Spirit Bus
Monterey Park Spirit Bus resumed services on July 1, 2022 with a modified schedule
Service update: On July 1, 2022, Spirit Bus routes resumed services Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no bus service for any routes on Saturday or Sunday. Route 5 is temporarily suspended until further notice.
An updated bus schedule can be found here and is also available at City Hall. The City will continue to work with its transit provider First Transit, which operates the Spirit Bus service, to resume normal service levels as soon as possible. Visit this page for future updates to Spirit bus service hours or routes
Spirit Bus Schedule and Map (PDF) - Temporary Schedule - Please call Spirit Bus Dispatch (626) 307-7842 for bus schedule delays and/or status.
Spirit Bus Evaluation
The City is currently conducting a study to evaluate its Spirit Bus system. The study will look at ridership, routes, and other factors to assess the efficiency of the system. As part of this study, the City is conducting a community survey and holding community engagement meetings to understand the community's mobility needs.
If you have any questions regarding the study or Spirit Bus service, please contact Public Works Department at 626-307-1320.
COMING SOON!
City Council recently approved the purchase of Passio Technologies APC System which will include a Customer Facing App for real-time status of Spirit Bus routes. Riders will be able to view the buses' expected arrival times, plan for trips, and check out specific routes.
Trip Planner
Trip planning is provided using Google Maps.
Hours of Operation
| Routes 2 & 4 | |
|---|---|
| Monday through Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday & Sunday | No Service |
| Routes 1, 3, and 5 | |
|---|---|
| Monday through Friday | Temporarily Suspended |
| Saturday & Sunday | No Service |
| Link CSULA Metrolink to Corporate Center | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. View the schedule and fares (PDF) | Temporarily Suspended |
Holiday Hours
| 8:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m. | No Service |
|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Thanksgiving Day |
| July 4th | Christmas Day |
| Labor Day | New Year’s Day |
Fares
| Route | Fare | Spirit Transfer | Other Media Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routes 1, 2, 3, and 4 | 25 cents | Free (one per boarding) | TAP, EZ pass, Metro 30-day pass, Access Services ID |
Reasonable Modification
The City may allow the reasonable modification of our policies to accommodate the special needs of persons with disabilities in order to allow them to fully utilize our services. Whenever possible a request for a reasonable modification or accommodation shall be filed in advance to the Department of Public Works by emailing the Public Works Department, by telephone at 626-307-1320, or by mail at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA, 91754.
For questions on this policy, please see the ADA Public Notice (PDF).
To make a request, please use the Reasonable Modification/Accommodation Request Form (PDF).
Comments or Concerns
We would like to hear from you about your experience with the City’s bus service. Please contact Department of Public Works at 626-307-1320 if you have any comments or concerns about the Spirit Bus.