How to Read the Schedules
How to Ride the Bus
Reading Schedules
- Choose Your Direction
Select the direction you'll be traveling. - Find Your Timepoint
Locate the timepoint nearest to where you'll board. - Find Your Departure Time
Look at the column under your timepoint and find your departure time. Plan to arrive at your stop before that time. - Locate Arrival Times
Read times left to right to estimate when you'll arrive at other stops. - Check for Correct Schedule
Weekday and Saturday schedules are different. Some routes have no Saturday service.
Park N’ Ride
Park N’ Ride is available at Midtown Memorial Station for patrons. Midtown Memorial offers spacious, free parking with easy access to Tulsa International Airport via Route 201. Please remember to grab all your belongings and note that parking is at your own risk.
Bikes on the Bus
Loading a Bike
- Lower the Rack
Pull down the folded bike rack using one hand while holding your bike with the other. - Load Your Bike
Place your bike onto the rack with the wheels in the labeled slots. Please load bikes in the front (outside) slot first. If another bike is already loaded, place yours in the rear slot facing the opposite direction - Secure the Bike Raise the spring-loaded support arm over the front tire. Make sure the arm rests on the tire only, not the frame or fender.
Unloading a Bike
- Notify the Driver
Let the operator know you will be unloading your bike before your stop. - Release the Support Arm
Lift the support arm off the tire and lower it out of the way. - Remove Your Bike
Lift your bike off the rack. - Fold the Rack
If no other bikes remain, fold the rack back into place.
Boarding & Payment
Check for Correct Bus
As the bus approaches, confirm the route number and destination on the digital signs located on the front and side of the bus. Flashing lights indicate the bus is slowing to a stop.
Board your Bus
Step toward the curb or wave to let the operator know you would like to board. All MetroLink vehicles are ADA accessible and equipped with wheelchair access.
Have Your Fare Ready
Please have your fare ready before boarding. Our buses accept fares loaded to our GoPass app, dollar bills, coins, and fare cards through the electronic fareboxes. If needed, the farebox can issue a change card that may be used toward a future date.
Pay Your Fare
Fares may be paid with cash, a fare card, or digitally with our app. Fare cards are available at QuikTrip locations and our stations.
Take a Seat
If you need to transfer to another bus, ask the operator for a transfer pass. The pass is valid for 3 hours and allows you to continue your trip on another bus.
Please use handrails while finding your seat, as the bus may begin moving before you are seated.
Need Tickets?
Multi-Bus Trips
MetroLink Tulsa transfer passes allow unlimited rides on any local route in any direction for up to 3 hours. The expiration time is printed on the back of the pass.
If you need to transfer buses to complete your trip, ask the operator for a transfer pass when you pay your fare.
When boarding another bus, swipe your transfer pass through the farebox while it's still valid. Expired or invalid passes will not be accepted.
Riders using a Day Pass, 7-Day Pass, or 31-Day Pass do not need a transfer pass. Simply swipe your pass each time you board.
If you experience a fare or transfer issue, please pay your fare and report the issue to customer service at either station.
Exiting
- Signal the Driver
As your stop approaches, signal that you would like to exit by pressing the stop request button (located between the windows or above your seat) or by pulling the cords, depending on the bus. - Give Notice
The operator will stop at the nearest bus stop. Please signal in advance to allow for a smooth stop. - Confirm Your Location
If you are unfamiliar with the area, ask the driver to let you know when your stop is approaching. - Exit the Bus
Exit through the rear door whenever possible, especially if other passengers are boarding. To open the rear door, push the silver bars. - Watch Your Step
Step off the bus carefully.