Real-Time Rider GPS Bus Tracking

Real-Time GPS Bus Tracking

We work to enhance a rider’s experience by providing various ways to track their next ride in real time.

Stay ahead of your commute with a variety of realtime resources through GPS bus tracking. Whether you’re planning ahead for travel or at a bus stop en route to your destination, our tools bring real-time bus locations to your finger tips.

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Introducing Transit App – STA's Official Trip-Planning App

As a valued STA rider, you have full access to Transit App’s premium service known as Transit Royale.

Adding to our line-up of existing real-time bus tracking technology, Transit App will keep you informed and updated through unforeseen circumstances that may disrupt your commute.

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FULL APP ACCESS

Enjoy premium features, 100% free with no renewal fees

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GPS BUS TRACKING

Locate buses in-app to prepare for your departure time

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DETOUR DETECTION

View detours and temporary bus stops through a live map

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CUSTOM LOCATIONS

Save your favorite destinations for quick access routing

Download Transit App and launch your free premium account today

More Real-Time Bus Tracking Tools

GPS tracking provies real-time bus location data to digital monitor displays and website features. The information can be used to estimate the bus’ departure time from your stop. But remember, always arrive at your bus stop five minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Digital Monitors

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Available on all digital monitors at STA Plaza, transit centers, and various bus stops:

TIMES IN GREEN:
Estimated departure times
based on GPS tracking

TIMES IN WHITE:
Estimated departure times
based on the printed schedule

Routes & Schedules

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Monitor your bus location on our Routes & Schedules webpage:

TIMES IN GREEN:
Estimated departure times
based on GPS tracking

TIMES IN BLACK:
Estimated departure times
based on the printed schedule

TIMES IN RED:
Bus is delayed by five minutes or more

Stop Lookup

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Use our Stop Lookup webpage to track your ride in real time. With this feature, you’ll be a transit pro.

  1. Locate the 4-digit STOP # on the bus stop’s curbside flag post
  2. Enter the number on the Stop Lookup webpage
  3. View which routes are coming and when they’ll depart—within the next two hours.
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