Satellite Bus Stop — in the Satellite neighbourhood of western Ahmedabad — is one of the city’s most commercially dynamic and most transit-rich AMTS bus stops, anchoring the daily commuter needs of one of Gujarat’s most prosperous and most densely developed residential and commercial precincts. The Satellite area of Ahmedabad — named after the Satellite Road (now part of the Ring Road system) — is home to some of the city’s most desirable residential complexes, renowned educational institutions, technology companies, and retail destinations. The bus stop on this corridor sits at the convergence of AMTS city bus routes, the Ahmedabad Janmarg BRTS network, and the Ahmedabad Metro Line 1 (Purple Line) — making it one of the most genuinely multi-modal transit intersections in the western Ahmedabad zone.
Location and Address
Satellite Bus Stop (Satellite Gate Bus Stop) is located in the Satellite neighbourhood — on the Satellite Road / Ring Road corridor in the west-central zone of Ahmedabad.
Address: Satellite Gate Bus Stop, Satellite Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad — 380015, Gujarat
The stop is approximately 2 kilometres from Shyamal Cross Roads, 3 kilometres from Paldi, 4 kilometres from Gujarat University, 5 kilometres from Maninagar, and within the broader Satellite–Prahlad Nagar–Anandnagar commercial belt that forms the backbone of western Ahmedabad’s upscale residential and retail landscape.
How to Reach Satellite Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Ahmedabad Metro — Line 1 (Purple) | Jivraj Park Metro Station — 7-min walk | 10 — 15 min from Gurukul |
| Ahmedabad Metro — Line 2 (Blue) | Nearest Line 2 stop — 7 min walk | 6:22 AM first Metro |
| AMTS City Bus | Routes 49, 49S, 49-SH, 42, 44/4, 45, 101, 151, 1D, 3D, 201 | Multiple routes — frequent |
| Ahmedabad BRTS (Janmarg) | Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS — 4-min walk | BRT rapid connectivity |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day in Satellite | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in Satellite area | 15 — 25 minutes from city centre |
Satellite Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| AMTS Route 151 — Various | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | 40 daily trips — 70 stops |
| AMTS Route 49 — Godhavi to Adinath Nagar | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| AMTS Route 49S | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | 5 daily trips — Satellite corridor |
| AMTS Route 42 — Various | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| AMTS Route 45 | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| AMTS Route 101 | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| AMTS Route 201 — Various | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| AMTS Route 1D / 3D / 12D / 8D / 9U | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Multiple city connectors |
| AMTS Route 4U | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Ring Road corridor |
| Ahmedabad Metro — Line 1 | 6:22 AM | 10:39 PM | Jivraj Park — 7-min walk |
| BRTS Janmarg | 6:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS — 4-min walk |
Facilities at Satellite Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Stop Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered shelter on Satellite Road |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches |
| BRTS Access | ✅ Available | Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS — 4-minute walk |
| Metro Access | ✅ Available | Jivraj Park Metro (Line 1 and Line 2) — 7-min walk |
| Smart Card | ✅ Available | AMTS and BRTS Janmarg smart card payment |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors on Satellite Road and adjacent commercial zone |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks in Satellite commercial area |
| Commercial Zone | ✅ Excellent | Satellite Road retail strip — malls, shops, restaurants |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber active throughout Satellite |
Major AMTS Bus Routes From Satellite Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Stops |
| 151 | Various — full city corridor | 40 trips/day — 70 stops — through Satellite |
| 49 | Godhavi Gam to Adinath Nagar | Via Satellite — Paldi — Nehru Nagar |
| 49S | Satellite corridor special | Krishna Shalby — Sarangpur via Satellite |
| 49-SH | Variant | Via Satellite Road |
| 42 | Various | Satellite — city centre corridor |
| 44/4 | Various | Via Satellite Road |
| 45 | Various | Satellite zone connector |
| 101 | Various | Satellite — Ring Road corridor |
| 201 | Various | Satellite — west Ahmedabad service |
| 1D | Various | D-series — Satellite to city |
| 3D | Various | D-series via Satellite |
| 12D | Various | Via Satellite Service Road |
| 8D / 9U / 4U | Various | City connectors via Satellite |
Nearby Area
Prahlad Nagar and Alpha One Mall — The Prahlad Nagar area, immediately adjacent to the Satellite zone, hosts Alpha One Mall — one of Ahmedabad’s most prestigious and most visited large-format retail destinations. The mall draws shoppers, cinema-goers, and restaurant visitors from across the city, generating significant bus stop and Metro footfall from this entire western Ahmedabad corridor.
Shyamal Cross Roads — Approximately 2 kilometres from the bus stop, Shyamal Cross Roads is one of western Ahmedabad’s most important commercial intersections — with banks, restaurants, retail showrooms, coaching institutes, and service businesses creating an intensely active commercial zone that depends heavily on AMTS connectivity.
Gujarat University Zone — Approximately 4 kilometres from Satellite Bus Stop, the Gujarat University campus and the academic belt of Navrangpura host multiple colleges, coaching centres, and educational institutions whose student population uses the AMTS corridor through Satellite daily.
Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS Station — Just 4 minutes’ walk from the bus stop, the Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS Station provides rapid transit connectivity along the Janmarg network — air-conditioned, segregated-lane buses offering faster and more reliable travel than the regular road network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which Metro station is nearest to Satellite Bus Stop?
A: Jivraj Park Metro Station on the Ahmedabad Metro is approximately 7 minutes’ walk — serving both Line 1 (Purple) and Line 2 (Blue).
Q2. Is there a BRTS stop near Satellite Bus Stop?
A: Yes. Jhansi Ki Rani BRTS Station is just 4 minutes’ walk from the bus stop, providing BRT connectivity along the Janmarg network.
Q3. What is the most frequent AMTS bus at Satellite?
A: Route 151 with 40 daily trips and 70 stops is the most comprehensive service, followed by Routes 42, 45, and 49 which serve the Satellite Road corridor regularly.
Q4. Can I use a smart card at Satellite Bus Stop?
A: Yes. AMTS and Janmarg BRTS both accept the Ahmedabad Janmarg smart card — also compatible with the Metro payment system.
Q5. How far is Alpha One Mall from Satellite Bus Stop?
A: Alpha One Mall in Prahlad Nagar is approximately 2 kilometres — a 5-minute auto-rickshaw ride or a 20-minute walk from the bus stop.
Q6. What time does the first Metro arrive near Satellite?
A: The first Ahmedabad Metro service near Satellite at Jivraj Park begins at 6:22 AM (Line 2). The last service runs until 10:39 PM.
