Objective In order to solve path selection on route, time cost, path length, transfer times in patient’s medical advice seeking process, we study on path selection for bus travel network based on complex networks. Methods Firstly, we model Tai’an city’s bus lines based on complex network with different factors, and then set up bus line network, networks of bus stations and public traffic transfer.Results With the theoretical analysis and simulation computation for network topology characters in the three complex networks, we offer guidance on path reachability, transfer times from shortest path length, fault tolerance, effectiveness, betweenness and so on. Conclusions This paper provides references for medical units, public transport departments and personal travel.