Updated as of July 30, 2024.
Public transportation provides an inexpensive way to travel around our communities. Please find below information about public transportation services in Southern Maryland: Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Charles County.
Calvert County
Calvert County Department of Community Resources
Provides public bus transportation to link residents with major shopping, medical and employment areas, as well as with public services available in Prince Frederick.
Fares
As of July 1, 2024, ALL Calvert County transportation services are available free of charge.
Services
Eight weekday routes
Three Saturday routes
St. Mary’s County
St. Mary’s County Transit System (STS)
Offers public transportation routes operate from Charlotte Hall to Leonardtown, California, and Lexington Park and Ridge.
Fares
General public
One Way Trip: $1.00; Transfer Fee: $0.50
All Day Passes: $ 3.00
Monthly passes: $40.00
Persons with disabilities
One Way Trip: $0.50; Transfer Fee: $0.25
Monthly passes: $20.00 (discount Monthly passes require photo ID to match the monthly pass user)
Summer Youth Cruiser Passes are available between June 1 and August 31.
Discount & reduced tickets (purchased in sheets of 10 tickets) also available
Charles County
The VanGO bus system consists of 17 routes serving Charles County including connections to Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties; check out the downloadable VanGO Transit Guide
Fares
$0
All VanGO transportation services are available free of charge.
Real-time information via TripShot app
TripShot app includes live bus tracking, real-time schedule updates, custom notifications for arrivals and delays, and trip planning among other capabilities.
- Download the TripShot app from the Apple App Store
- Download the TripShot app from the Google Play Store
Moving Forward
Please reach out to us at the Bridges Helpdesk for anything from exploring your options to finding out what you’re eligible for to formulating an ambitious travel plan for the first time. We’re here to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to explore our state without emptying your wallet.
Please contact the Free Bridges Helpdesk anytime
- Via our Accessible Web Form
- Email: Helpdesk@imagemd.org
- Visit our Bridges Helpdesk website
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.