Pierce Transit Today

Our Mission is to Serve
We deliver outstanding transportation services that match our customers' needs. Pierce Transit's goal is to be a resource for our community, providing safe, affordable, and reliable transportation for all our citizens.

A  brief History
Founded in 1979, Pierce Transit is a nationally recognized leader in the transportation industry, serving Pierce County's 767,000 residents in a 414 square mile area. As Washington's second largest transit agency, Pierce Transit provides more than 50,000 trips a day to jobs, schools, doctors' offices, and every place in between.

A  Board Guides Our Actions
A nine-member Board of Commissioners oversees the Agency. The Board is made up of elected officials representing Pierce County, Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, and the small cities and towns of our service area.

Four Transportation Services Meet a Variety of Needs

Local and Express Bus Service
38 Pierce Transit Routes, 8 Sound Transit Routes

SHUTTLE
Specialized transportation for customers who are unable to use the fixed route bus system due to their disabilities.

Vanpool & Rideshare
Ridesharing services include vanpools, Park & Ride lots, and efficient commute programs for more than 130 employers. Visit PierceTrips.com for commute options.

Regional Connections
PT serves as a vital link in our regional transportation system by connecting with:
Intercity Transit in Pierce & Thurston Counties, King County Metro, Pierce County Ferries at Steilacoom, Washington State Ferries at Pt. Defiance, Amtrak in Downtown Tacoma, Greyhound, Sound Transit express buses, Tacoma Link light rail and Sounder trains from the Tacoma Dome Station.