The Wheels on the Bus
You see them out there but you’re not sure if it’s for you. You wonder where exactly they go, how much it costs, and how long it’ll take.It’s called THE BUS and while it may have a fancier name in your town, one thing is always true: when there’s a route for you, it’s a great transportation option.
If you have not been on a bus in a while, don’t worry – the basics are still the same. Find your bus – pay your fare – grab a seat – get where you’re going!
But we know it can be more complicated than that, especially when you are considering riding the bus to get to and from work. We can help you figure it all out, either over the phone at 1-866-610-RIDE (7433), through e-mail or in person.
To get you started, we have gathered some essential information about riding the bus in Central Florida.
Dude, Where’s My Bus?
The first step is finding out what routes may work for you and the times that they operate.Call 1-866-610-RIDE (7433) to speak with a reThink representative or be connected directly to the transit agency in your area. Plus, we’ve compiled some of the information you’ll need to know on our Tips on Transit page.
The table below outlines which transit agency serves your area.
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Brevard County Titusville – Cocoa – Cocoa Beach – Rockledge – Melbourne – Palm Bay |
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Space Coast Area Transit www.ridescat.com |
Customer Service 321-633-1878 |
Routes & Schedule Info |
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Lake County Eustis – Lady Lake – Mount Dora – Tavares – Umatilla – Zellwood |
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LakeXpress www.ridelakexpress.com |
Customer Service 352-326-8637 |
Routes & Schedule Info |
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Marion County Ocala – Silver Springs Shores |
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SunTran www.ocalafl.org/SunTran |
Customer Service 352-401-6999 |
Routes & Schedule Info |
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Orange County Apopka – Bay Lake – Belle Isle – Edgewood – Lake Buena Vista – Maitland – Ocoee – Orlando – Windermere – Winter Garden – Winter Park – Zellwood |
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LYNX www.golynx.com |
Customer Service 407-254-6094 |
Route & Schedule Info |
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Osceola County Kissimmee – Poinciana – St. Cloud – Celebration |
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LYNX www.golynx.com |
Customer Service 407-254-6094 |
Route & Schedule Info |
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Seminole County Altamonte Springs – Casselberry – Lake Mary – Longwood – Oviedo – Sanford – Winter Springs |
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LYNX www.golynx.com |
Customer Service 407-254-6094 |
Route & Schedule Info |
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Sumter County County-Wide Service with Monday/Wednesday/Friday service to Gainesville |
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Sumter County Transit http://sumtercountyfl.gov |
Customer Service 352-568-6683 |
Route & Schedule Info |
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Volusia County Daytona Beach – Debary – DeLand – Deltona – Edgewater – New Smyrna Beach – Pierson – Port Orange – Seville |
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Votran www.votran.org |
Customer Services 386-761-7700 |
Route & Schedule Info |
How much does it cost?
The cost to ride the bus will depend on which county you are in, since each county has their own system. Find out bus fare info for your transit system.Always make sure you have exact change, because no matter what city you live in, the drivers are not able to provide change.
If you are going to use the bus as your primary commute mode, consider purchasing a weekly or monthly bus pass. Not only will a bus pass save you even more money, it is also incredibly convenient because you won’t have to look for change every day!
Your employer can help you increase your savings by offering the Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits at your workplace. This program allows you to set aside money pre-tax to pay for transit expenses. Contact us to find out more or call 1-866-610-RIDE (7433).
What else do I need to know?
Each transit agency has its own standard practices, but there are some steps you can take to make your first bus trip a smooth ride, no matter what bus you take.
