Public Transit in San Luis Obispo County

Code of Conduct - view our passenger code of conduct for proper behavior on the bus.

Holidays - see individual schedule pages for the service. RTA, South County Area Transit, Avila to Pismo Beach Trolley, Cambria Trolley, Dial-A-Ride, Runabout.

Rules for Riding - no smoking, eating or drinking is allowed on the bus. Children 5 and under travel free. See more...

Bike 'N Ride - all RTA fixed route buses have bike racks for 6 bikes. SCAT buses have one bike rack that holds 3 bikes. The Avila and Cambria trolleys have racks for two bicycles. Motorized or any type of battery powered bikes, or bikes with panniers with gear are NOT to be carried on any RTA operated vehicle.

Accessibility - all RTA and South County Area Transit fixed route buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate passengers needing boarding assistance. RTA and South County Area Transit policies REQUIRE bus operators to secure wheelchairs and their passengers using safety straps and seatbelts. Wheelchair passengers that refuse a seatbelt do so at their own risk.

Transfer Points - Downtown Transit Center (Old Gov't Center) in San Luis Obispo connects with SLO Transit, Pismo Beach - Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, connects with SCAT... see more below.

Park 'N Rides - RTA serves the Las Tablas Park & Ride in Templeton (route 9), the Halcyon Park & Ride in Arroyo Grande (Route 10) & Pismo Beach Premium Outlets (route 10).  

Lost and Found information - call Dispatch at 541-2228

College Student Information - Cuesta & Cal Poly. Each campus offers students and faculty discount passes.

Seniors - Learn about RTA reduced rates & VIP passes. See more at Rideshare.

Youth information and trips - K-12 teachers - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for info on field trips with RTA. See Youth K-12 Summer Ride Free Program information.

Visiting San Luis Obispo County - tourist tips about how to get around the county at SLOCarFree.org.  

Social Services Agencies - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to buy passes for clients and other information.

Advertise with RTA - Learn more about exterior bus advertising space. Exterior Queen and king ads are available - includes complimentary interior space.

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