Due to its large geographic size, Oklahoma City is a car-dependent community, but many also depend on a growing public transportation system. Plus, using buses and other public transportation whenever possible in Oklahoma City is good for the environment and a great way to save money. Here’s information about buses in Oklahoma City, including metropolitan area routes, fares, and how to buy tickets and passes.
OKC Public Transport
Oklahoma City’s public transportation system is called EMBARK, formerly METRO Transit. Created in 1966 by the City of Oklahoma City and serving an estimated 3 million passengers annually, EMBARK is responsible for:
- Bus service in Oklahoma City and Midwest City with express to Norman
- The Downtown Discovery (free)
- Off-street public parking center
- Oklahoma River Cruises
Bus fares
As of August 2018, the fare for a single bus trip to Oklahoma City is $ 1.75. A one-way express fare is $ 3.00.
The “Special Pattern” rates are available to seniors (60+), people with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and children ages 7-17. To qualify for a reduced disability rate, one must submit an application.
Children 6 and under travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Unlimited travel passes are valid for 30 days, 7 days or 1 day.
Buy tickets or passes
Passengers can pay for Oklahoma City bus tickets, of course, on the bus through exact change. Additionally, bus tickets and passes can be purchased at the customer service window at the Downtown Transit Center (420 NW 5th St.).
Passes are available at “Neighborhood Pass Stores”:
- Buy for less (2500 N Penn): Routes 7, 23
- Buy for less (1104 SE 44th): Route 14
- Buy for less (2121 W Hefner): Route 5
- Buy for less (3501 NW Expressway): Route 8
- Buy for less (415 SW 59th): Route 40
- Buy for less (2701 SW 29th): Routes 11, 12
- Buy for less (3713 S Western): Route 13
- Buy for less (2001 NE 23rd): Routes 2, 22
Routes
EMBARK currently operates more than 20 bus routes in Oklahoma City. Download a full system map or view individual roadmaps.
* Please note that the service does not run on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.
- Route 2: Coltrane
- Route 3: North Kelly
- Route 5: Memorial
- Route 7: North of May
- Route 8: North Penn / NW 63rd
- Route 9: West Reno Crosstown
- Route 10: North Portland
- Route 11: 29th Street Crosstown
- Route 12: South of May
- Route 13: Southwest / I-240 Crosstown
- Route 14: SE Bryant or Sunnylane
- Route 15: Midwest City
- Route 16: South Penn
- Route 18: Lincoln
- Route 19: Spencer
- Route 22: Martin Luther King
- Route 23: 23rd Street Crosstown
- Route 24: Norman
- Route 38: 10th Street Crosstown
- Route 40: South Walker
- Route 50: Discovery of the center
