953 Bus Route Riyadh: The Ar Rawabi to As Sulai Line Along Istanbul Street
Same route, opposite direction. Fare and frequency are the same as the outbound trip above.
953 Bus Route Riyadh: The Ar Rawabi to As Sulai Line Along Istanbul Street
Dear All, here are the details about the 953 Bus Route Riyadh | Route 953 is a long single-street line in east Riyadh. KSA Expats’ January 2025 list gives it as Ar-Rawabi to As-Sulai, and the Royal Commission’s 2024 data places all 25 of its stations in one group, Istanboul, spread over 4.8 km from north to south.
That makes Route 953 the least varied dataset in this batch: a single street name, 13 stations numbered in the 100s and 12 in the 200s. Neither Ar-Rawabi nor As-Sulai is a group in the dataset, so both ends come from KSA Expats.
One direction is listed, so the dataset cannot show how the bus returns.
Route 953 Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Bus number | 953 |
| Route type | One direction listed in the RCRC station dataset (it does not say whether the route also runs the other way or as a loop) |
| Main starting point | Ar-Rawabi (per KSA Expats, Jan 2025; not in the RCRC data) |
| Main destination | As-Sulai (per KSA Expats, Jan 2025; not in the RCRC data) |
| Stations in RCRC dataset | 25, all in direction 1 |
| Station groups | Istanboul (25) |
| Station types | 25 feeder poles |
| Operating hours | Sources differ: 5:00 am to 12:00 am (Life in Saudi Arabia, Jan 2025) versus 5:30 am to 11:30 pm (Edarabia, described as historical); confirm in the Riyadh Bus app |
| Fare | SAR 4 for a 2-hour pass per KSA Expats (Jan 2025) |
| Frequency | Not published in the sources reviewed; check the app |
| Best for | Riders making north-south trips along Istanbul Street between Ar-Rawabi and As-Sulai |
| Operator | Riyadh Bus (Royal Commission for Riyadh City) |
Stations and Stop Order on the 953
The 25 stations sit within a box 4.8 km north-south by 2.4 km east-west. They are numbered 101 to 113 and 201 to 212, and the dataset does not say what the two ranges mean. Because every station has the same group name, the group order cannot be derived, and the stop-by-stop order is not available either.
The stops field therefore shows the two named ends with the single street group between them, in the order KSA Expats gives. That is not a confirmed stop order. RCRC’s sequence numbers do not form a chain.
Stage tags are 10 beyond stage 5.2, 7 at stage 3, 4 at stage 5.2, 3 at stage 5 and 1 at stage 2. The dataset describes the network as planned once fully developed, so a listed station is not proof that it is open.
Fare and Payment
KSA Expats lists a 2-hour pass at SAR 4. On a single-street line a rider is unlikely to use the full window, so the pass matters mainly for a connection to another route. No source gives a route-specific fare, so confirm the price in the Riyadh Bus app.
How to Ride the 953 Bus
- Look for an Istanbul Street station on the RCRC list; all 25 stations are on that street.
- Open the Riyadh Bus app and check the direction and next departure for Route 953.
- Pay with your pass or the payment option shown in the app.
- Alight at the Istanbul Street station nearest your destination, or check in the app where the route ends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Route 953
Where does the 953 bus go?
KSA Expats lists Route 953 as Ar-Rawabi to As-Sulai. The RCRC data has 25 stations, all in a single group named Istanboul, and none at either named end.
Why is Route 953 listed under one street name?
All 25 of its stations in the RCRC data carry the group name Istanboul. The dataset does not explain this, so check the actual stop names in the app.
Why does the RCRC data list only one direction?
The dataset shows 25 stations, all in direction 1, and does not say whether the route runs a loop or returns the same way. Confirm the return stops in the Riyadh Bus app.
Does Route 953 share areas with Routes 951 and 952?
All three names appear in KSA Expats’ list with Ar-Rawabi at one end. The sources do not say the routes share stops, so check the nearest station in the app.
Is Route 953 still running?
KSA Expats’ January 2025 list of operating routes includes Route 953. That list is not an official timetable, so confirm current service in the Riyadh Bus app.
How often does the 953 bus run?
None of the sources reviewed publishes an interval for Route 953. Check the Riyadh Bus app for departure times.
Riyadh Public Transport FAQs
Where can I see the official Riyadh Bus route map?
Riyadh Bus runs a route-search page at riyadhbus.sa/routes, and the Royal Commission’s Riyadh Bus app also shows routes. Both are the places to check whether a listed station is open, because the RCRC station file describes the planned network.
Is the RCRC file a timetable?
No. It lists stations by route, direction and shelter type for the network as planned once fully developed. It has no departure times or opening dates, so use the Riyadh Bus app for live information.
Nearby Routes and Connections
Routes 951 and 952 also connect with Ar-Rawabi; see 951 Bus Route Riyadh and 952 Bus Route Riyadh. See the Riyadh bus routes hub for the full list. For live service details, check the Riyadh Bus official website or the Riyadh Bus app. 953 Bus Route Riyadh: The Ar Rawabi to As Sulai Line Along Istanbul Street
Comparing Gulf city networks? The Kuwait bus routes directory covers Kuwait route by route, and KuwaitBusRoute.Blogspot.com keeps a companion blog on Kuwait city buses. 953 Bus Route Riyadh: The Ar Rawabi to As Sulai Line Along Istanbul Street
Data notes: station lists from the RCRC Open Data Portal (2024 dataset describing the network as planned once fully developed); route names and older stop patterns from Edarabia, KSA Expats (January 2025) and Life in Saudi Arabia (January 2025).
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