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 Western Maryland: Washington County, Allegany County, and Garrett County.
Washington County
Washington County Transit
Offers fixed route public transportation across the county Monday through Saturday.
Areas served
- Funkstown
- Halfway
- Long Meadow
- Maugansville
- Robinwood
- Smithsburg
- Valley Mall
- Williamsport
- Throughout the city of Hagerstown
Fares
Adult (18-59): $1.25
Senior (60+) /Disabled/Military-Veteran (ID required): Peak: $0.95 and Off-Peak: $0.60
Student (5-17) (18+ Valid School I.D required): $0.85
Passes for a fixed number of rides or a fixed time period are also available (download the WTC Fare guide for more details)
Allegany County
Allegany County Transit
Offers a fixed route bus system that operates Monday through Friday. All routes originate in Downtown Cumberland on Frederick Street and offer service to:
- LaVale
- Cresaptown
- Frostburg
- Frostburg State University Campus
- Midland
- Lonaconing
- Barton
- Westernport
Fares
$2.00; No transfer fees
Half-fares available, must complete a downloadable Half Fare application to receive an ACT-issued half fare card.
Garrett County
Garrett Transit Service (GTS)
Offers a shared-ride, door-to-door, advanced reservation service offered on a space-available basis to all residents of Garrett County. There is no special paratransit service. Trips outside of Garrett County and neighboring West Virginia are also available.
Fares
$2.00: General Public (per 16 miles) in the Oakland Area
$1.50: Senior Citizens (Age 60+) in the Oakland Area
Call Garrett Transit Service at (301) 533-9010 for the out-of-area fare schedule.
Tickets may be purchased at the office or through any driver. You can purchase a $10.00 or $20.00 ticket. All fares must be paid at time of boarding the vehicle.
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
- 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.