STA Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops
STA bus schedules are published by Spokane Transit Authority for Spokane, Spokane Valley, Cheney, Liberty Lake, Airway Heights, Medical Lake and surrounding communities in eastern Washington. There is no single departure timetable for the entire STA network: first and last buses depend on the route, stop, direction and service day.
To find your bus, open STA’s official route directory, choose a route such as 1 City Line, 4 Monroe-Regal, 6 Cheney, 7 Valley/Airport or 25 Division, then select your direction and exact stop. For live arrival predictions, use Transit App or enter the four-digit stop ID in STA Stop Lookup.
This guide covers major routes, the downtown Plaza bays, $2 fares, Connect payment, airport connections, regional park-and-rides, holiday schedules, winter detours and accessibility — with instructions for what to do after opening each official website.
DOWNTOWN SPOKANE · PLAZA · REGIONAL CONNECTIONS
How Do I Find My STA Bus Schedule?
The most reliable method is to choose your route on STA Routes & Schedules, open the route page, select its direction and timetable, then check your stop’s next departure. STA operates a network of local, frequent, regional, commuter, express and shuttle routes.
STA recommends reaching the stop at least five minutes before the scheduled departure. If you are catching a flight, medical appointment, campus connection or last evening bus, allow more time.
STA Bus Schedule Guide
STA Bus Routes: Find the Correct Number and Destination
Start with your destination rather than guessing a route number. The table below identifies useful STA services and their principal travel corridors. Open the specific route page for its current timetable, stops and map.
| Route | Name | Useful for | Official timetable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Line | Browne’s Addition, Downtown, Gonzaga / University District and Spokane Community College | City Line information |
| 4 | Monroe-Regal | North Spokane, Monroe Street, Downtown and South Hill | Route 4 |
| 6 | Cheney | Downtown Spokane, West Plains Transit Center, Cheney and EWU | Route 6 |
| 7 | Valley/Airport | Spokane International Airport, Downtown and Spokane Valley | Route 7 |
| 9 | Sprague | Downtown Spokane and Sprague Avenue corridor connections | Find Route 9 |
| 20 | SFCC | Spokane Falls Community College and Downtown connections | Route 20 |
| 25 | Division | Division Street, Northtown and North Spokane | Route 25 |
| 31 | Minnehaha/Lidgerwood | North and northeast Spokane neighborhood trips | Find Route 31 |
| 32 | Trent/Montgomery | Trent corridor and Spokane Valley connections | Find Route 32 |
| 61 | Highway 2/Fairchild | West Plains, Highway 2 and Fairchild area | Find Route 61 |
| 62 | Medical Lake | Medical Lake and West Plains connections | Find Route 62 |
| 66 | EWU | Eastern Washington University and Cheney connections | Find Route 66 |
| 93 | Molter Loop | Liberty Lake, Molter Road and Meadowwood Technology Campus | Route 93 |
| 97 | South Valley | South Spokane Valley and Valley transit connections | Route 97 |
| 98 | Greenacres/Liberty Lake | Greenacres, Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake | Route 98 |
| 124 | North Express | North Spokane commuter travel | Find Route 124 |
STA also lists routes 11, 12, 14, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 43, 45, 63, 65, 68, 94, 95, 96, 144, 173, 190, 223, 247, 294, 307, 342, 343, 633, 661–664, 722, 724 and 771. Service days and availability differ; some are commuter, school-related, event or shuttle services rather than all-day local routes.
View the complete official STA route list for the full network and current service notices.
STA Bus Times: Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
STA publishes a separate timetable for each route. The official route pages provide scheduled departures, current trips, stops, directions and downloadable schedule/map documents. Some commuter routes run only at particular times or on workdays, while high-demand routes operate much more frequently.
Check commuter peaks, school-day routes, early departures and late service separately. A route serving an office corridor may have a different pattern from City Line.
Not all weekday routes operate on Saturday. Use the route’s Saturday timetable instead of assuming every weekday trip runs.
Sunday service may have fewer trips. Holidays can follow either a Saturday, Sunday or regular schedule depending on the date.
City Line: A Useful Frequency Example
STA’s published City Line frequency guide, effective January 19, 2025, gives the following baseline patterns. Individual service revisions can affect the timetable, so the active Route 1 schedule remains the final source.
| City Line period | Published baseline frequency | Rider guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday, 5–6 AM | Every 30 minutes | Check the exact first departure from your station. |
| Weekday, 6 AM–6 PM | Every 7.5–15 minutes | Use station real-time signs and the current route timetable. |
| Weekday, 6–11 PM | Every 10–15 minutes | Check the correct direction and last trip. |
| Weekday, 11 PM–1:15 AM | Every 30 minutes | Late-night station departure times vary. |
| Saturday, 6 AM–6 PM | Every 15 minutes, baseline | Check for temporary service enhancements or changes. |
| Sunday, 8 AM–5 PM | Every 15 minutes, baseline | Outside those hours the published baseline is less frequent. |
How to Read a Schedule PDF
- Open STA Routes & Schedules.
- Select the correct route number.
- Choose the appropriate direction.
- Open the Timetable view or the Schedule & Map PDF.
- Check the document’s effective date.
- Find the weekday, Saturday or Sunday column.
- Locate the closest major timepoint.
- For an intermediate stop, use Stop Lookup or the route page’s stop list.
- Check the current Alerts section before leaving.
Do not assume that a timepoint is your exact stop. STA identifies timepoints as major stops used to describe a bus’s scheduled progress. Intermediate times can be estimates, and the agency advises arriving five minutes early.
Find STA Bus Stops by Their Four-Digit Stop Numbers
Each STA bus-stop sign displays a four-digit stop number. This is one of the easiest ways to avoid checking the wrong direction at a pair of nearby stops.
- Find the four-digit STOP # on the curbside sign.
- Open the official Stop Lookup page.
- Enter all four digits.
- Select or submit Get Next Trips.
- Review upcoming departures for that exact stop.
- Read the stop closure or detour alert.
- Check the direction affected.
- Identify the official alternative stop or A-frame.
- Confirm an accessible walking route if necessary.
- Check departures again from the replacement location.
Selected Verified Stop-ID Examples
| Stop | Four-digit ID | Route context |
|---|---|---|
| SFCC Station Bay 3 | 4373 | Route 20 SFCC |
| Eagle Station Bay 2 | 2723 | Cheney / EWU corridor |
| West Plains Transit Center Bay 3 | 4808 | Route 6 Cheney connections |
| Liberty Lake Park & Ride Bay 2 | 4394 | Routes 93, 98 and nearby services |
| Moran Station P&R Bay 2 | 4404 | Route 4 Monroe-Regal |
| STA Plaza Bay 6 | 4584 | Downtown routes including 4, 9 and 25 |
STA Bus Route Map: Downtown Spokane and Regional Corridors
STA Plaza is a major downtown connection hub. Routes extend from the city center toward North Spokane, South Hill, the airport, West Plains, Cheney, Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. The schematic below helps riders choose a corridor — it is not a geographic street map.
The line visually groups useful corridors. It does not imply that buses travel directly between these points in the displayed order.
How to Use the Real STA Network Map
- Open the official route directory.
- Choose the System Map option or a specific route.
- Locate your neighborhood and destination.
- Identify the route number or connecting routes.
- Open each route timetable separately.
- Use the stop list to confirm the correct direction and boarding position.
If you are comparing transit agencies outside Spokane, our United States bus schedule finder explains how to distinguish route numbers, city operators, stop IDs, fares and real-time tools before trusting a timetable.
STA Plaza: Address, Boarding Bays and Transfer Tips
STA Plaza is at 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. It serves as a downtown transit hub with customer service and multiple bus bays arranged along Riverside Avenue, Wall Street, Sprague Avenue and Post Street.
| Plaza bay | Published routes | Boarding side |
|---|---|---|
| Bay 3 | 173, 247, 724, 771 | Riverside Avenue |
| Bay 4 | 45, 94, 144 | Riverside Avenue |
| Bay 5 | 27, 28 | Riverside Avenue |
| Bay 6 | 4 south, 9, 25 | Riverside Avenue |
| Bay 8 | 12, 14 west, 43 | Wall Street |
| Bay 9 | 1 east, 14 east | Wall Street |
| Bay 10 | 6, 66, 633, 1 west | Sprague Avenue |
| Bay 11 | 4 north, 22, 23 | Sprague Avenue |
| Bay 12 | 7 west, 20, 61 | Sprague Avenue |
| Bay 13 | 21, 124 | Sprague Avenue |
STA Plaza Customer Service Hours
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday: Noon–5:00 PM
Sunday and holidays: Closed
Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sunday and holidays: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Call: 509-328-7433
Check the official STA Plaza bay map and customer service information.
How to Track an STA Bus Live
STA supports several ways to check real-time service, including Transit App, the route pages, Stop Lookup, digital monitors and text-based arrivals.
STA identifies Transit App as its official trip-planning app and provides Transit Royale access. Use it to find routes, follow available vehicle locations and see detour information.
Enter the four-digit stop number printed on the bus-stop sign to see approaching services and departures within the next two hours.
STA’s winter guidance also directs riders to text their stop number to 99689 for next-bus information.
Understanding STA’s Live Arrival Colors
| Display | Meaning | What the rider should do |
|---|---|---|
| Green time | GPS-based estimated departure | Use the prediction but arrive early. |
| Black time on route pages | Scheduled timetable departure | Do not assume the bus is physically approaching. |
| Red time | Bus delayed by five minutes or more | Check the updated prediction and any route alert. |
| White time on station monitors | Scheduled departure rather than GPS estimate | Compare with the live tracker if available. |
How Much Is the STA Bus Fare in 2026?
Spokane Transit publishes a standard fixed-route fare of $2.00, with reduced and zero-fare programs for eligible riders.
STA Two-Hour Pass
STA offers a two-hour ride window. A rider paying the regular $2 fare can use eligible STA bus services within that period without paying another full fare.
When paying cash, ask the driver for the appropriate two-hour transfer ticket and follow the instructions on the farebox. With eligible contactless or Connect payment, use the same payment method for subsequent rides.
STA Connect Fare Capping
After paying the equivalent of two qualifying fares, additional eligible rides that day are covered.
Monthly cap: $60 per calendar month using Connect.
Reduced-fare Connect customers have corresponding lower caps.
Monthly cap: $30 per calendar month.
How to Pay for an STA Bus Ride
Physical Connect Card
- Get a Connect card and add value or an eligible fare product.
- Board the bus at the correct stop.
- Place the card flat against the reader.
- Wait for the beep and green check mark.
- Use the same card on eligible connecting trips.
eConnect Mobile QR Code
- Open the STA Connect App.
- Select the fare-payment symbol.
- Display your QR code.
- Hold the phone approximately eight inches below the reader.
- Check the green payment confirmation.
Contactless Bank Card
- Prepare an accepted contactless Visa, Mastercard or Discover card.
- Alternatively, use supported Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Tap the validator once when boarding.
- Use the same card or device for eligible subsequent rides.
Cash Payment
- Prepare the correct fare in US bills or coins.
- Insert flat, unfolded bills or accepted coins.
- Do not use pennies or tokens.
- Ask for your two-hour pass when applicable.
- Keep the printed ticket for the remaining eligible period.
Visit STA Connect for card ordering, account access, app instructions and reload information.
STA City Line Schedule and Special Boarding Rules
City Line is Spokane’s electric bus rapid transit route, connecting Browne’s Addition, downtown Spokane, the University District and Spokane Community College. It has frequent service and distinctive boarding stations.
Simplified corridor diagram, not a stop-by-stop geographic map.
Why City Line Boarding Is Different
Some City Line stations board from the left side or from a center platform. At those stations, the bus may not have a front-door boarding position accessible from the platform.
Depending on the station and vehicle, front, middle and rear boarding doors may be available. Cash fares are accepted at the front door, with supported card/contactless readers at other doors.
Cash is not accepted onboard at left-boarding City Line stations. Use the available ticket vending machine before boarding, or use an accepted card/payment method.
Open official City Line station, boarding and frequency information.
STA Airport Bus, Cheney, EWU and Spokane Valley Schedules
Route 7 — Valley/Airport
STA Route 7 connects the airport corridor with downtown Spokane and Spokane Valley. It is a useful option when planning journeys to Spokane International Airport or cross-city Valley connections.
However, the correct boarding point at the airport can change during construction. STA’s current alerts directory has listed a temporary closure of the Concourse C stop, directing affected passengers to Concourse A. Check the active notice before heading to a terminal stop; do not treat a dated construction alert as a permanent arrangement.
View Route 7 Valley/Airport schedule, stops and alerts.
Route 6 and Route 66 — Cheney and Eastern Washington University
Route 6 Cheney and Route 66 EWU serve connections between Spokane, the West Plains and the Cheney/EWU area. The route pages distinguish directions, campus-related stops and service patterns.
Useful for the Spokane–Cheney corridor, West Plains Transit Center and Eagle Station connections. Select the correct direction and check any K Street Station detours.
Open Route 6 Cheney timetableUseful for EWU-area travel. Check the official schedule, the academic calendar and whether the selected trip is a regular or school-period service.
Find Route 66 EWURoute 93 — Molter Loop in Liberty Lake
STA’s Route 93 is the Molter Loop, serving Liberty Lake Park & Ride and local destinations around Molter Road and Meadowwood Technology Campus. Our Route 93 schedule and agency comparison guide includes the Spokane Molter Loop route among its verified Route 93 examples. Use the official STA page for the final local timetable.
STA Park & Ride and Transit Center Connections
Park-and-ride lots can simplify a Spokane-area journey, particularly for commuters from Cheney, North Spokane, the West Plains and Liberty Lake. But the correct lot depends on the route and return schedule.
| Location | Relevant services | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Moran Station | 4, 144 | Confirm north/south direction and bay before boarding. |
| Jefferson Park & Ride | 6, 61, 66 and selected express/shuttle routes | Useful for West Plains/Cheney connections; check trip-specific availability. |
| Five Mile Park & Ride | 4 and selected EWU-related service | Check service day and parking rules. |
| Hastings Park & Ride | 25, 124 and selected express service | Useful for North Spokane corridor trips. |
| Liberty Lake Park & Ride | 93, 98 and other Liberty Lake connections | Confirm bay and whether the next route serves your destination. |
| Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center | 9, 95, 96, 97, 98 and additional Valley services | Check temporary bay changes during construction. |
Use the official STA route directory to match each lot with its active routes and travel date.
STA Holiday Bus Schedules and Winter Detours
Holiday and snow operations can materially change your journey. The fact that a route appears in the standard timetable does not guarantee that its normal stop or service pattern will apply on a holiday or during a snow detour.
Holiday Service Patterns
STA’s published holiday-service information distinguishes holidays running Saturday service, Sunday service or regular service. Recent agency guidance uses these patterns:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day and Labor Day.
New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
STA has listed Presidents’ Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day and Veterans Day as regular-service holidays.
View official STA holiday service information.
Winter Operations: What Changes During Snow?
STA publishes pre-planned snow detours for routes including 4, 6, 12, 14, 20, 22, 23, 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, 66, 68, 94, 124, 144, 223, 247 and 294.
When an officially assigned snow detour is active, normal stop locations may be skipped. STA’s winter guidance says a safe stop or intersection along the published detour may be used for boarding, subject to the driver’s judgment.
Snow-Day Micro-Steps
- Open STA Winter Operations.
- Check whether your route has a pre-planned snow detour.
- Open the applicable route map or current alert.
- Identify any skipped stops or alternate boarding location.
- Confirm that you can safely reach the alternative stop.
- Allow extra time for slower traffic and slippery sidewalks.
- Check live arrivals again before leaving.
Are Spokane Transit Buses Wheelchair Accessible?
STA states that its regular buses are accessible and equipped with ramps for wheelchair users. However, an accessible vehicle is only one part of an accessible trip; a stop’s curb, sidewalk, platform and connecting route can also affect travel.
STA provides boarding ramps and wheelchair-accessible bus facilities. Confirm the best boarding door and ask the operator for assistance when necessary.
Check the current stop, sidewalk condition, snow clearing, station platform and walking route before a transfer.
Eligible riders with qualifying disabilities may apply for Reduced Fare Connect. Other zero-fare categories have separate requirements.
STA Paratransit Is a Separate Service
STA Paratransit provides qualifying door-to-door transportation for riders whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route service under applicable eligibility standards. Having a disability does not automatically establish eligibility; an application and assessment process are required.
STA lists 509-328-1552 for Paratransit eligibility and service assistance. TTY callers can use Washington Relay 711.
How to Request Accessible Information
- Visit STA Accessibility.
- Find the relevant fixed-route, ADA or Paratransit information.
- Review available accessible formats or language-assistance options.
- Check the current service limitations and application instructions.
- Contact STA for assistance when the website does not answer your specific need.
STA Link vs Regular STA Bus Routes
STA Link is a separate mobility-on-demand service for designated areas not easily served by fixed bus routes. It provides curbside connections to the larger STA network and local trips within its service zones.
Use the published timetable, stop ID, scheduled route and ordinary fixed-route payment options.
Boarding: At a signed bus stop or station.
Book an eligible on-demand ride using STA’s available booking channels, including STA Go.
Boarding: At the designated pickup location within the service zone.
STA Bus Schedule Troubleshooting
Confirm the route, direction and stop ID. The vehicle may not be reporting GPS information. Check the route’s scheduled timetable and active alerts instead of assuming cancellation.
Look up both bay numbers before reaching downtown. A connection between different sides of the Plaza can require additional walking time.
Check its effective date and whether it is for weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday or school-related service. Prefer the current official route page for a trip today.
Read the route-specific alert for replacement boarding instructions. During snow, verify a safe alternative rather than standing where the bus cannot stop.
Use Route 7 Valley/Airport and check the airport’s current boarding stop. Concourse construction may require using a different designated stop.
Include “Spokane Transit” or “STA” in your search and confirm the local route name before using a timetable from a generic route-number website.
Route 25 Division: Extra North Spokane Guidance
Spokane Route 25 follows the Division corridor, with downtown Plaza connections and North Spokane travel. Our Bus 25 route and agency schedule guide includes Spokane’s Division service among its route examples. For the final departure, always open STA’s official Route 25 page because other cities also operate buses numbered 25.
Open official STA Route 25 Division arrivals, map and timetable.
Spokane Transit Contact Information
Call for routes, schedules, transfers and other rider assistance.
701 West Riverside Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
Customer service desk on the first floor.
Paratransit assistance: 509-328-1552
Washington TTY Relay: 711
Request accessible information when needed.
The Plaza service counter is listed as open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6 PM, and Saturday, noon–5 PM. The service counter is closed Sundays and holidays; telephone assistance has different hours.
Verify current STA Plaza hours, contact details and location.
STA Bus Boarding Checklist
- Confirm Spokane Transit is your agency.
- Choose the correct route number and name.
- Check weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
- Confirm the bus’s destination and direction.
- Find the four-digit boarding stop ID.
- Open Stop Lookup or Transit App.
- Compare live estimates with scheduled times.
- Read active detour and winter notices.
- Check the Plaza bay for downtown transfers.
- Prepare Connect, cash or contactless payment.
- Review accessibility needs and the walking path.
- Arrive at least five minutes early.
STA Official Bus Schedule, Fare, Map and Alert Links
Official list of routes, direction-specific timetables, map views and downloadable schedule files.
Open all STA routesExplanation of Transit App, route-page GPS estimates, digital monitors and Stop Lookup.
Open STA live tracking toolsEnter the four-digit number from your bus stop to find upcoming departures.
Search by stop ID$2 regular fare, $1 eligible reduced fare, free youth travel and accepted payment methods.
Read official fare informationDowntown bus bays, customer service hours, location and transfer information.
Check Plaza boarding baysCurrent route detours, stop closures, cancellations and construction notices.
Check service alertsPre-planned snow detours and guidance for safely boarding during winter conditions.
Read winter service guidancePublished City Line frequency ranges, station access, left/right boarding and cash-payment rules.
View City Line informationIndependent-site disclosure: BusSchedules.org is an independent transit information website and is not affiliated with Spokane Transit Authority. We do not dispatch vehicles, control service alerts, sell official passes or guarantee arrival predictions.
STA Bus Schedule FAQs
1. What does STA mean in bus schedules?
STA commonly refers to Spokane Transit Authority, the public transit agency serving Spokane and surrounding communities in eastern Washington, including Spokane Valley, Cheney, Liberty Lake and Airway Heights.
2. How do I find the current STA bus schedule?
Open Spokane Transit’s official Routes & Schedules page, select the route number, choose the direction and service day, then check the timetable and exact stop. Use Stop Lookup or Transit App for available live departures.
3. What time do STA buses start and stop?
There is no single start or end time for every STA route. City Line, regional routes, commuter routes and shuttles have different schedules. Check the first and last trip in your direction on the official route page.
4. How much is an STA bus fare in 2026?
The standard STA fixed-route fare is $2.00. The eligible reduced fare is $1.00, Paratransit fare is $2.00, and youth aged 18 and under ride free through Youth Ride Free.
5. Does STA offer a two-hour transfer?
Yes. STA offers a two-hour ride window that permits eligible additional rides within the period. Payment instructions depend on whether you use cash, Connect, eConnect or a supported contactless card.
6. Where is the STA Plaza in Spokane?
STA Plaza is at 701 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. It is a major downtown transfer hub with numbered bus bays and a customer service desk.
7. How can I see where my STA bus is right now?
Use STA’s Transit App, official real-time tools or Stop Lookup. Find the four-digit stop number on the bus-stop sign, enter it in Stop Lookup and review upcoming departures and available GPS estimates.
8. Which STA route goes to Spokane International Airport?
STA Route 7 Valley/Airport serves the Spokane International Airport corridor. Check the official Route 7 page for the correct direction, terminal stop and any construction-related boarding changes.
9. Do STA buses run on Sundays and holidays?
Many STA routes operate on Sundays and holidays, but not every route follows the same timetable. Some holidays use Saturday-style service, some use Sunday service and others use regular service. Check the holiday schedule and selected route.
10. Are Spokane Transit buses wheelchair accessible?
STA says its regular buses are equipped for accessible boarding, including wheelchair ramps. Riders should also check stop accessibility, connecting station conditions and Paratransit eligibility when relevant.