King Faisal Specialist Hospital
King Faisal Specialist Hospital represents one of Saudi Arabia's premier medical institutions providing advanced healthcare, specialized treatment, and medical research. The bus stop serves patients, medical staff, accompanying family members, and healthcare visitors accessing this world-class medical facility.
Medical Institution Significance
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre ranks among the Middle East's leading medical institutions, attracting patients from across the region for specialized treatments, surgical procedures, and research-based medical care. The hospital's reputation for medical excellence draws patients with complex conditions and specialized healthcare needs.
Passenger Demographics & Traffic Patterns
Patients
Primary demographic accessing medical services, specialized treatments, surgical procedures, and inpatient hospitalization. Morning appointment hours (7:00-11:00 AM) see concentrated patient arrival. Afternoon clinics (2:00-5:00 PM) show secondary patient traffic.
Accompanying Family
Relatives visiting hospitalized patients and supporting family members during medical treatment. Visiting hours (typically afternoon-evening, 4:00-8:00 PM) create concentrated family visiting traffic.
Medical Staff
Physicians, nurses, technicians, and support personnel commuting to medical work shifts. Morning arrivals (6:00-8:00 AM) show medical professionals arriving for work. Evening departures (4:00-7:00 PM) show reverse pattern.
Healthcare Workers
Administrative, maintenance, and support staff maintaining hospital operations.
Routes & Operating Hours
Route 8
Connects King Faisal Specialist Hospital with Al Batha Bus Station.
- Operating Hours: 5:34 AM - 11:33 PM (approximately 18-hour daily service)
- Frequency: Every 8-10 minutes during peak hours (5:34 AM-8:53 AM, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM), every 10-12 minutes off-peak
- Journey Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes from Al Batha central location to hospital
- Fare: Standard Riyadh bus fare (approximately 5-7 SAR)
Hospital Facilities & Context
King Faisal Specialist Hospital provides comprehensive medical services including emergency departments, specialized clinics, surgical suites, research laboratories, and inpatient facilities. The hospital's integrated services support complex medical cases and advanced treatment.
Patient Experience & Healthcare Access
Bus connectivity to King Faisal Specialist Hospital democratizes healthcare access for patients without personal vehicles or those preferring transit. The hospital's distance from downtown (approximately 10-15 km) makes bus service essential for patient accessibility. The hospital's international reputation attracts medical tourists requiring affordable transportation access.