Four Pierce Transit Transportation Services Meet a Variety of Needs

Eleven Transit Centers and Stations, over 3,300 bus stops, 626 covered bus shelters and 28 park-and-ride lots provide Pierce County customers with alternatives to driving their car.

Local and Express Bus Service

Pierce Transit's fixed-route system serves a 414 square mile area with an estimated population of 767,000 that includes the cities and towns of Auburn, Bonney Lake, Buckley, DuPont, Fife, Edgewood, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Orting, Puyallup, Ruston, Steilacoom, Sumner, Tacoma and University Place, along with extensive unincorporated areas of Pierce County. Our 52 local and 8 regional Sound Transit routes operate on more than 900 miles of city streets, county roads and state highways from Seattle through Tacoma and on to Olympia.

SHUTTLE

This specialized service provides transportation for customers who are unable to use the fixed route bus system due to their disabilities. To best serve these customers and maximize SHUTTLE efficiency, rides are organized on a subscription, group or call-in basis.

Vanpool & Rideshare

Pierce Transit operates public vanpools, providing service for commuters traveling throughout the Puget Sound region, especially for those not well served by fixed route buses or traveling long distances. These ridesharing services include Vanpools, Park & Ride lots, and efficient commute programs for more than 130 employers. Visit PierceTrips.com for commute options.

Regional Connections

Pierce Transit serves as a vital link in our regional transportation system by connecting to other services:

• Intercity Transit in Pierce & Thurston Counties
• King County Metro
• Pierce County Ferries at Steilacoom
• Washington State Ferries at Pt. Defiance
• Amtrak in Downtown Tacoma
• Greyhound, Sound Transit express buses, Tacoma Link light rail & Sounder trains from the Tacoma Dome Station

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