Athens Public Transit

Athens Public Transit

Our mission is to identify and safely meet the need for transportation in the Athens area, with a te We operate six days a week, 12-13 hours a day.

Athens Public Transit is the community bus connection for Athens, The Plains and Chauncey Ohio. One-way bus fare is only $1; many discounts are available including the Bobcat Pass program, which provides free rides with presentation of a valid Ohio University ID.

30/08/2024

We hope many of you are able to enjoy the 3 day weekend. Athens Public Transit and Athens on Demand will not be running on Monday, we will resume services on Tuesday, September 3rd.
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27/08/2024
26/08/2024

Welcome back OU Bobcats, a few route changes
--We are currently without real-time tracking
--Line 4 runs 2:45pm-9:45pm
--Line 5 runs 7:20am-2:30pm
--Line 7 runs Albany in the odd hours and Nelsonville even hours
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23/08/2024

Another reminder Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

Line 7 Route changes, effective August 5th.
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23/08/2024

Just a reminder that we currently are without real-time tracking. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

We've got some big news to share with you all! Athens Public Transit is gearing up for a major upgrade! Soon, we'll be transitioning to a brand new bus tracking system that will better your commuting experience. Effective August 1, Athens Public Transit will no longer be using DoubleMap. We will keep everyone posted as we transition to a new system which will ultimately provide a smoother and more reliable service for all of our riders! In the meantime, if you need assistance, please call 740-592-2727

21/08/2024

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20/08/2024

We've updated our QR Rider Guide Scan Code. Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

17/08/2024

We are at the Parade of the Hills Grande Parade 🚎🚐🥁
Athens on Demand and Athens Public Transit

How We Travel : Issue 1 - HAPCAP 16/08/2024

How We Travel : Issue 1 - HAPCAP How We Travel : Issue 1 - How we get somewhere is often a defining characteristic of a trip. Whether we fly to Portland, drive to Ashville, hop a train to Chicago, bike to a nearby

14/08/2024

Athens on Demand and Athens Public Transit at the Parade of the Hills Health Fair

01/08/2024

Visit Athens Ohio Free fare day, Friday, August 2nd!

31/07/2024

Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

We've got some big news to share with you all! Athens Public Transit is gearing up for a major upgrade! Soon, we'll be transitioning to a brand new bus tracking system that will better your commuting experience. Effective August 1, Athens Public Transit will no longer be using DoubleMap. We will keep everyone posted as we transition to a new system which will ultimately provide a smoother and more reliable service for all of our riders! In the meantime, if you need assistance, please call 740-592-2727

29/07/2024

FYI, Effective August 1st, we will be without real-time tracking. Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

16/07/2024

Line 7 Route changes, effective August 5th.
Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

15/07/2024

Another great service from HAPCAP

Need a ride to and/or from the Community Food Pantry or to an appointment with the Heritage Community Clinic? Call Athens On Demand Transit at (740) 597-2404 for a $1 to $2 ride! They recommend you schedule a week or two in advance. Click on the link for more information:
https://hapcap.org/transportation/athens-on-demand/

09/07/2024

Come see Athens Public Transit and the GoBus tonight.

Athens County Public Libraries is hosting a Touch-a-Truck event on Tuesday July 9, from 6:30-7:30 PM, and GoBus will be there!

This is a fun opportunity for children, families, and people of all ages to see emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and other vehicles up close! It's a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the GoBus motor coach inside and out, and to ask any questions you might have about our services.

Please join us at the Athens Public Library at 30 Home St, Athens, OH 45701.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please call 740-592-4272, or email [email protected].

03/07/2024

Just a reminder Athens Public Transit and Athens on Demand will be closed tomorrow. Have a safe 4th
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28/06/2024

Line 4 will not be running today 6/28/24. Riders can look for lines 6 or 3. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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04/06/2024

Hey there Athens!

Between all of the great shows, festivals, and trips this summer, and of course, Bobcat Student Orientations, we're here for you to get around.

One-way tickets begin at under $10.

Call now or visit our website to buy your tickets. OH, the places you'll GoBus!

03/06/2024

DoubleMap app is back up and running today. Thanks for your patience
Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

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30/05/2024

Detour in Chauncey, until further notice, we are unable to get to the library or the bus shelter next to the post office, pickup will be Chauncey Elem. Dr/Drake St. Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

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DoubleMap - Live Bus Tracker 29/05/2024

DoubleMap app continues to be down. Here is a link to DoubleMap webpage
https://athens.doublemap.com/map/
Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services
Again, sorry for the inconvenience.

DoubleMap - Live Bus Tracker The DoubleMap Bus Tracker lets you see exactly where buses are 24/7.

28/05/2024

DoubleMap app is still down. We are out there running today. Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

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24/05/2024

Double Map is having issues with their app this week. It is still down. Sorry for the inconvenience Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

21/05/2024

Scan our QR Scan Code to download our rider guide on your phone. Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

20/05/2024

Just a reminder.......

Reminder our fleet of green buses do not have real-time tracking. Please be patient as we are working on making that happen. Look to our FB page or webpage https://hapcap.org/transportation/athens-public-transit/ for updates. Sorry for the inconvenience. Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services

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OU Bobcats, a word from our Mobility Manager Ohio University Transportation & Parking Services
UPDATE -- January 17th @ 12:25pm -- we have made the decision not to operate our routes today. Thank for your understand...
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All I asked was for them to park these mobility devices in my office.

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Opening Hours

Monday 06:50 - 22:00
Tuesday 06:50 - 22:00
Wednesday 06:50 - 22:00
Thursday 06:50 - 22:00
Friday 06:50 - 22:00
Saturday 08:50 - 22:00