taipei bus timetables. Exact first/last bus times and TSA stop locations change over time, so before you rely on it for a flight, check a live map app using route number 262 and confirm “Songshan Airport” is listed as a stop in the direction you need.
Boarding works like any Taipei bus: enter through the front door, look for the LED sign that says if you pay on boarding or on exit, and tap your EasyCard/iPASS on the reader, or pay coins directly into the farebox at the driver. Fares on city routes like 262 are usually distance- or section-based, so keep your card handy and watch the onboard stop display so you don’t miss your landmark.
Seats and luggage space on 262 match what you’d expect on a standard low-floor city bus, not an airport coach, so if you’re rolling a full-size 23 kg suitcase plus a carry-on, the MRT from TSA’s Songshan Station (Green Line) will feel easier. If you’re just carrying a backpack or a small roller, hopping on 262 at the airport stop saves the extra walk underground.
One simple rule of thumb: plug your hotel or address into Google Maps or a local app, toggle transit, and if route 262 shows up as a single-seat ride from “Taipei Songshan Airport,” take it; if it needs a transfer anyway, stick with the MRT instead.