Bus Routes

: Regular Route

: Short Term Detour

: Long Term Detour

: Snow Detour

On-Demand Services

Pierce Transit Runner is an innovative and affordable transit solution that provides on-demand trips within several dedicated zones where traditional bus service is limited. When you are ready to ride, just book a trip! 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

Service Updates

PIERCE TRANSIT Adjusted service on sEPTEMBER 3, 2023

All changes listed below are effective September 3, except for Route 101 Gig Harbor Trolley service. To plan ahead, use our Trip Planner or the Transit app.

Route 28: Sunday trips are added.

Route 41: On Weekdays, times were adjusted on some trips traveling from Tacoma Mall Transit Center to Commerce Street Station.

Route 48: A Sunday trip is added.

Route 57: On all days, this route is partially re-routed in the Hilltop district. Bus stops along Martin Luther King Jr. Way shift to Tacoma Ave S., and more stops are served on S. 19th St., between S. J St. and Tacoma Ave S.

Route 100: Sunday trips are added.

Route 101: Seasonal service ends on August 31.

Route 212: A Sunday trip is added.

Route 497: Weekday times are changed to better align with Sounder S-Line times.

Labor Day and Other Holidays
Pierce Transit modifies some service to more closely match ridership levels on holidays and days around those holidays. For example, Labor Day falls on Monday September 4, but Pierce Transit buses will be following Sunday schedules that day, and the Customer Service Center (Bus Shop) will be closed. Visit our Holiday Service page for more information .

Bus Schedules Have Gone Digital

In September 2021, Pierce Transit moved away from producing Routes and Schedules books, and transitioned to digital resources. The current pandemic has reinforced our need to become more resilient to essential rider needs by providing the most current information that is available.

The Routes & Schedules book had become a dated resource; it led to bus riders referencing obsolete bus schedules, since schedules changed throughout the year. This was especially evident when we were forced to change schedules multiple times in response to COVID-19 related effects.

This change significantly reduced the agency’s use of paper, and eliminated time spent developing and distributing books that became less accurate over the year. Customers preferring to use paper schedules may print their own from this website—just choose your route, and click “Download Route PDF.” Or, request free printed schedules from our Customer Service department.

Pierce Transit provides free Wi-Fi on buses, and has invested in other technology to help riders access bus information “live,” in real-time. The agency now delivers accurate bus information to our riders through multiple channels:

Public website PierceTransit.org, for complete schedules (to view, download, or print), maps, trip planning, service alerts, and real-time information. See how to print a bus schedule and map here. Learn more about our Trip Planner here.

Monitors at major boarding hubs, showing real-time arrival information.

Transit app: for trip planning and real-time information.

Route alerts by subscription: sign up at PierceTransit.org/StayConnected.

Call (from any phone), or text (from a smart phone) your bus stop number to 253.533.7084 for real-time arrival information.

Call Customer Service for assistance at 253.581.8000, option 1, then option 1 again.

Pierce Transit continues to look for new resources to help make transit more convenient. For example, we are researching the feasibility of adding USB charging ports to our bus fleet. Also, we are aware that not all patrons have access to smart phones and data plans. However, we have found the following programs that assist low- and moderate-income persons with free or reduced phones and service. You probably qualify if:

(1) You already participate in another state or federal assistance program such as the EBT program, food stamps, public housing, or Medicaid (and others).

(2) Your household income is at or below 135% to 150% of the poverty level according to your state and/or the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Assurance wireless - https://www.assurancewireless.com

Emergency Broadband Benefit: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

enTouch wireless - http://entouchwireless.com

LifeLine Support for Affordable Communications Application: https://www.lifelinesupport.org

LifeLine Support for Affordable Communications Information: https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers

Q Link Wireless -https://qlinkwireless.com

Safe Link Wireless - https://www.safelinkwireless.com

Terracom wireless - https://www.terracomwireless.com

Tru Connect- https://www.truconnect.com

The list above is not all-inclusive, but this is a good starting point. Please contact these organizations directly for assistance if you are interested.

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