Route 101 Gig Harbor Waterfront Connector

Route 101 Gig Harbor Waterfront Connector

Uptown Gig Harbor Shopping Ctr – Harborview & Peacock Hill

Thank you for riding – Waterfront Connector service ended August 23, 2026

The Waterfront Connector (Route 101) provided convenient service between the historic downtown Gig Harbor waterfront district and the Uptown shopping district, along with access to other transit services at the Kimball Drive Park & Ride, from June 12 to August 23, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hope you enjoyed exploring Gig Harbor and discovered some new favorite places!

Consider riding Route 100, which travels to many of the same Gig Harbor destinations and also continues to Tacoma Community College in Tacoma.

How to Ride the Bus

Plan Your Trip.

Pierce Transit Customer Service staff are happy to help you plan your bus trip. You can also use Pierce Transit’s Trip Planner to plan your trip from beginning to end. Enter your information, then click the Plan My Trip button and you have a trip plan! You may print the plan and take it with you.

Pay Your Fare.

Pierce Transit offers multiple payment methods onboard its buses. You can use exact cash for single fares or purchase an All Day Pass directly from the farebox. The ORCA card and app provide savings and convenience, with support from Customer Service for pass selection. Or, use Transit app to pay local Pierce Transit fares right from your phone.

Enjoy the Ride.

Be sure to arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes early. You may ask the operator to announce your stop if you are unsure where you need to get off the bus. Watch the reader to see where you are along the route. When your stop is announced pull the cord to trigger the bus stop request.

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Plan your trip. Pay your fare. All with one app.

Pierce Transit customers can download the Transit App to pay their fares, buy mobile tickets and passes!