Frequently Asked Questions

What Can This Web Site Do?

Currently, our site features complete, up-to-date schedules for all routes. You can access schedule information in the following ways:

  • If you know the route you need to use, click "Schedules & Maps," then select a schedule from the "Schedule by Route".
  • If you don't know the Fare, click "Fares & Passes," to obtain the cost and obtain locations to purchase beside Central Station.
  • Get tips on how to ride and depart the Bus safely.
  • Obtain News on upcoming events at the BJCTA and public meetings.
  • Looking for a new career, see the latest job opportunities in the About BJCTA section.
  • Do you have questions about Paratransit Service? See the Paratransit/VIP Riders Guide.

In addition to schedules, you'll find a wealth of information about BJCTA programs and pricing.

Some of the most frequently asked questions are listed below:

  1. How much does it cost to ride the bus?
  2. Answer: The price for Adult fare is $1.25 and $0.25 for a transfer. Other prices and some discounts may be available.
  3. Can I receive bus schedules via mail?
  4. Answer: Yes. Just call (205) 521-0170 or (205) 521-0132
    to request a schedule by mail.
  5. What number can I call to get more information about routes and schedules?
  6. Answer: Please call (205) 521-0101 between the hours of
    6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday.
  7. What hours are Central Station open?
  8. Answer: Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST)
  9. How can I register for the BJCTA Paratransit/ VIP Service?
  10. Answer: Call 205- 251-0180 for detailed information on qualifications and applications for VIP Service.
  11. Do you offer Sunday service?
  12. Answer: Sunday service is limited to Downtown DART service only.
  13. Where or what other locations can I pick-up printed Schedules?
  14. Answer: Click here to see the locations
    (Use the below Bus Schedule Locations)

Bus Schedule Locations

CURRENT SCHEDULE OUTLETS
ADDRESS
Routes
1.Hwy 280/WAL-MART
280
2.Alabama State Rehab.Service
2336 Goodwin Crest Dr. Floor_36 slots
All
3. Ala. Career Ctr_Unemployment
3440 3rd Ave S. Floor_36 slots
All
4.Alley's Drugs
Tuscaloosa Ave Turnstile rack

All

5.B.P. Service Station
2nd Ave/Center St.(3) Tier rack_4 slots
All
6.Bankhead Towers
5th Ave N. &23rd St.N
DART,14,17,39
7.Birmingham Healthcare
Church (near Phillips High Schoo Tier rack_3 slots
All
8.California Outlet Mall
3rd Ave & 19th N. Floor_18 slots
All
9.CAPS
5th Ave N. & 17th St.N 4
Dart
10.Central Library (downtown)
2100 R.Arr.Blvd. Floor_36 slots
All
11.Cooper Green Hospital
15 15th Ave S.(3) Tier rack_4 slots
All
12.Eastlake Library
4
25,28
13.Ensley Library
2
5,6,38
14.Fairfield Library
4
41,45
15.Federal Courthouse Vance Bldg.
5th Ave N. (3rd Floor) Floor_36 slots
All
16.Five Points West Library
4620 Ave V (3) Tier rack_3 slots
All
17.Food Stamp Office
4500 3rd Ave S. Floor_36 slots
All
18.Food Stamp Office/BESS.
All
19.Freedom Manor
5th Ave N. &17th St.N
DART,14,17,39
20.Health Food West
1323 Bess. Rd Ensley Tier rack_3 slots
5,41,45
21.Homewood Library
Oxmoor Rd. Tier rack_3 slots
14,39,42
22.Hoover Multi-Culture Center
Munipal Dr. Tier rack_4 slots
31
23.Hoover/Galleria
no holder
31
24.Jeff. County Health Dept.
1400 6th Ave S. Lobby-Floor-36 slots
All
25.Kirkland Clinic
6th Ave &20th Tier rack_4 slots
All
26.Mountain Brook Library
Tier rack_4 slots
A 51's
27.Nelson Brothers Café
3rd Ave & 17th N. Tier rack_4 slots
All
28.No. Bham Library
2501-31st ST N. Tier rack-2 slots
23,40
29.North Avondale Library
Tier rack_4 slots
25,20
30.PIZZA Hut
20th St.S. Tier rack_4 slots
DART
31.Pratt Library
Dugan Ave Tier rack_3 slots
5,6,38
32.Smithfield Lbrary
#3 8th Ave N. Tier rack_3 slots
6,38
33.Southside Library
11th Ave &19th S. Floor_36 slots
All
34.Titusville Library
#2 6th Ave S. Floor_36 slots
All
35.UAB Student Center
6th Ave &14th st Floor_36 slots
All
36. WAL-MART/BESSEMER
37.Western Health Clinic
1701 Ave D Ensley Tier rack_3 slots
5,6,38
38.Woodlawn Library
Tier rack_4 slots
25,28,17
 
Tier rack_4 slots
5,