Pierce Transit

09/03/2026

More people, more places, more often? You decide, on November 3. Pierce Transit has a measure on the November ballot that would improve local transit service. Learn more about Prop 1 in-person on 9/12 in Lakewood & 9/15 in Tacoma, or drop by our booth at an upcoming outreach event.

09/02/2026

Save this post if you have a student going back to school next week, or share with someone who does: Youth 18 & under ride free on all Pierce Transit buses! That means you don’t have to drive them to school, extracurriculars or to work. Link in comments to learn more.

08/31/2026

🚍 What's new in September for Pierce Transit:

🎡 For the FIRST TIME SINCE 2019, Washington State Fair Express Service returns Sept. 4–27 (closed Tuesdays and Sept. 9), offering service every 30 minutes to the Washington State Fair. Regular fares apply, and youth 18 and under ride free.

🚌Kids back in school? Youth 18 and under ride free across the region. Free Youth ORCA cards are available for riders ages 13 and older.

What's coming next:

🛞Week without driving October 1 – 8. Can you challenge yourself to go a week without driving? Use this week to try taking the bus, walking or riding your bike.

08/28/2026

See the 3 locations to park and ride directly to the Blue Gate, kids 18 & under ride free: https://piercetransit.org/fair/

You can take a bus to the fair in Puyallup this year

08/26/2026

More people, more places, more often? You decide on November 3.

Youth in Pierce County already ride free on Pierce Transit services. If approved by voters, Prop 1 on the November ballot would keep it that way, and make it easier to get home from practice, a shift, or a night class by adding later evening service.

08/26/2026

Where should she try next on the Route 1?

08/25/2026

Pierce Transit is making it easier for you to ride, with changes to bus schedules beginning August 30, 2026.

Service Change Pierce Transit Adjusts Service on August 30, 2026 Pierce Transit is making it easier for you to ride, with changes to bus schedules beginning August 30, 2026. We’re adding a few new trips, improving connections between routes, and aligning some trips more closely with school schedul...

08/21/2026

Did you know: 950 of our bus stops now have benches, and we’ve replaced 53 bus stop shelters to make your wait more comfortable!

08/20/2026

Everyone say congratulations to Joe for reaching 35 years at Pierce Transit! That's an incredible milestone.