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Service Alerts

Today’s system status

All routes are running with no interruptions. Updated continuously throughout the service day — detours, delays and weather changes are posted here as soon as they happen.

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Route 301Towne Centre Laurel ↔ South LaurelNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 302Towne Centre Laurel ↔ Greenbelt MetroNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 401Mall in Columbia ↔ Clary’s ForestNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 403Mall in Columbia ↔ Dorsey HallNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 404Mall in Columbia ↔ Atholton High SchoolNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 405Ellicott City Walmart ↔ Old Ellicott CityNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 407Mall in Columbia ↔ Kings ContrivanceNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 408Mall in Columbia ↔ GatewayNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 409Towne Centre Laurel ↔ Elkridge CornersNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 501Mall in Columbia ↔ BWI AirportNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 502Towne Centre Laurel ↔ Arundel Mills MallNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 503Mall in Columbia ↔ Towne Centre LaurelNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route 505Mall in Columbia ↔ Catonsville WalmartNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.Route OECOld Ellicott City TrolleyNo interruptionsRunning on schedule.

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Get Around

Everything you need to ride RTA

Routes & Schedules

Find your route, view interactive maps and download printable timetables.

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How to Ride

New to RTA? Learn how to board, pay and transfer with confidence.

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Fares & Passes

Compare fares and buy mobile tickets with Tap & Go.

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RTA Mobility

ADA paratransit and demand-response service for eligible riders.

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Reduced Fare Programs

Free and discounted fares for seniors, students and veterans.

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Holiday Schedule

Check how service changes on observed holidays.

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Ride Smarter

RTA rides on the Transit app

Transit is RTA’s official real-time app. Plan a trip, watch your bus move on the map and buy your fare — all in one place, free to download.

  • GO mode — live, step-by-step guidance from your stop to your destination.
  • Real-time arrivals — departure countdowns for every RTA stop.
  • Mobile ticketing — buy and activate RTA passes on your phone.
  • Service alerts — push notifications for the routes you ride.
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Transit

The best app for buses and trains

Official real-time partner of RTA Central Maryland

At a Glance

RTA by the numbers

One regional bus network across Central Maryland.

14Bus routes
4Partner jurisdictions
7 daysA week of service
$2One-way fare

News & Events

Latest from RTA

Rider Quarterly Forum, November 12

Tell RTA leadership how service is working for you — online at 6:00 PM.

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Now hiring bus drivers

Full- and part-time bus operator positions are open — apply online.

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Free rides for veterans to the Baltimore VA

Free RTA Mobility trips to the Baltimore VA for registered veteran riders.

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