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

Service Updates

PIERCE TRANSIT ADJUSTS SERVICE ON JUNE 9 AND JULY 6, 2024

Below, you’ll find an overview of the improvements you’ll see this summer. For trip planning or real-time arrival information, try our Trip Planner, use Transit app, check transit center monitors, or call Customer Service at 253.581.8000, option 2.

Route 400: Effective June 9, the Weekday schedule has one morning trip adjustment, northbound toward Commerce Street Station, to improve connections with Sounder trains.

Route 497: Effective June 9, the Weekday schedule has one evening trip adjustment, southbound toward Lakeland Hills, to improve connections with Sounder trains. After Sounder train riders have boarded the bus, Route 497 buses depart promptly.

Route 101: Effective July 6 through August 31, 2024, the Gig Harbor Trolley returns with service on Thursdays and Saturdays. Trolley fares are the same as Pierce Transit bus fares.

Upcoming Holiday Services
Pierce Transit modifies some service to more closely match ridership levels on holidays and days around those holidays. For example, Independence Day 2024 falls on a Thursday, 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 .

ACCURATE INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Pierce Transit is committed to providing you with the most current bus schedule and arrival information that is available.

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 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 2, then option 2 again. You may also request free printed schedules from our Customer Service department.

Pierce Transit continues to look for new resources to help make transit more convenient. For example, using Transit app, you can plan a trip that combines a bus and on-demand Runner service, and buy a ticket too! As well, we know that not all customers 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