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How-to-Ride | Getting Started | How-to-Ride: Bus | How-to-Ride: Rapid Transit (Train) | How to Read a Timetable
How-to-Ride: Bus

  1. Look for this symbol. (Figure 1)
  2. Go to this location. Some stops service multiple routes.
    Route numbers will also be listed on the sign. (Figure 2)

    RTA - Figure 1
    Figure 1
    RTA - Figure 2

    RTA - Bus Numbers
    Figure 2


  3. Wait for your bus. It's best to arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes early.
  4. Get on your bus (route number and last stop on route are indicated above the windshield of the bus).
  5. Pay, which can be done with exact change (you can use dollar bills) or by swiping your pass or farecard.
  6. Have a seat, stare out the window, daydream, sleep, read, etc.
  7. Get off at your stop. The driver will announce stops, or you can refer to the timetable/schedule. To indicate it's your stop, pull the stop cord or press the stop bar to notify the driver that your stop is coming up. If you are unsure, you can always ask the driver.
  8. Repeat process to return home or to reach another destination.


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