Updated as of July 21, 2024.
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Public Transportation
All Anne Arundel transit routes are FREE!
Anne Arundel Bus Service Transit Routes
List of Transit Routes with drop down maps and links to more information about each, including the hours of operation for each Route
Current Routes served:
- BROOKLYN PARK CONNECTOR (Cromwell LR station, Hanover St, Furnance Branch Rd, Hammonds Lane, B&A Blvd, Ferndale LR Station)
- AA – 201 (Arundel Mills, Megellan Circle, Cromwell LR Station, Sun Valley Shopping Center, Freetown community)
- AA – 202 (Arundel Mills, Meade Village, Seven Oaks, Odenton MARC Station, Odenton Health Campus)
- AA – GOLD EDGEWATER (Kmart, Mayo Road, Admiral Dr, Harbour Center, and Westfield Mall)
- AA – GOLD LINE EXTENSION (Westfield Mall, Bestgate Rd/Tidewater Colony, Cromwell Light Rail Station, Rowe Bl/Taylor Ave, MD 450/USNA Gate 8., Arnold Rd at Safeway, AACC, Jumpers Hole Rd at Walmart Super Center, Baltimore Annapolis Blvd/Crain Hwy)
- AA – YELLOW (Westfield Mall, Housely Rd, Riva Rd & Holiday Ct, Truman Pkwy – MVA & Health Dept., Annapolis Corporate Center, Riva Rd – Heritage Ct, Admiral Cochrane, Harbour Center, Riva Rd – Claibourne)
- CROFTON CONNECTOR (Odenton MARC station, Reece Rd, DISA, Ft. Meade Base, Odenton Health Campus, Village at Waugh Chapel, Crofton Village)
- CROFTON EXPRESS (Westfield Mall, Crofton Country Club, Waugh Chapel Town Center, Village at Waugh Chapel)
Link to Rules for Transit Riders
On-Demand Services – Call N’ Ride
South County Call N’ Ride
- An on-demand transit service that is provided in three (3) zones to connect south county residents to northern county service areas.
- Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm; Excluding holidays
- Riders must request pick-up 2 hours in advance to utilize services. Requests for a 7 am pick-up can be scheduled the previous business day after 5 pm
- Last call for same day pick up is 5:30 pm
- Link to South County Call N’ Ride brochure
North County Call N’ Ride
- An on-demand transit service that is provide a connection for north county residents to north county service areas. This includes service to Ft. Meade at the Rt 175/Mapes Rd gate.
- Monday through Friday, 7 am – 7 pm; Excluding holidays
- Riders must request pick-up 2 hours in advance to utilize services. Requests for a 7 am pick-up can be scheduled the previous business day after 5 pm
- Last call for same day pick up is 5:30 pm
- Link to North County Call N’ Ride brochure
Transit App
This free app allows you to check nearby departures and track your ride, among other transit-related tasks. Find out more on the How to Use the App web page.
- Download the Transit App from the Apple App Store
- Download the Transit App from the Google Play Store
Paratransit
Anne Arundel Taxi Voucher Program
- Must purchase taxi voucher books
- Value of the book is twice what the cost was. Example: A $15 Taxi voucher book is worth $30 in taxi fare using this program.
Other Anne Arundel Paratransit Options
- Complementary Paratransit
- Only required to transport riders to and from locations that are within three-quarters 3/4 mile of existing local fixed routes and during the same days and hours of that fixed route service.
- Reservations: reserve as late as the close of business the day before travel and as early as up to seven (7) days, in advance.
- General Paratransit (GPT)
- A shared-ride, origin-to-destination service.
- Reservations must be made two (2) days, and up to seven (7) days, in advance.
- Demand Response trips can be scheduled for any purpose, whether for shopping, appointments, etc.
Link to the Anne Arundel County Paratransit Riders Guide (PDF download)
MTA Mobility Paratransit Services
Through Mobility (formerly called MobilityLink), the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) provides public transportation alternatives to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County residents who cannot independently access, board, disembark from, or ride other MTA services (such as MTA’s BaltimoreLink bus system, Light RailLink, and Metro SubwayLink).
Mobility provides:
- Pick up and drop off within ¾ mile of the fixed route (regular public transportation)
- Available during normal fixed route bus operating hours of MTA’s services (excluding Commuter bus routes and MARC train routes)
- Door-to-door service
Applying to use Mobility
- Eligibility: Proof that applicant has an impairment that prevents the individual from independently accessing, boarding, disembarking, or riding other MTA services
- Application process
- Download and complete a Mobility application
- Call 410-764-8181, select Option 6 to request an application
- Return the completed application to the MTA in one of three ways:
- Email: MTACertification@mdot.maryland.gov
- Mail: ATTN: MobilityLink Certification Office, 1st Floor, 4201 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215
- Download and complete a Mobility application
Using Mobility: Scheduling transportation
- Reservations required
- Can be made UP TO seven days in advance and AT LEAST one service day in advance of travel
- Make a reservation by calling Mobility at 410-764-8181 or using the free TDD 711 Maryland Relay Service
- Out-of-town visitors: up to 21 days of service per year; application required
- One-way fare is $2.10
- Exact fare for each trip is required
- May purchase a 20-ride ticket book
Call-A-Ride
MobilityLink is not the only paratransit option in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County. Another option, Call-A-Ride consists of two parts: Call-A-Ride Center and Call-A-Ride Service. Call-A-Ride uses selected Taxi Cab and Sedan Companies to provide door-to-door transportation for MobilityLink customers. Please note that some of these companies have a limited service area, and these limitations are set forth on the Taxi Cab and Sedan Companies web page.
Call-A-Ride cost
The Call-A-Ride fare covers up to $40.00 of the cab/sedan meter. If the meter reads more than $40, the rider must pay the amount over $40. For example, if the meter reads $35, the rider owes nothing more than the original fare. If the meter reads $48, the rider must pay $8 ($48-$40) in addition to the original fare (currently, $3).
Call-A-Ride Service Highlights
- Available for any purpose
- Fare is $3 each way (pays for meter up to $40)
- Limited to sixty-two (62) one-way trips per month
- After 62 trips in a month, the customer must pay the full meter reading per trip
Call-A-Ride Center Highlights
- Available ONLY for trips to and from the customer’s dialysis center
- Fare is $2 each way (pays for meter up to $40)
Using Call-A-Ride (Service or Center)
- Contact approved Taxi Cab/Sedan companies directly to schedule the ride
- Tell the dispatcher your MTA Call-A-Ride card number
- Must call at least 40 minutes in advance
- May take up to three people on your ride, but all must get on and off at the same place
- When entering the vehicle, present your MTA Call-A-Ride card and pay your fare
- Get your paper receipt after your ride and keep it for six months (Call-A-Ride requirement)
Please contact the Free Bridges Helpdesk anytime
- Via our Accessible Web Form
- Email: Helpdesk@imagemd.org
- Visit our Bridges Helpdesk website
- Text or Leave a voice mail message: (410) 357-1546
This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.