List of Spokane Transit Authority bus routes

This is a list of current routes[1] operated by the mass transit agency Spokane Transit Authority in Spokane, Washington. Spokane Transit Authority operates 52 routes as of May 2023. Routes are organized by route number. Discontinued routes and former versions of existing routes are not listed. Routes are color-coded in accordance with the STA's Map, with green for shuttles, red for high-frequency, blue for basic-frequency, pink for express routes, and lilac for the City Line.[2]

A Spokane Transit bus on route 24 passes through Downtown Spokane.

These lists reflect the January 21, 2024 STA service changes.[1][3]

System organization

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Each route is organized by color and number to assist riders navigating Spokane's transit system. In August 2022, Spokane Transit began a standardized coloring system to denote level of service for each route.[4][5] Route numbers represent the general service areas served.[6] Single digit routes denote high performance transit.

Route color organization[6]
Route type and color Explanation Routes
City Line
(Purple)
Spokane's first bus rapid transit line with weekday headways of 7.5 to 15 minutes. 1
Frequent Routes
(Red)
"Local service at frequent intervals: every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 15-60 minutes on weekends." 4, 9, 20, 21, 25, 28, 33
Regular Routes
(Blue)
"Local service every 30-60 minutes. Night and weekend service varies by route." 14, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 43, 45, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67, 68, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98
Regional Routes
(Gray)
"High-speed regional links, traveling via freeways and also serving local stops on selected surface streets." 6, 66, 74, 172, 173, 190, 661, 662, 663, 664, 724, 771
Commuter Routes
(Pink)
"Service connecting major destinations via direct, high-speed routing during peak commute times, with some midday trips." 124, 144, 223, 247, 294, 663
Fairgrounds & Downtown Shuttles
(Green)
"Targeted shuttle services in the downtown core and during high capacity events at the Spokane County Fairgrounds." 11, 12, 342, 343

Routes 1 to 9 (High Performance Transit)

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Single digit routes that provide higher level service to major corridors.

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
1
City Line
Browne's Addition Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
Operates daily, 7.5 minute headways during weekday peaks. Cannon St, 4th Ave, Spruce St, Pacific, 1st Ave, Wall St, Main Ave, Pine, Spokane Falls Blvd, Cincinnati, Mission Ave, Riverside Ave, Sprague Ave, 2nd Ave
4
Monroe/Regal
Moran Station
Moran Prairie

at Bay 2

5 Mile
Five Mile Park & Ride
Operates daily Monroe/Lincoln, Francis, Ash,

Washington/Stevens, 8th/9th Ave., Grand Blvd., 29th Ave., Southeast Blvd., Regal, 57th Ave.

6
Cheney
University District
E Front St and E Sherman St
Front @ 624 E
Cheney
K Street Station
Operates daily Sprague/Riverside, Monroe/Lincoln, Walnut/Jefferson, Interstate 90, State Route 904, Betz, 6th, Elm, Washington, 2nd
9
Sprague
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 6
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
at Bay 9
Operates daily Sprague/Riverside, Sprague/Appleway

Routes 10 to 19 (Downtown)

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Routes 10-19 provide targeted service in the downtown area.

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
11
Downtown/Arena Shuttle
Downtown Spokane
on Main Ave. & Howard St.
Downtown Spokane
Boone Ave. Howard St.
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Operates weekdays Main, Washington, Dean, Howard, Boone, Post, Sharp, Wall
12
Southside Medical Shuttle
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 8
University District
Riverside Avenue and Sherman Street
Operates daily Wall, 6th Ave., Bernard, 5th Ave., Division, 7th Ave., McClellan, 8th Ave., Rockwood Blvd. Cowley, Sherman
14
South Adams/Napa
Chief Gary Park
Napa St. & Mission Ave.
South Hill
14th Ave. & Adams St.
Operates daily Wall, 6th Ave., Bernard, 5th Ave., Division, 7th Ave., McClellan, 8th Ave., Rockwood Blvd. Cowley, Sherman

Routes 20 to 28 (North Spokane)

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Routes in the 20's serve North Spokane. Lower numbers are generally more to the West and higher numbers are generally more to the East. Route 4 (Monroe-Regal) also serves North Spokane and is listed under Routes 1-9 (high performance transit).

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
20
SFCC
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 12
West Hills
Whistalks Way
at Spokane Falls Community College
Operates daily Sprague/Riverside, Clarke, Government Way, Whistalks Way
21
West Broadway
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 13
West Central
Belt Street and Pettet Drive
at West Central Community Center
Operates daily Monroe, Broadway, A St., Summit Blvd, Mission
22
Northwest Blvd
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 11
Northwest
VA Hospital
Operates daily Monroe/Lincoln, Boone, Maple/Ash, Northwest Blvd, G St., Wellesley, Assembly
23
Maple/Ash
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 11
North Indian Trail
Indian Trail Road and Blackfoot Avenue
Operates daily Monroe/Lincoln, Broadway, Maple/Ash, Rowan, Alberta, Francis, Indian Trail
25
Division
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 6
Fairwood/Wandermere
Hastings Park & Ride
Operates daily Riverside/Spokane Falls, Division, Newport Highway, Hawthorne, Hastings
26
Lidgerwood
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 5
Shiloh Hills
Hoerner Avenue and Colton Street
Operates daily Riverside/Sprague, Pine, Spokane Falls Blvd., Hamilton, Nevada, Empire, Addison, Wellesley, Lidgerwood, Addision, Standard, Lincoln, Nevada, Jay, Dakota
27
Crestline
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 5
Shiloh Hills
Five Mile Park & Ride
Operates daily Riverside/Sprague, Washington/Stevens, Buckeye, North Foothills Dr., Crestline, Lincoln Rd., Division, Newport Hwy., Holland, North Dakota, Jay, Colton
28
Nevada
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 5
Country Homes
Whitworth University
Operates daily Riverside/Sprague, Pine, Spokane Falls Blvd., Hamilton, Nevada, Hawthorne, Waikiki, Whitworth

Routes 30 to 39 (Crosstown Routes)

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Routes in the 30's provide crosstown connections to other major routes, STA Plaza, and/or park & ride locations.

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
32
Trent/Montgomery
Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
at Zone 2
Spokane Valley (Mirabeau)
Mirabeau Park & Ride
Operates daily Greene, Freya, Trent, Argonne, Montgomery, Mansfield, Indiana
33
Wellesley
West Hills
Whistalks Way
at Spokane Falls Community College
Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
at Zone 7
Operates daily Whistalks Way, TJ Meenach Drive, Cochran/Alberta, Driscoll Blvd, Wellesley, Haven/Market, Greene
34
Freya
Lincoln Heights
South Hill Park & Ride
Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
at Zone 4
Operates daily 29th Ave., Freya, 18th Ave., Ray, Thor/Freya, 2nd Ave./3rd Ave., Havana, Broadway/Alki, Freya, Greene
35
Francis/Market
Northwest
VA Hospital
Bemiss
Garland and Regal
Operates daily Assembly, Rowan, G St., Francis, Market/Haven, Garland, Regal, Wellesley
36
North Central
West Hills
Spokane Falls Community College
Bemiss
Garland and Regal
Operates daily Whistalks Way, Pettit Dr., Maxwell, Post, Indiana, Dakota, Illinois, Perry, North Foothills, Crestline, Empire, Garland
39
Minnehaha Loop
Minnehaha
Minnehaha Park
Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
at Zone 3
Operates daily Mission, Greene, Carlisle, Marietta, Myrtle, Frederick, Euclid, Marke

Routes 43 and 45 (South Spokane)

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Routes in the 40's provide service to South Spokane. Lower route numbers indicate they are more to the West, and higher route numbers indicate they are more to the East. Route 4 (Monroe-Regal) also serves South Spokane and is listed under Routes 1-9 (high performance transit).

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
43
Lincoln/37th Ave
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 8
Lincoln Heights
South Hill Park & Ride
Operates daily Monroe/Lincoln, 2nd Ave./3rd Ave., Maple/Walnut, 14th Ave., Lincoln, 29th Ave., Bernard, 37th Ave., Regal, Southeast Blvd.
45
Perry District
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 4
Lincoln Heights
South Hill Park & Ride
Operates daily Washington/Stevens, 2nd Ave./3rd Ave., Arthur, Newark, Perry, Southeast Blvd.

Routes 60 to 69 (West Plains)

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Routes in the 60's provide service to the West Plains area. Route 6 (Cheney) also serves the West Plains and is listed under Routes 1-9 (high performance transit).

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
60
Airport
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 12
West Hills
Spokane International Airport
at Concourse C
Operates daily Sprague/Riverside, Lincoln, Monroe, 2nd, 3rd, Sunset Highway, Airport Drive
61
Highway 2/Fairchild
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 12
Airway Heights
Fairchild Air Force Base
Operates daily. Select trips travel into Fairchild AFB. Sprague/Riverside, Monroe, Lincoln, 2nd, 3rd, Sunset Highway, US 2, Hayford, Russell, 6th, Lawson, Fairchild AFB
62
Medical Lake
West Plains
West Plains Transit Center
Medical Lake
Broad Street and Lake Street
at Medical Lake Center
Operates daily Westbow, Aero, State Route 902 (Medical Lake Rd.), Leferve, 4th St., Maple, Willow, Pine, Lake Shore Lake Tyler, Lake, Prentis, Campbell
63
Airway Heights/West Plains
West Plains
West Plains Transit Center
Airway Heights
Airway Heights Park & Ride
Operates daily Medical Lake, Geiger, Flightline, Spotted, Airport Dr, Flint, US 2
66
EWU
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 10
Cheney
Eastern Washington University
at Washington & Cedar
Operates weekdays only Sprague/Riverside, Monroe/Lincoln, Walnut/Jefferson, Interstate 90, State Route 904, Betz, 6th, Elm, Washington, 2nd
67
Swoop Loop
Cheney
K Street Station
Cheney
K Street Station
Operates only on EWU schooldays. 1st, Simpson, Mike McKeehan, Washington, Elm, C, 5th, F, 6th, G, 7th, Washington, Salnave, 2nd, K
68
Cheney Loop
Cheney
K Street Station
Cheney
K Street Station
Operates daily 1st, Simpson, Mike McKeehan, Washington, Salnave, Presley

Routes 74 & 90 to 99 (Spokane Valley)

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Routes 74 and those in the 90's provides service to the City of Spokane Valley.

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
74
Mirabeau/Liberty Lake
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 3
Liberty Lake
Knox and Madson
Operates weekdays Riverside, Browne, Interstate 90, Pines, Indiana, Mission, Harvard, Liberty Lake, Country Vista, Mission, Molter, Knox
94
East Central/Millwood
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 4
Millwood
Buckeye Avenue and Dale Road
Operates daily Sprague/Riverside, 2nd Ave./3rd Ave., 5th Ave. Havana, 8th Ave, Park, Broadway, Argonne/Mullan, Liberty, Vista, Buckeye
95
Mid-Valley
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
Spokane Valley (Trentwood)
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Operates daily University, Broadway, Flora, Mission, Barker, Garland, Flora, Euclid
96
Pines/Sullivan
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
Spokane Valley (Trentwood)
East Valley Middle School
Operates daily University, Sprague, Pines, Mission, Evergreen, Indiana, Sullivan, Trent, Progress, Wellesley, Sullivan
97
South Valley
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
Spokane Valley (Mirabeau)
Mirabeau Park & Ride
Operates daily University, 32nd Ave., Evergreen, 16th Ave., Sullivan, Indiana
98
Greenacres/ Liberty Lake
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake Park & Ride
Operates daily University, Sprague, Appleway, Country Vista


Routes in 100s (Commuter Express Routes)

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Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
124
North Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 13
Fairwood/Wandermere
Hastings Park & Ride
Operates weekdays during peak hours Monroe, Wall, Waikiki, Mill, Hastings
144
South Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 4
Moran Pairie
Moran Station Park & Ride
Operates weekdays during peak hours Riverside, Stevens, Bernard, 29th, Grand, 43rd, Hatch, 57th, Washington, Sprague
172
Liberty Lake Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 3
Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake Park and Ride
Operates weekdays during peak hours Riverside, Browne, Interstate 90, Liberty Lake, Appleway, Mission
173
Valley Transit Center Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 3
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
at Zone 8
Operates weekdays during peak hours Riverside, Browne, Interstate 90, Argonne/Mullan, Mission, University
190
Valley Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 3
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
at Zone 8
Operates weekdays during peak hours Riverside, Browne, Interstate 90, Sprague/Appleway, University

Routes in 200s (SPS Routes)

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Routes in the 200's are seasonal routes that supplement the Spokane Public School bus system. These routes only operate on school days.

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
223
Shadle/Indian Trail
Downtown Spokane
North Central High School
Indian Trail
Indian Trail Rd & Blackfoot Ave
Supplements Spokane Public School bus routes. Weekdays only. Continues as Route 36 Indian Trail Rd, Francis Ave, Alberta St, Rowan Ave, Maple St, Northwest Blvd, Indiana Ave
247
Lincoln Park/Ferris
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza

at Bay 3

South Hill
South Hill Park & Ride
Supplements Spokane Public School bus routes. Weekdays only. Continues as Route 45. Riverside, Stevens, 3rd, Arthur, Newark, Perry, 17th, Thor, 18th, Freya, 29th, Ray, 37th, Regal
294
East 8th
South Hill
Joel E Ferris High School
Spokane Valley
Sprague Ave & Park Rd
Supplements Spokane Public School bus routes. Weekdays only. Park Rd, 8th Ave, Thor St, Ray St, 18th Ave, Freya St, 29th Ave, 37th Ave

Routes in 300s (Fairgrounds Shuttle Routes)

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Routes in the 300's are limited service routes that support high capacity events taking place at the Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds. Unlike most other routes, these routes only operate during certain times of the year. These routes also only run from the SCC Transit Center to the Spokane County Fairgrounds.

Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
342
Fairgrounds Shuttle[7]
Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds

Broadway Ave. Fairgrounds Gate

Only operates during the Annual Spokane Fairgrounds Event in Early-mid September.

This route operated from 9/8 - 9/17 in 2023[8]

Mission, Havana, Broadway, Fancher, Trent
343
Bureau Fair Shuttle[9]
Chief Garry Park
Spokane Community College
Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds
5th Ave & Florida St
Only operates during the Christmas Bureau Distribution in early December

This route hasn't operated yet and will operate December 7–14th, 2023 (with no service on December 10)[10]

Mission, Havana, 5th, Myrtle, 3rd

Routes in 600s (EWU Express Routes)

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Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
633
Geiger Shuttle
West Plains
West Plains Transit Center
Airway Heights
Airway Heights Park & Ride
Operates daily Medical Lake Rd, Geiger Blvd, Flightline Blvd, Spotted Rd, Airport Dr, Flint Rd, Highway 2
661
EWU Express
Downtown Spokane
Jefferson Park & Ride
Cheney
Eastern Washington University
at Eagle Station
Operates during EWU school days 3rd/4th, Maple/Walnut, Interstate 90, State Route 904, Betz, Washington, Elm
662
EWU/North Express
Fairwood/Wandermere
Hastings Park & Ride
Cheney
Eastern Washington University
at Eagle Station
Operates during EWU school days Monroe, Country Homes Blvd, Maple/Ash, Interstate 90, State Route 904, Betz, Washington, Elm
663
EWU/VTC Express
Spokane Valley (Dishman/Opportunity)
Pence-Cole Valley Transit Center
at Zone 4
Cheney
Eastern Washington University
at Eagle Station
Operates during EWU school days Sprague/Appleway, Interstate 90, State Route 904, Betz, Washington, Elm
664
EWU/South Hill Express
Lincoln Heights
South Hill Park & Ride
Cheney
Eastern Washington University
at Eagle Station
Operates during EWU school days Southeast, 29th, High, Cedar, Jefferson, Interstate 90, State Route 904, Betz, Washington, Elm

Routes in 700s (Valley Express Routes)

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Route Termini Service operation and notes Streets traveled
724
Liberty Lake Tech Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 3
Liberty Lake
Liberty Lake Park & Ride
Weekdays only Riverside, Browne, Interstate 90, Harvard, Liberty Lake, Appleway, Molter, Mission, Country Vista
771
Mirabeau Express
Downtown Spokane
STA Plaza
at Bay 3
Spokane Valley (Mirabeau)
Mirabeau Park & Ride
Weekdays only Riverside, Browne, Interstate 90, Pines, Indiana

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bus Routes & Schedules". spokanetransit.com. Spokane Transit Authority. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "STA System Map" (PDF). spokanetransit.com. Spokane Transit Authority. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  3. ^ "STA Service Changes". Spokane Transit Authority. January 21, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Service Change". Spokane Transit Authority. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  5. ^ "Getting There: STA is boosting bus service next week with new routes in north Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  6. ^ a b Spokane Transit (September 15, 2024). "STA System Map" (PDF). Spokane Transit Authority. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Fairgrounds Shuttle".
  8. ^ "Fairgrounds Shuttle Route Map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-10-07.
  9. ^ "Bureau Fair Shuttle".
  10. ^ "Bureau Fair Shuttle Map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-10-07.
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