Explore Spokane using Spokane Transit

Getting around Spokane is easy with STA! Spokane Transit provides accessible, convenient public transportation to neighborhoods, businesses and activity centers! You can explore the region without spending money on gas or parking. Sit back and enjoy the ride on our fleet of modern, comfortable buses.

How to Ride the Bus

New transit system? No problem! Here's how to use STA buses in Spokane.

  1. Find your route. Locate your destination on the STA Connect app: it'll find the ideal route for you.
  2. Head to the bus stop. They'll stop here for you!
  3. Have your fare ready. You can pay with a card or deposit cash at the machines located at the front of the bus.
    - It's $2 for 2 hour bus fare. It's $4 for a full-day pass. Just set up mobile pay, and tap to pay from your phone!

  4. See the sights. Spokane buses take scenic routes!

  5. Pull the string or press the STOP button to stop the bus before your stop. Then hop off and start your Lilac City adventure!

Notable Routes

There's a lot of Spokane to see, so we've compiled a list of the most common STA routes you'll be taking while you're here!

  • 1: The City Line. This takes you from Spokane Community College, through downtown, to Browne's Addition. The sleek new buses are a deep purple, so you can’t miss them.
  • 4: Monroe Regal. This route takes you from the north side of town to the south side of town. This is a great start if you're looking to get away from the downtown core.
  • 6: Cheney: Want to make a day trip to Eastern Washington University? Take this route!
  • 722: Liberty Lake Express: Get ready for a day at downtown Liberty Lake with the Liberty Lake Express!

New Routes for the Summer of Soccer

Are you ready for a Spokane Summer of Soccer? STA is making it easy to get to where you need to go. Check out their extra service on key routes from June 1 to July 25!

  • City Line: New 10-minute service on Saturdays — with 17 hours of high-frequency service throughout the day.
  • Route 7 and 63: Reliable airport service every 30 minutes — including on weeknights and weekends.
  • Route 11: Route 11's shuttle loops around all Summer of Soccer and 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone events and activities in downtown Spokane.

About STA

The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) operates public transportation in Spokane and Spokane County. They also offer paratransit and Rideshare services throughout the city. STA began as Spokane United Railways, managing the city's various tram lines. Now, their public transit provided more than 10 million rides in 2025. They activate special routes every year for big events like Bloomsday and Hoopfest.

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