Getting Started: Be prepared to write down the transit information you receive from our web pages or Information Staff. You will need to consider:

• When do you want to travel... what day and what time of day?
• Where are you beginning your trip?
• What is your destination?
• The information above regarding your return trip.
• Where is the bus stop located.
• What is the fare... (how many zones does your trip cross)?

Always arrive at your bus stop early. Not everyone's watch has the same time, and the bus driver may have a slightly different time than you do! Posted on all Sonoma County Transit bus stop signs are route numbers and direction of travel (e.g. east, west) for buses servicing that particular stop.

Always FLAG the bus. Our bus driver needs to know if you want to board our bus. During non-daylight hours, it is advisable to carry a flashlight so the driver can see you flagging the bus.

Please have exact fare ready when you board the bus. Bus drivers do not carry change. Click here to read more about Fares or Passes. If you are eligible for a discounted fare because you are a student, senior citizen, or a person with disabilities you must always show the bus driver a valid identification which verifies your eligibility. To find out if you are eligible for Discount Fares, click here.

Need more than one bus to get to your destination? Then you'll need a transfer.

When the bus is approaching your destination, let the driver know by ringing the bell. Ring the bell by pressing the yellow strip located between the windows. The driver will let you off at the next stop. Most Sonoma County Transit buses have a STOP REQUESTED sign located in the front of the bus. This sign lights up when the "next stop" has been requested. You don't need to ring the bell again if someone else has already requested the next stop.