Dollar Bus Stop — more completely known as Dollar Colony Bus Stop — is one of north-central Bengaluru’s most recognised and most practically useful BMTC stops, serving the well-established residential and commercial zone of Dollar Colony in the Rajajinagar–Sadashivanagar belt. The Dollar Colony area — whose distinctive name reflects the prosperity of its original residents, many of whom were foreign-returned professionals who settled here in the post-liberalisation decades — is one of Bengaluru’s most desirable and most pleasantly laid-out localities, with wide tree-shaded avenues, substantial independent homes, and a quiet, unhurried residential character that stands in pleasant contrast to the city’s more chaotic commercial zones. The BMTC stop serves as the neighbourhood’s daily transit connection to Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), Rajajinagar, BEL Circle, Malleshwaram, and the broader north Bengaluru corridor.
Location and Address
Dollar Bus Stop (Dollar Colony Bus Stop) is located in the Dollar Colony area — between Rajajinagar and Sadashivanagar — in north-central Bengaluru.
Address: Dollar Colony Bus Stop, Dollar Colony, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru — 560094, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 4 kilometres from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 2 kilometres from Rajajinagar 1st Block, 3 kilometres from BEL Circle, 3 kilometres from Sadashivanagar, and 5 kilometres from Mekhri Circle — placing it squarely within the leafy, prosperous residential corridor of north-central Bengaluru.
How to Reach Dollar Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Green Line | Rajajinagar Metro Station — short auto ride | 10 — 15 min from Majestic |
| BMTC City Bus | Multiple routes via Rajajinagar–Sadashivanagar corridor | Frequent throughout the day |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day in Dollar Colony | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in the area | 15 — 25 minutes from city centre |
| Private Vehicle | Dollar Colony Main Road — well-connected | Easy residential access |
Dollar Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| BMTC City Buses — All Routes | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Multiple routes — daily service |
| Routes via Rajajinagar corridor | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Frequent — Rajajinagar–Majestic–BEL |
| Routes via Sadashivanagar | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | North Bengaluru residential routes |
| Airport Corridor Routes | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Via BEL Circle — Hebbal — Airport |
| KSRTC / Private Intercity | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Intercity services pass nearby |
| Namma Metro — Green Line (Rajajinagar) | 7:15 AM | 11:00 PM | 10-minute auto ride from stop |
Facilities at Dollar Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered stop in Dollar Colony |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the stop |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors on Dollar Colony Main Road |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Banks in Dollar Colony and Rajajinagar |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in the area |
| Commercial Shops | ✅ Available | Active commercial zone in Dollar Colony |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber active in the neighbourhood |
| Green Neighbourhood | ✅ Excellent | Tree-lined, well-maintained residential roads |
Major BMTC Bus Routes From Dollar Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| Via Rajajinagar — KBS | Multiple variants | Dollar Colony — Rajajinagar — Majestic |
| Via BEL Circle | Multiple | Dollar Colony — BEL Circle — Sadashivanagar |
| Via Sadashivanagar — Mekhri Circle | Multiple | Dollar Colony — Sadashivanagar — Mekhri Circle — Hebbal |
| Via Malleshwaram | Multiple | Dollar Colony — Malleshwaram — Yeshwanthpur |
| Vayu Vajra Airport Routes | Via Mekhri Circle | Dollar Colony — BEL Circle — Mekhri Circle — Hebbal — Airport |
| KSRTC City Routes | Various | Passing through Rajajinagar–Dollar Colony belt |
Nearby Area
Sadashivanagar — Bengaluru’s most prestigious and most exclusively residential neighbourhood, Sadashivanagar — with its wide avenues, large bungalows, and institutional character — is immediately adjacent to Dollar Colony. Home to the Raj Bhavan (Karnataka Governor’s Residence), several senior government officials’ residences, and the legendary Royal Orchid Golf Course complex, Sadashivanagar represents the quieter, grander face of north Bengaluru that most visitors never encounter.
Rajajinagar — One of Bengaluru’s largest, most densely populated, and most commercially active western residential neighbourhoods, Rajajinagar is immediately accessible from Dollar Colony — a bustling area of markets, hospitals, educational institutions, and the famous Rajajinagar Industrial Town whose textile and manufacturing character gives this part of Bengaluru its working-class vitality.
BEL Circle — Bharat Electronics Limited — The BEL Circle junction — approximately 3 kilometres from Dollar Colony — is anchored by the campus of Bharat Electronics Limited, one of India’s most important public-sector defence and electronics manufacturers. The BEL Circle area is a key transit junction whose bus stops serve the broader Dollar Colony, Sadashivanagar, and RT Nagar belt.
Dollar Colony Park and Residential Walks — The Dollar Colony locality itself is known for its well-maintained internal parks, walking paths, and community gardens — making the bus stop area one of the greener, more pedestrian-friendly transit points in north Bengaluru.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is it called Dollar Colony? Dollar Colony got its name from the prosperity of its early residents — many of them were NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) or foreign-returned professionals who invested their dollar savings in building homes here in the 1980s and 1990s.
Q2. Which Metro station is nearest to Dollar Colony Bus Stop? Rajajinagar Metro Station on the Green Line is the nearest — accessible by a short auto-rickshaw ride from the stop.
Q3. Which bus connects Dollar Colony to Majestic (KBS)? Multiple BMTC routes via Rajajinagar connect Dollar Colony to KBS — the Rajajinagar–Majestic corridor is one of north Bengaluru’s most heavily serviced bus routes.
Q4. Is Dollar Colony good for walking and recreation? Yes. Dollar Colony is known for its wide, well-maintained residential roads, parks, and a generally walkable character — unusual for Bengaluru’s typically crowded localities.
Q5. How far is Sadashivanagar from Dollar Colony Bus Stop? Sadashivanagar is immediately adjacent — 1 to 2 kilometres at most, a short auto-rickshaw ride or brisk walk through the residential streets.
Q6. Are airport buses accessible from Dollar Colony? Yes. Vayu Vajra airport buses are accessible via the BEL Circle and Mekhri Circle stops nearby — connecting Dollar Colony to Kempegowda International Airport.
