RTS Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

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RTS Schedule and Agency Finder

Choose the Correct RTS Bus System Before Checking Routes, Times or Stops

RTS is not one national bus company. The abbreviation identifies Rochester’s Regional Transit Service in New York, Gainesville’s Regional Transit System in Florida and Redwood Transit System in Humboldt County, California.

This guide gives Rochester priority because it is the strongest match for “RTS bus schedule,” while still separating Gainesville and Humboldt routes so riders do not use the wrong timetable, fare, app or stop number.

Choose My RTS Rochester Routes Gainesville Routes View Official PDFs
Primary search intent Rochester, New York
Other RTS agencies Gainesville and Humboldt
Rochester schedule Effective June 29, 2026
Gainesville change August 17, 2026
Last verified
Quick answer

Which RTS Bus Schedule Should You Use?

Use the city and agency name—not the letters RTS alone—to choose the correct schedule.

Rochester, New York Use myRTS.com Regional Transit Service covers Rochester and surrounding counties through RTS Connect, RTS On Demand and county services.
Gainesville, Florida Schedule change soon Summer service runs through August 16, 2026. Fall service begins August 17.
Humboldt County, California Check PDF date Redwood Transit System operates through Humboldt Transit Authority and Ride Humboldt.
Do not combine agencies Wrong-system risk Rochester route numbers, Gainesville route numbers and Humboldt timetables are unrelated.
Critical distinction: Rochester RTS uses Transit, RTS Go and the 20105 Where’s My Bus text service. Gainesville uses GNV RideRTS, RideRTS.app and the 844-899-1556 Bus Predictions Assistant.
Agency selector

Match RTS to the Correct City and Official Website

Regional Transit Service — Rochester, New York

Rochester RTS operates fixed routes in Monroe County and separate regional services in Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne and Wyoming counties.

Main route hub: RTS Transit Center Official domain: myRTS.com Base RTS Connect fare: $1 adult Arrival text: Stop ID to 20105
Rochester Schedules Rochester Alerts

Regional Transit System — Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville RTS serves city, University of Florida, Santa Fe College, shopping, medical and airport trips with schedules that change by academic service period.

Main downtown hub: Rosa Parks Station Official domain: go-rts.com Adult cash fare: $1.50 Prediction text: 844-899-1556
Gainesville RTS Current Service Dates

Redwood Transit System — Humboldt County, California

Redwood Transit System is part of Ride Humboldt and serves communities along the US 101 corridor, including Trinidad, Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Scotia.

Operator: Humboldt Transit Authority Official domain: hta.org Single cash ride: $2 Customer service: 707-443-0826
Redwood RTS Ride Humboldt Fares

RTS Bus Schedule Guide

Current Changes Rochester Routes Rochester Frequency Transit Center Rochester Fares Rochester Live Times Regional Counties Gainesville Routes Gainesville Times Gainesville Fares Humboldt RTS Official PDFs Find a Stop Accessibility Contacts FAQs
Time-sensitive update

RTS Schedule Changes Riders Need to Know in August 2026

Rochester schedules changed June 29 Monroe County route PDFs are effective June 29, 2026. RTS warns that some routes have minor timepoint or trip changes.
Gainesville changes August 17 Summer service ends August 16. Fall regular and reduced service begin August 17, 2026.
Rochester On Demand changes September 7 RTS has announced no weekend On Demand service and no weekday On Demand service after 8 p.m. beginning September 7, 2026.
Publishing maintenance: update this article after August 17 for Gainesville’s fall schedule and again before September 7 for Rochester On Demand hours. Keeping expired seasonal details would damage rider trust.
Primary RTS schedule intent

Rochester RTS Monroe Routes Effective June 29, 2026

Rochester’s current route list includes frequent downtown routes, local routes, crosstown and suburban routes, commuter routes, seasonal service and neighborhood direct service.

1St. Paul
2North Clinton
3Joseph
4Hudson
5Portland
6North Goodman
7Clifford / Empire
8East Main
9University
10Park
11Monroe
12South Clinton
13South Avenue
14Marketplace
15Plymouth
16Genesee
17Jefferson / 19th Ward
18Chili
19Buffalo Road
20Lyell
21Dewey
22Lake
23West Avenue / Airport
24Bay Street
40Ridge Crosstown
41Culver / Goodman
42Paused
50Fairport / Penfield
70Seabreeze Seasonal
91Newark / Lyons
97Elmwood Commuter
SchoolSummer Direct
ODOn Demand Zones
Current exceptions: Route 42 Lyell/Upper Falls Crosstown is paused until further notice. Route 70 Seabreeze is seasonal. Several school routes operate a summer schedule or are on break.

Open the official Rochester route list and individual schedule PDFs.

How Rochester RTS Route Families Work

The system map uses route families to show expected service intensity. These are approximate patterns, not guaranteed arrival times at every stop.

Frequent routes About 15 minutes Monday–Friday from roughly 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with approximately 30-minute service at other published times.
Local routes About 30 minutes Monday–Friday from roughly 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with approximately 60-minute service at other published times.
Crosstown / suburban About 30 minutes Weekday daytime pattern with approximately 60-minute service at other times. These routes do not normally serve the downtown Transit Center.
Commuter routes 1–2 peak trips Limited weekday morning and afternoon trips. Most commuter routes do not serve the Transit Center.
Frequent Weekday daytime
≈15 min
Local Weekday daytime
≈30 min
Crosstown Weekday daytime
≈30 min
Other periods Many routes
≈60 min
Approximate does not mean exact: open the individual route PDF and use the stop-level real-time tool before departure.
Downtown Rochester transfer hub

How to Use the RTS Transit Center

The RTS Transit Center has entrances at 60 St. Paul Street and 71 North Clinton Avenue, just north of Main Street.

Building hours Monday–Friday: 4:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 5:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
On-site information Monday–Friday: 6:15 a.m.–7:45 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Gate layout Gates 1–26 are inside the Transit Center. Gates 27–30 are outside on Mortimer Street near North Clinton Avenue.
Enter
1
Use the St. Paul or North Clinton entrance.
Read monitor
2
Find your route and assigned gate.
Confirm direction
3
Match the bus destination.
Wait at gate
4
Let arriving riders exit first.
Pay and board
5
Tap RTS Go or prepare exact fare.
Transfer-center rule: all local and frequent Rochester routes begin or end at the RTS Transit Center, but crosstown, suburban and most commuter routes do not.
Rochester fares verified August 4, 2026

Rochester RTS Fares, Passes and Fare Capping

RTS Connect Adult $1.00 Fixed-route bus fare Reduced fare is 50¢ for qualifying children ages 6–11, seniors age 65 and older and people with disabilities.
RTS On Demand Adult $3.00 Effective fare structure published September 1, 2025 Reduced On Demand fare is $1.50 for eligible riders.
RTS Go Fare Cap $3 / day $56 adult 31-day maximum Use the same RTS Go account, card or linked payment method to receive fare-capping benefits on RTS Connect.
Accepted payment Exact cash, RTS Go, Apple Pay, Google Wallet and chip-enabled credit or debit cards are listed as accepted options.
Children Children age five and younger ride free, limited to three children per adult. Children age ten and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Free-fare groups RTS Access customers ride free with their RTS Access ID. Qualifying veterans need the approved Veterans Outreach Center pass.
Cash warning: buses require exact change. Tell the operator before inserting cash when purchasing an eligible pass onboard.

Verify current Rochester fares and pass rules.

Real-time Rochester tools

How to Check Rochester RTS Live Bus Arrivals

Transit app Plan a trip, track the bus and manage RTS Go payment through the Transit app.

Open RTS Go information

Text Where’s My Bus Text the numeric bus stop ID to 20105 to receive arrival information.

Read official text instructions

Service alerts Check construction, temporary stops, detours and route-specific disruptions before walking to the stop.

Open Monroe alerts

Live prediction is not a guarantee: a bus can lose GPS reporting, be removed from service or follow a detour. Compare the prediction with the published schedule and active alerts.

Rochester RTS On Demand Zones and September 2026 Changes

RTS On Demand provides requested trips within designated zones and connections to fixed-route stops or connection hubs.

BrockportOn-demand zone and connection service.
GreeceIncludes connection hubs and fixed-route transfers.
HenriettaConnects with Marketplace and Hylan-area service.
IrondequoitConnects with several north and east-side routes.
Lexington AvenueOn-demand zone serving west-side connections.
Pittsford / EastviewConnection service toward Fairport and Eastview.
WebsterConnects with BayTowne Plaza and fixed routes.
VA ClinicPublished service to the Calkins Road clinic.
Effective September 7, 2026: RTS has announced the elimination of weekend On Demand service and weekday On Demand service after 8 p.m. Recheck the official On Demand page before relying on an evening or weekend trip.

Open official RTS On Demand information.

RTS Schedules Outside Monroe County

Regional RTS routes use different route numbers, service patterns and sometimes demand-response tools. Do not use a Monroe County schedule for a neighboring county trip.

RTS Genesee Batavia routes, shopping shuttles and regional express services. RTS Livingston County routes and community transportation schedules. RTS Ontario Canandaigua, Farmington, Eastview, Geneva and regional routes. RTS Orleans Routes 201–205 and limited-day services. RTS Seneca Seneca Falls, Waterloo and Geneva service. RTS Wayne Lyons, Newark, Geneva and county routes; some routes may be paused. RTS Wyoming County-specific schedules and demand transportation. All RTS Counties Start from the official county selector when unsure.
Gainesville Summer 2026

Gainesville RTS Routes Through August 16, 2026

The current summer service list includes Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 33, 37, 38, 43, 52 and 75, plus Mobility on Demand.

1Rosa Parks–Butler Plaza
3North Main Post Office
5Oaks Mall
6North Walmart
7Eastwood Meadows
8North Walmart–UF Health
9Reitz Union–Hunters Run
10Santa Fe College
11Eastwood Meadows
12The Hub–Butler Plaza
13US 441–Cottage Grove
15Northwest 13th Street
17Beaty Towers
20Reitz Union–Oaks Mall
23Butler Plaza–Santa Fe
26Gainesville Airport
33Butler Plaza–The Hub
37Reitz Union–Butler Plaza
38Gainesville Place
43UF Health–Santa Fe
52Jonesville
75Oaks Mall–Butler Plaza
MODMobility on Demand
Seasonal schedule warning: the summer route summary expires after August 16, 2026. Open the fall schedule for trips beginning August 17.

Selected Gainesville RTS First Runs, Last Runs and Frequencies

The table below summarizes selected summer routes. “First run” and “last run” refer to the terminal named by RTS, not every intermediate stop.

Route Weekday Pattern Weekend Pattern Rider Warning
1 Rosa Parks–Butler Plaza Every 36 minutes; first BPTS 6:27 a.m.; last BPTS 10:39 p.m. Every 36 minutes, with shorter Saturday and Sunday spans Confirm Rosa Parks versus Butler Plaza direction
5 Rosa Parks–Oaks Mall Every 35–80 minutes; first RPTS 6:00 a.m.; last Oaks Mall 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday service with wider intervals Waits vary substantially by time of day
8 North Walmart–UF Health Every 40–90 minutes; first North Walmart 6:00 a.m. Approximately every 90 minutes Use the correct terminal and allow extra time
20 Reitz Union–Oaks Mall Every 24–36 minutes; first Oaks Mall 6:30 a.m.; last Reitz Union 10:30 p.m. Every 36 minutes during published hours Campus demand may affect boarding conditions
26 Rosa Parks–Airport Every 60–70 minutes; first RPTS 6:00 a.m.; last airport 7:37 p.m. Approximately every 60 minutes Do not plan a tight flight connection
43 UF Health–Santa Fe College Every 45–90 minutes; first UF Health 6:00 a.m.; last Santa Fe 6:42 p.m. Approximately every 90 minutes Fall schedule begins August 17
Reduced summer service: Gainesville publishes reduced service for August 8–16, 2026. Some routes do not operate during reduced service even though they appear in the regular route list.

Check the complete official Gainesville summary of times.

Gainesville fares verified August 4, 2026

Gainesville RTS Fares, Free-Fare Programs and Passes

Adult Cash Fare $1.50 Exact payment requested Riders without exact change may receive an RTS change card rather than cash.
24-Hour Pass $3.00 Unlimited rides for 24 hours Buy from the bus driver or at the Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station.
Reduced Fare $0.75 Medicare, Medicaid, military or veteran eligibility Valid supporting photo identification is required.
Ages 18 and younger / 65 and older Eligible participants can ride free through the age-based program with the required program-issued photo ID.
UF and Santa Fe riders Designated students, faculty, staff and retirees receive prepaid fixed-route access with an approved institutional ID.
ADA-certified riders ADA-certified riders use Gainesville fixed routes free with a valid ADA card.

Verify Gainesville RTS fares and eligibility rules.

Gainesville RTS Live Tracking and Stop Predictions

GNV RideRTS / RideRTS.app Track buses, find nearby stops, plan trips, save favorite stops and subscribe to alerts.

Open RideRTS.app

Bus Predictions Assistant Enter the bus stop ID in the official prediction tool for routes serving that stop.

Open prediction assistant

Text prediction service Text the bus stop ID to 844-899-1556 to receive listed arrival predictions.
California RTS

Redwood Transit System Schedule, Corridor and Fares

Redwood Transit System is operated through Humboldt Transit Authority and forms part of the wider Ride Humboldt network.

North–south corridor The timetable includes Trinidad, Westhaven, Moonstone Beach, Clam Beach, McKinleyville, Arcata, Eureka, College of the Redwoods, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Scotia.
Days shown The linked official document contains weekday and Saturday northbound and southbound tables.
Current-document caution The PDF currently linked by HTA carries an October 3, 2024 date. Verify the HTA route page before relying on a specific departure.
Fare Product Published Price Important Rule
Single cash ride $2.00 Pay onboard using an accepted method
Two-hour tap-to-pay cap $2.00 Use the same payment card or device
One-day pass $5.00 Valid across eligible Ride Humboldt fixed routes
Seven-day pass $15.00 Not accepted on every demand-response service
31-day pass $50.00 Check exclusions before purchase
Reduced stored-value ride $1.00 Tell the driver before inserting stored value
Freshness warning: a PDF remaining on an official server does not prove every departure is unchanged. Compare the document with the current HTA route page and service notices.

Rochester, Gainesville and Humboldt RTS Comparison

RTS System Official Schedule Source Base Adult Fare Live Arrival Tool Most Important Warning
Rochester Regional Transit Service myRTS.com $1 RTS Connect Transit app / text stop ID to 20105 Use June 29, 2026 route schedules
Gainesville Regional Transit System go-rts.com $1.50 RideRTS.app / text 844-899-1556 Fall service begins August 17, 2026
Humboldt Redwood Transit System hta.org $2 Transit app and Ride Humboldt tools Official linked PDF carries a 2024 date
Embedded official documents

View RTS Maps and Timetable PDFs

The documents remain hosted by the transit agencies. Use the open-document button when a browser or agency server blocks embedded viewing.

Rochester RTS Monroe County System Map

The overview map is effective September 1, 2025. Individual Rochester schedules were updated June 29, 2026, so use the map for network orientation and the route PDFs for current times.

Open Rochester Map Open Current Route PDFs

Gainesville Summer 2026 Summary of Times

This one-page schedule summary covers May 4 through August 16, 2026. It must not be used for fall trips beginning August 17.

Open Summer PDF Check Fall Schedules

Redwood Transit System Timetable

The PDF currently linked from the official HTA route page carries an October 3, 2024 date. Use it cautiously and compare it with current HTA notices.

Open Redwood PDF Check Current HTA Page
Document rule: the route page, PDF effective date, current alert and live prediction should agree before a time-critical journey.

How to Find the Correct RTS Stop and Direction

City Rochester, Gainesville or Humboldt.
Agency myRTS, go-rts or HTA.
Route Match the complete number.
Direction Use the final destination.
Stop ID Copy the posted number.
Alert Check temporary relocation.
Open the official schedule for your city. Do not search only for “RTS Route 1” because Rochester and Gainesville both use Route 1.
Select the correct service day. Weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, regular, reduced, summer and fall schedules can differ.
Match the bus destination. The destination sign is safer than a generic inbound or outbound label.
Find the exact stop ID. Opposite-direction stops at one intersection normally have different stop numbers.
Check the real-time prediction. Use the correct city’s app or text service.
Arrive early. Rochester RTS recommends reaching the stop approximately five minutes before the scheduled pickup.

How to Read an RTS Bus Timetable

Timepoints are selected stops A PDF normally lists major stops rather than every bus stop. Estimate from the nearest timepoint or use live arrivals.
First run names a terminal It does not mean the bus reaches every downstream stop at that same time.
Last run may begin before your stop Determine when the final bus reaches your boarding location, not merely when it leaves the terminal.
A dash often means no service It can indicate that a trip does not serve a listed timepoint or does not operate that day.
Reduced service is a different timetable Gainesville route availability changes during reduced academic service periods.
Dashed map lines mean limited service Rochester uses dashed route lines for services with limited dates, hours or frequency.

RTS Accessibility, Paratransit and Mobility Assistance

Rochester RTS Access ADA-eligible riders can schedule paratransit through RTS Access. Ride requests can generally be made the previous day and up to seven days in advance.

585-224-8330

Gainesville fixed routes ADA-certified riders ride fixed routes free with a valid ADA card.
Gainesville RTS Plus Complementary door-to-door service costs $3 per trip for certified riders unable to use fixed routes.

352-393-7433

Gainesville advance booking RTS Plus app and web reservations can be made through 11:59 p.m. the day before and up to 14 days in advance.
Accessible vehicle does not equal accessible stop Construction, snow, slopes, missing sidewalks and temporary stops can affect boarding.
Reasonable modification Contact the operating agency when a policy or procedure modification is needed for disability access.
Book the correct service: Rochester RTS Access and Gainesville RTS Plus are separate programs with different phone numbers, eligibility systems and reservation windows.

RTS Holidays, Detours, Seasonal Service and Weather

Rochester holidays RTS runs a holiday Sunday schedule on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Gainesville seasonal service The route network changes between summer, fall, spring, regular and reduced academic service periods.
Humboldt road conditions Highway incidents, weather and construction can affect a long regional corridor more severely than a short city route.
Temporary stop closure A stop can remain visible while service is moved to another corner or nearby shelter.
School and campus routes Rochester school direct services and Gainesville university routes can change during breaks.
Airport trips Allow extra time on Rochester Route 23, Gainesville Route 26 or any regional route used for a flight.
Customer service and lost property

RTS Phone Numbers and Rider Assistance

Rochester RTS Customer Service 585-288-1700
1372 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14609
Rochester RTS Access 585-224-8330
Lost and found for Access: option 4
Gainesville Customer Service 352-334-2600
34 SE 13th Road
Gainesville, FL 32601
Gainesville Lost & Found 352-393-7850
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., except holidays
Gainesville RTS Plus 352-393-7433
Paratransit reservations and assistance
Humboldt Transit Authority 707-443-0826
Use the current HTA contact page for office hours
Lost-item details: provide the agency, route, direction, boarding stop, exit stop, date, approximate time and a precise description. Gainesville says items may not be available until the following day and generally holds most items for 90 days.
Official Rochester rider video

Inside the Rochester RTS Transit Center

This official myRTS video introduces the enclosed Transit Center and its rider facilities. VideoObject schema is intentionally omitted because a reliable upload date was not available from the official page.

RTS Bus Checklist Before You Leave

  • Confirm Rochester, Gainesville or Humboldt RTS.
  • Open the current official schedule period.
  • Select weekday, weekend, holiday or reduced service.
  • Match the final destination on the bus.
  • Save the exact stop ID.
  • Check active detours and temporary stops.
  • Use the correct city’s real-time service.
  • Prepare the correct fare or approved ID.
  • Allow extra time for transfers or flights.
  • Save the correct agency phone number.
Official research record

Official RTS Sources Used

Rochester schedules Monroe maps and schedules
Fares and passes
Where’s My Bus
Rochester rider services Transit Center guide
Service alerts
RTS Access
Gainesville schedules Summer service dates
Fares and passes
Prediction assistant
Gainesville accessibility 2026 RTS Plus ADA guide
Customer service and lost property
Humboldt RTS Redwood Transit System
Ride Humboldt fares
Verification date Official pages and documents reviewed on .
Independent-site disclosure: busschedule.us does not operate RTS buses, sell fares, control service, locate vehicles or guarantee arrival times.

RTS Bus Schedule Frequently Asked Questions

Which city does “RTS bus schedule” usually mean?

Rochester’s Regional Transit Service is the strongest general search match, but Gainesville and Humboldt County also operate transit services known as RTS.

Is Rochester RTS the same as Gainesville RTS?

No. They have different operators, route numbers, timetables, fares, apps, stops and customer-service contacts.

When did Rochester RTS schedules last change?

The current Monroe County route schedules are effective June 29, 2026. The system map PDF is older, so use individual route PDFs for current times.

How do I track a Rochester RTS bus?

Use the Transit app or text the numeric stop ID to 20105 through the official Where’s My Bus service.

How much is a Rochester RTS bus ride?

The published RTS Connect adult fare is $1. Reduced fare is 50¢ for qualifying riders. RTS On Demand uses a separate $3 adult fare.

When does Gainesville’s fall RTS schedule begin?

Fall regular and reduced service begin August 17, 2026. Summer service ends August 16.

How do I get Gainesville RTS arrival predictions?

Use GNV RideRTS or RideRTS.app, open the official Bus Predictions Assistant or text the stop ID to 844-899-1556.

How much is Gainesville RTS?

The published adult cash fare is $1.50 and the 24-hour pass is $3. Reduced and free-fare programs require the applicable identification.

What is Redwood Transit System?

Redwood Transit System is a Humboldt Transit Authority fixed-route service operating along the Humboldt County US 101 corridor.

Why does the Humboldt RTS PDF show an older date?

The document currently linked from the official HTA route page carries an October 3, 2024 date. Riders should compare it with current notices before relying on a departure.

Why does an RTS bus not appear in the tracker?

The trip may not have started, the bus may have lost GPS reporting, the vehicle may be out of service or the route may be following a detour.

Should I arrive before the scheduled time?

Yes. Rochester RTS recommends arriving approximately five minutes early because published times are approximate and traffic can affect operations.

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