Trip planning tools and resources Contents
Plan your journey with printable schedules and maps at bctransit.com
Head to bctransit.com
Choose your transit system
Click Schedules and Maps on the homepage menu (see top of the page)
Enter your route number in the SCHEDULE INFO box and click GO , or click DISPLAY ALL ROUTES to view all routes
Once you’ve selected or clicked through to your route, view Weekday , Saturday and Sunday Schedules by clicking each button (at top of the schedule)
View the return route by clicking the change direction button just under the map
No data/internet once you leave the house?
Option 1: Download Transit , our endorsed partner app for your mobile device/tablet – see Interactive trip planning on mobile device/tablet
Option 2: Screenshot your schedule or map, and send/save it to your mobile device
Option 3: Print your schedule or map
Navigate to your route
Click the Print button (see top right of your route schedule)
In the print pop-up box, be sure to set Layout to “Landscape”
Option 4: Download or print the PDF version of the Rider’s Guide
Head to bctransit.com
Choose your transit system
Click Rider Info on the homepage menu (see top of the page)
On the right side of the page, click the Rider’s Guide image or link (directly below) which will open directly within the window
Click the download or print icon (see top right of window)
Option 5: Email your local transit system*
Head to bctransit.com
Choose your transit system
Click Contact on the homepage menu (see top of the page)
From the drop-down menu at the top of the form, select Make a General Inquiry
Fill in the form and make sure to select “I would like a transit representative to contact me…” – then click Submit Feedback
*Please note, it may be several days before you are contacted.
Get the latest info on service disruptions, schedule changes, detours and other important rider updates.
Option 1: Check advisories/alerts before your journey
Head to bctransit.com
Choose your transit system
On the homepage, the SCHEDULE INFO: TRIP PLANNER box lists customer advisories (see bottom of box)
Click your route number, or ALL to see every current advisory/alert
Advisories/alerts can also be found on the Schedules and Maps page.
Option 2: Subscribe for email advisories/alerts
Head to bctransit.com
Choose your transit system
Click Schedules and Maps on the homepage menu (see top of the page)
Click the Email Advisories button (see top right of page)
Fill in the form, making sure to select your favourite routes and “I wish to receive email Alerts…” – then click SUBSCRIBE
Tips!
Add notifications@bctransit.com to your approved sender list, so you never miss an email.
Manage your subscription or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of your email advisory.
BC Transit publishes real-time data feeds (General Transit Feed Specification) on our Open Data Page that are accessible to third-party developers. This enables them to create applications that support riders.
Transit – BC Transit’s endorsed partner appPlan your journey on your mobile device or tablet with intuitive, step-by-step navigation!
We’re proud to partner with Transit and deliver real-time trip planning solutions and transit information for mobile users.
Download now from the App Store (IOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
App features:
In-app search
View full transit schedules and route itineraries without internet connection
Estimated arrival times
Real-time bus tracking on synced map
Up-to-the-minute BC Transit service alerts, detours and advisories – including push notification opt-in
GO Trip companion
Directions, trip notifications, stop alerts, alternate routes – crowd-sourced for accuracy
Ability to save your favourite, regular routes from home, school, work, etc.
Transit is currently available in 34 BC Transit communities:
Agassiz-Harrison
Campbell River
Central Fraser Valley
Chilliwack
Columbia Valley
Comox Valley
Cowichan Valley
Cranbrook
Creston Valley
Dawson Creek
Elk Valley
Fort St. John
Hope
Kamloops
Kelowna
Kimberley
Kitimat
Mount Waddington
Nanaimo
Port Alberni
Port Edward
Powell River
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Shuswap
Skeena
South Okanagan-Similkameen
Squamish
Sunshine Coast
Terrace
Vernon
Victoria
West Kootenay
Whistler
Victoria rider tip!
Using a mobile phone without data or apps, and riding with us in Victoria? Check schedule times via text message with our SMS Next Bus service.
See expected arrival times for the next 4 buses to arrive at your stop:
Text your six-digit stop ID (see top of the bus stop sign) to 11111, e.g. 100694
You will receive a reply that lists the next 4 buses scheduled to arrive at your stop, including their estimated arrival times.
If you’re at stop on multiple routes and would only like to see times for a particular route, add the route number after the stop ID, e.g. 100150 27
For help using the service, text HELP to 11111
Planning your journey or travelling without access to data or internet? Printed schedules are available in several formats.
Option 1: Rider’s Guide
Call your local transit system for a printed Rider’s Guide.
Option 2: Bus stops
Route schedules are displayed at transit exchanges and most bus stops throughout BC Transit communities.
Tip! If in doubt, ask your driver or fellow rider!
Option 3: Your local transit system
To find out about routes, schedule information or give feedback about your transit experience, connect with your local transit office by phone.
Victoria rider tip!
Dial 250-382-6161 (Transit Info Line)
Input your Stop ID and route number at the prompt
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