Bus Routes

: Regular Route

: Short Term Detour

: Long Term Detour

: Snow Detour

On-Demand Services

Pierce Transit Runner is a new kind of on-demand service that provides first and last mile connections to the Ruston Way waterfront zone. Learn more HERE

Pierce Transit’s On-Demand Service between McChord Air Force Base and Lakewood Transit Center. It's easy to ride! Learn more HERE

Committed to Safety

Our Commitments To Health & Safety

Our system has joined other public transit agencies across the country in committing to making every rider safer - and we need your help.

Learn more HERE

What's New - New Times and Services Effective March 21, 2021

Route 1 6th Ave-Pacific Ave ,On Weekdays, schedules have been adjusted throughout the day. On Sundays, 29 trips are added, fully restoring service to pre-pandemic levels.

Route 2 S 19th St-Bridgeport On Sundays, 16 trips are added, fully restoring service to pre-pandemic levels.

Route 4 Lakewood–South Hill On Weekdays and Sundays, times are adjusted.

Route 10 Pearl St On Weekdays trip times are adjusted. On Sundays, six trips are added.

Route 16 North End On Sundays trip times are adjusted.

Route 28 S 12th St Trips start and end at a new location: A St & S.12th St, and a bus stops was removed at S. 11th & Pacific Ave. On Sundays five trips are added.

Route 41 S 56th St–Salishan On Sundays, nine trips are added.

Route 42 McKinley Ave On Sundays, eight trips are added.

Route 45 Yakima On Sundays, six trips are added.

Route 48 Sheridan-M St On Saturdays, schedules are adjusted. On Sundays, eight trips are added and times are adjusted.

Route 52 Fircrest-TCC On Sundays, six trips are added.

Route 53 University Place On Sundays, six trips are added.

Route 54 S 38th St-Portland Ave On Sundays, 10 trips are added.

Route 55 Tacoma Mall On Sundays, 10 trips are added.

Route 57 Union–S 19th St–Hilltop On Saturdays, trip times are adjusted. On Sundays, eight trips are added.

Route 100 Gig Harbor On Sundays, two trips are added.

Route 102 Gig Harbor-Tacoma Express This Weekday route remains discontinued until further notice. Alternative services include Route 100 and Sound Transit’s Route 595, which have connecting bus routes to downtown Tacoma. Some of the stops they serve are: Tacoma Dome Station, Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Kimball Dr Park & Ride and Purdy Park & Ride.

Route 202 S 72nd St On Sundays, 14 trips are added.

Route 206 Pacific Hwy/Tillicum/Madigan On Saturdays, trip times are adjusted. On Sundays, 10 trips are added and times are adjusted.

Route 212 Steilacoom On Saturdays, trip times are adjusted. On Sundays, six trips are added.

Route 214 Washington On Saturdays, times are adjusted. On Sundays, six trips are added and times are adjusted.

Route 402 Meridian On Weekdays, times are adjusted on five southbound trips. On Sundays, six trips are added.

Route 409 Puyallup-S 72nd On Saturdays, trip times are adjusted. On Sundays, nine trips are added.

Route 425 Puyallup Connector On Weekdays, trip times are adjusted.

Route 497 Lakeland Hills Express On Weekdays, trips were added.

Route 500 Federal Way On Saturdays, schedules are adjusted. On Sundays, times are adjusted, particularly the last trips of the day to ensure passengers are not left behind.

Route 501 Milton–Federal Way On Sundays, six trips are added.

Transit Partners

Trip Planner Help

Trip Planner Tips - Entering Locations

To create a trip plan you need to enter both a starting location (origin) and an ending location (destination). For information about stops, schedules, or service at a specific location, you only need to enter one location.

The Trip Planner recognizes most street intersections and addresses as well as many landmarks in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties. If what you entered is not immediately recognized, the Trip Planner will offer you a list of options. You can choose one of the options, but if your intended location is not there, select the "Revise Original Entries" link to return to the entry page and change the entries you have already made.

Addresses

You don't need to type in the city along with the address. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type 110 Jones instead of 110 Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 1000 Main instead of 1000 S Main. But type 1000 West Viewmont for 1000 West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets and addresses are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby location, such as an intersection or a landmark.
You should not enter the suite number or apartment number. Just the house number and street name (Example: type in 401 Broadway instead of 401 Broadway Avenue Suite 800).

Intersections

The "&" symbol is the only character used between two street names to show an intersection. (Examples: 1st & B, James & Madison)
You don't need to type in the city. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type Conifer & Jones instead of Conifer Circle & Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 3rd & Main instead of 3rd S & S Main. But type 34th & West Viewmont for 34th W & West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby intersection or a landmark.

Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital