Monterey Park Spirit Bus
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| Slogan | "..the local way to go!" |
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| Parent | City of Monterey Park |
| Headquarters | 320 West Newmark Avenue |
| Locale | Monterey Park, California |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 5 |
| Lounge | the best transportation |
| Website | Spirit Bus |
The Monterey Park Spirit Bus is Monterey Park, California's transportation service, providing local routes that serve the need of those commuting within the city itself or who plan on using the bus to connect with rail service to Los Angeles or surrounding suburbs. The bus lines compliment the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's crosstown routes through the city.
Contents
Fixed-route service
As of April 2015, Spirit Bus operates 5 local routes. Route 1 to 4 operating in loops with terminal at Monterey Park City Hall. In addition, Spirit Bus operates Route 5 connect with regional train service at CSULA on weekdays.[1][2]
Route overview
In-city service
| Route | Terminal | Service Area | Weekday Service Hours | Saturday Service Hours | Frequency (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | City Hall | Atlantic Square | 6:30am - 6:30pm | 9:10am - 5:45pm | ~ 40 |
| Route 2 | Brightwood | ||||
| Route 3 | Emerson | ||||
| Route 4 | Pinetree Park |
External service
| Route | Westbound Terminal | Eastbound Terminal | Weekday Service Hours | Weekday Service Hours | Frequency (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 5 off-peak service |
Cal State LA Station | Atlantic Square Atlantic Blvd. & Riggin St. |
8:15am - 3:55pm 5:45pm - 6:30pm |
No service | ~ 30 |
| Route 5 peak service |
McCaslin Business Park Atlas Ave. & Saturn St.§ |
6:30am - 8:15am 3:55pm - 5:45pm |
50 - 55 |
- § Peak service also serves Atlantic Square.
Spirit Bus does not operate on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day; Saturday service is provided on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.[3]
Fares
| Fare Type | Routes 1 - 4 | Route 5 |
|---|---|---|
| One-way | US$0.25 | US$0.50 |
| Local transfer | Free (one per boarding) | Free (one per boarding) |
| Other media accepted | Metro pass or transfer; EZ Transit Pass |
Metro pass or transfer; EZ Transit Pass; Metrolink ticket or pass |
