City Bus Service

The City of Owen Sound's conventional transit system is a four (4) route system operating during the day Monday through Saturday. Please see affected holiday hours below (Transit Hours).

All four routes provide ½ hour service from 6:30am to 6:00pm. All transit buses are fully accessible. Motorized scooters are not allowed on the conventional transit buses.

The City's GIS map shows all the routes, shelters and stops. Alternatively, our brochure can be downloaded and printed.

Hospital Pilot Project

Tried the new Crosstown Route to the Hospital Pilot Project? We want to hear from you!

Take our short survey and share your feedback to help shape the future of this service. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/U6cXLc2DP0?origin=lprLink to take our quick rider feedback survey.

Due to weather and other obstacles over the past month, the pilot project has been extended for another three months until July 3, 2025!

Effective January 27, 2025, the East Bayshore route will return to its original route picking up stops along 8th Street East. The Crosstown Route will continue to stop at the Hospital and travel along 10th Street East back to the Transit Terminal.

The pilot project will run until April 5, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional three months. Riders will be invited to provide feedback in an online survey in the coming months.

Information on the City's Guelph Owen Sound 'GOST' and other intercommunity transportation services are available by visiting our webpage or contacting:

Owen Sound Transit Terminal
1020 3rd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2L2
Phone: (519) 376-9139
Email: transitterminal@owensound.ca

Bus Passes and Single Fares

Transit users may purchase monthly bus passes to reduce their cost-per-ride to use the City of Owen Sound Transit System.

Single fares can be purchased on the bus; tickets or cash are to be deposited into the farebox at the front of the bus. We use the “exact fare cash" system and the Transit operators do not carry change. Single fares include transfers from one bus to the other. Riders must ask the bus driver to receive their transfer slip.

Bus passes and single fares may be purchased by both conventional and mobility transit users. Please call (519) 376-9139 with any inquiries.

Transit passes and trip tickets are valid on both conventional and mobility transit services.

Transit Hours

The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm with the last bus leaving the terminal at 6:00 pm.

On Saturdays, the hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the last bus leaving the terminal at 4:00 pm.

There is no transit (conventional or mobility) service available on Sundays or Statutory Holidays

Rates

Single Fares
1-5 years old	Free
Students	$2.75
All others	$3.25

Monthly Passes
Adult	$72.50
*Affordability Rate	$57.50
Senior Citizen	$57.50
High School, College & Mature Student	$37.50
Elementary	$37.50
Pre-School	Free

More Flexible Transit Pass Options
Day Pass (unlimited rides all day)	$9.00
10-Ride Pass	$27.00
Semester Pass (February to June or September to January.)	$165

Please note that students and seniors may be required to provide identification for their pass or fare.

*Please note that you will need to provide your most recent Ontario Works (OW) statement or
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) statement for the Affordability rate.

Ticket and Pass Purchase Locations

City Hall

808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound

Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30pm
Telephone: (519) 376-1440

Transit Terminal

1020 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound

Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am to 2:30pm
Telephone: (519) 376-9139

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library

824 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound

Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:30am to 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:30am to 5:00pm
Sunday: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Bus Routes and Maps

Get real-time route updates and trip planning directions through the Transit App! More information available at the bottom of this page.

Each of our bus maps, including a map with all of the routes, can be found in the links below:

All of our route stops and expected times can be found on the Transit App Website for each of the bus routes and can be found in the links below:

Carry-ons

Collapsible buggies and strollers are permitted on the bus. For the safety of all passengers, children are not permitted to be in the stroller or buggy while travelling on the bus unless it is tied down in the wheelchair location.

In-line skates, roller blades, ice skates, or skateboards are not allowed to be worn or used while on the bus; you must hold them on your lap.

Bike Racks

As an added feature to encourage an active lifestyle, a bicycle rack has been placed on the front of every bus. These racks are extremely easy to use and can hold up to two bicycles at a time at no additional charge to the rider.

It is the responsibility of the passengers using the bike racks to secure them. If you need guidance, feel free to ask the driver.

Advertising

For advertising opportunities on the transit system, please contact Pattison Outdoor Advertising - James Hughes at JHughes@pattisonoutdoor.com

For more information regarding Owen Sound Transit Services, please see the City of Owen Sound's Conventional Transit Policy or visit the transit terminal at:

1020 3^rd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2L2
Phone: (519) 376-9139
Email: transitterminal@owensound.ca

Owen Sound Transit information in REAL-TIME!

Download Transit to know where your bus is at all times

Transit provides real-time arrival information for all Owen Sound Transit (OST) service across the city. Whether you are checking the status of your favourite bus route or need step-by-step directions to get somewhere new, Transit and OST have you covered.

Worried about the app size? It's under 100MB which is 3x smaller than Snapchat!

Download Transit now and get more time back from your busy schedule! Get the app on your mobile device:

Apple and iPhone Google and Android

Watch how simple the app is to use:

Navigate public transit with accurate real-time predictions, simple trip planning, service notifications, step-by-step navigation, and trip reminders.

For more guidance with Transit, click here to download the Transit 101 guidebook, or visit the Transit Support page by clicking the button below.

Transit Support

808 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
Phone: 519-376-1440
Email us