Find Your AACPS School Bus Route, Pickup Time & Stop
Anne Arundel County Public Schools has published 2026–2027 school bus routes and stop times. Unlike a public transit timetable, AACPS transportation is organized by the student’s school, assigned bus, route coverage and stop.
The fastest official lookup is the AACPS Bus Stop Times system. Choose the student’s school, then review the current bus number, route information and listed pickup stops. AACPS warns that routes are updated periodically, so families should recheck the official schedule.
Where to Find the Current AACPS Bus Schedule
Go to the official AACPS Bus Stop Times page. It is currently labeled for the 2026–2027 school year and organizes bus schedules under Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Specialty/Other.
Select the student’s school. The resulting page can show the bus number, route block, neighborhood or street coverage, individual bus stops, stop times and a link to subscribe to bus issue notifications.
AACPS Transportation Quick-Action Dashboard
Open the school bus stop-time system, choose the student’s school and review the current bus listings.
Open Bus Stop TimesEnter the home address in AACPS’ official transportation eligibility lookup before assuming the student receives bus service.
Check Transportation EligibilityUse AACPS’ address-based school lookup. Bus schedules are tied to the student’s school assignment.
Open AACPS Zone ToolsCheck official 2026–2027 school hours separately. School opening time is not the same as the student’s pickup time.
Open School HoursAACPS Bus Schedule Guide
How to Find an AACPS Bus Route in About 2 Minutes
Verify the student’s current assigned school.
Go to busstops.aacps.org.
Choose Elementary, Middle, High or Specialty/Other.
Read the route coverage description before using a stop.
Use the current stop location and listed pickup time.
What an AACPS Bus Schedule Result Actually Shows
The current public bus-stop system is school-based rather than a single countywide timetable. A typical school page contains several bus blocks.
Current Annapolis Elementary listings, for example, include bus numbers such as 277, 461 and 670. These numbers are shown here only to explain the interface—not to assign a student to a bus.
Always use the student’s current official school route.
Which Schools Are Included in the AACPS Bus Lookup?
The current official Bus Stop Times page separates schedules into four main groups.
AACPS School Hours That Help You Understand Bus Timing
School hours are useful for understanding why different grade levels have very different pickup and drop-off windows. They do not replace the official bus-stop time.
Many AACPS elementary campuses use this school-day block, but there are exceptions.
The listed AACPS middle schools use this standard school-hours block for 2026–2027.
Listed comprehensive AACPS high schools use this school-hours block.
Centers of Applied Technology have their own published school hours.
| Example exception | 2026–2027 hours | Why families should notice |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewater Elementary | 8:30 AM – 2:55 PM | Do not assume every elementary school opens at 8:00 AM. |
| Carrie Weedon EEC | 9:15 AM – 3:40 PM | Early education schedules can differ substantially. |
| Carver EEC | 9:15 AM – 3:40 PM | Use the student’s school, not a countywide assumption. |
| Phoenix Academy | 9:15 AM – 4:00 PM | Specialty programs may use unique dismissal times. |
Check Eligibility Before Looking for a Bus Stop
AACPS provides an official Transportation Eligibility Tool. Enter the student’s home address to determine whether the address is within an eligible transportation zone.
Use the student’s current residence rather than a nearby landmark or neighbor’s address.
The tool is intended to answer whether the address falls within the school transportation eligibility area.
Transportation eligibility and the student’s exact bus stop are separate questions. Use the official bus-stop page after confirming eligibility.
How to Get AACPS Bus Route Updates
AACPS’ school-specific bus pages can provide a Subscribe to Bus Issue Notifications option beside an individual bus listing. This is useful because the published pickup time is a schedule—not a guarantee that a bus will operate exactly on time every day.
Start from the current school page in AACPS Bus Stop Times.
Look beside the matching bus number for the bus issue notification option.
For 2026–2027, AACPS says routine announcements are distributed primarily through its mobile app, website news and direct messaging to families.
What to Do if the AACPS Bus Is Late
School buses can be delayed by traffic, road construction, weather, student loading, route adjustments or operational issues. A scheduled stop time should therefore be treated as the planned pickup time, not a guaranteed second-by-second arrival.
Is There an AACPS Live School-Bus GPS Tracker?
In the official public sources reviewed for this guide, AACPS provides the Bus Stop Times schedule system, route issue subscriptions, the AACPS mobile app and school/family communications.
We did not find an official public stop-by-stop GPS vehicle tracker comparable to a city transit “live bus map,” so this page does not claim that one exists.
AACPS School Buses Are Not a Public Fare Bus System
There is no normal passenger ticket price to list for an AACPS school bus route. These buses provide school transportation for students whose transportation arrangements and eligibility are handled through AACPS.
School Calendar Dates That Can Affect Bus Service
The adopted 2026–2027 AACPS calendar begins classes for students on August 24, 2026. The scheduled final day for students is June 11, 2027, subject to calendar changes.
Before the Student Uses the Bus
- Confirm the student’s official school assignment.
- Check transportation eligibility using the current home address.
- Open the 2026–2027 bus page for the student’s school.
- Match the bus number and route coverage area.
- Confirm the exact intersection or assigned stop.
- Write down the scheduled pickup time.
- Teach younger students the correct bus number and school name.
- Review the afternoon transportation plan separately.
- Subscribe to bus issue notifications where available.
- Recheck the route after AACPS announces schedule changes.
Do Not Post a Child’s Full Bus Details Publicly
Avoid posting screenshots that combine a child’s school, bus number, exact stop, pickup time and home neighborhood in public social-media groups.
If a stop appears unsafe or incorrect, contact the school or AACPS Transportation rather than crowdsourcing a new stop.
AACPS Bus Schedule, Eligibility, Hours & Calendar Links
Direct 2026–2027 school-by-school bus schedule lookup with bus numbers, route coverage, stop locations and stop times.
Open Bus Stop TimesMain AACPS transportation resource and starting point for bus service information.
Open AACPS Bus ServiceAddress-based AACPS lookup used to check whether a student is eligible for school transportation.
Check EligibilityOfficial opening and dismissal times for elementary, middle, high, specialty, charter and applied-technology schools.
Open School HoursSchool-opening dates, holidays, closures and partial-day schedules that can change normal transportation routines.
Open School CalendarAnne Arundel County Public Schools lists its central office at 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, with main phone 410-222-5000.
Open AACPS WebsiteAACPS Bus Schedule FAQs
Where can I find the 2026–2027 AACPS bus schedule?
Use the official AACPS Bus Stop Times website at busstops.aacps.org. Select the student’s school to view the current bus listings and scheduled stops.
How do I find my child’s AACPS bus number?
Open the official Bus Stop Times page, choose the student’s school and match the route coverage information with the student’s assigned area. Each route block shows a bus number.
How do I find the AACPS pickup time?
After selecting the student’s school and matching the correct bus route, read the scheduled time shown beside the assigned stop. Recheck the official page because AACPS routes can be updated.
Are AACPS bus schedules the same all year?
Not necessarily. AACPS states that bus routes are updated periodically after being posted, so families should recheck the current route when transportation changes are announced.
How do I know if my child is eligible for AACPS bus transportation?
Use AACPS’ official Transportation Eligibility Tool and enter the student’s home address. Eligibility and the exact bus-stop assignment should be checked separately.
Can I use another student’s AACPS bus stop?
A nearby stop should not be assumed to be the student’s assigned stop. Verify the current bus route and stop through AACPS, and contact the school or Transportation if the assignment appears incorrect.
Does AACPS have live school-bus GPS tracking?
The public official resources reviewed for this guide provide scheduled bus-stop times, bus issue subscriptions and AACPS communications. We did not find an official public stop-by-stop GPS bus tracker, so families should use AACPS’ published schedule and route-impact notifications.
How do I receive AACPS bus delay notifications?
Individual bus listings in the AACPS Bus Stop Times system can include a “Subscribe to Bus Issue Notifications” link. Families should also follow their student’s school in the AACPS mobile app and monitor AACPS messages.
What are AACPS school hours for 2026–2027?
Most elementary schools are listed at 8:00 AM–2:25 PM, middle schools at 9:15 AM–3:55 PM, and comprehensive high schools at 8:30 AM–3:18 PM. Some elementary, early education, specialty and charter schools use different hours, so check the specific school.
Is there a fare for the AACPS school bus?
AACPS school buses are student school transportation, not a public passenger bus network with a normal ticket fare. Transportation depends on AACPS eligibility, school assignment and route arrangements.