System Information

Service Hours:

In general, Suffolk County Transit offers bus service at the following times:

  • Weekdays: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 6 AM to 8 PM

All bus routes will operate every day of the year (including holidays). Please refer to specific route schedules to see exact service start and end times as some routes may operate as early as 5 AM and as late as 11 PM on weekdays.

Fares:

Below are the cost of trip fares on all Suffolk County Transit bus routes:

Full Fare: $2.25 per trip

Transfers: 25 cents (purchased during boarding for rides on two connecting buses within two hours of transfer ticket purchases)

  • Transfers to/from Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART): 25 cents.
  • Transfers to Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) from SCT: 25 cents for transfer on board SCT bus + 25 cent step up onboard NICE bus.
  • Transfers from Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) to SCT: Obtain paper transfer onboard NICE bus after paying cash fare. *Only available to riders paying cash fare, not available to Metrocard or GoMobile app users*

Fare Discounts:

  • Youth (5-13 years old) and Students (14-22 years old and student ID required): $1.25
  • Children under 5 years old: Free Fare
  • Seniors over 60 Years Old: 75 cents (with License/State ID or Municipal Senior ID Card)
  • Persons with Disabilities and Medicare Card Holders: 75 cents
  • Suffolk County Veterans: 75 Cents
  • Personal Care Attendants: Free Fare (when traveling with passengers with disabilities)

Payment Methods:

Fares can either be paid with exact change, through the SCT FastFare app, or with a prepaid ticket.

To purchase a bulk prepaid ticket booklet (fifty tickets), there are three options:

  1. Pick Up: Call 631-852-4881 at least two days ahead of time and pick up in Yaphank (see address below). Bring a check or money order made out to Suffolk County Comptroller or if paying by cash, you must have the exact amount. Tickets may be picked up between the hours of 9:00-3:30, Monday through Friday.
  2. Federal Express/UPS Delivery: Send a check, order information and Federal Express Account Number with completed FedEx Airbill or if you have UPS Account send UPS account information to:
    Suffolk County DPW/Transportation Division
    335 Yaphank Avenue, Room 202
    Yaphank, NY 11980
    Attention: Vikki

    Delivery costs for tickets will be billed to your FedEx or UPS account.
  3. U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail: Send a check or money order made payable to Suffolk County Comptroller for the cost of your ticket order plus $9.05 for the cost of mailing up to ten (10) packs of tickets. If we do not receive the additional payment for the cost of mailing, you must pick up the tickets at our Yaphank Office.

Ticket Books Available: All books come in packs of fifty (50) tickets each.

Full Fare Tickets - (Red) $112.50 a book (value $2.25 per ticket)
SCAT Tickets - (Blue) $200.00 a book (value $4.00 per ticket)
Transfer Tickets - (Yellow) $12.50 a book (value $0.25 per ticket)

Reduced Fare Tickets - (Green)

For use on fixed routes by individuals qualifying for discounts listed above

$37.50 a book (value $0.75 per tickets)
Student Tickets (White) $62.50 a book (value $1.25 per ticket)
Frequently Asked Questions:

What is SCT On-Demand Service?

On-demand service is currently available in Southampton and East Hampton, covering Southampton Village, Sag Harbor, East Hampton Village, Springs, Amagansett and Montauk. "On-demand" refers to a type of microtransit where riders in these zones can book rides straight from their phone by identifying their desired origin and destination points within the designated "on-demand" zone. Riders can use this service by using the Suffolk Transit On-Demand app.

What is SCAT (Suffolk County Accessible Transportation) and how do I know if I am eligible?

SCAT provides curb-to-curb transportation and will pick you up and drop you off between any two points in Suffolk County (excluding Shelter Island and certain trips which begin and end in the Town of Huntington). You are eligible to ride SCAT if you have permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent you from using regular Suffolk County Transit (SCT) public bus service. You must apply for this service before making reservations.

What is a Timed Transfer?

A timed transfer is a bus stop where buses on a variety of routes are scheduled to arrive at the same time, providing better transfers & faster travel.

Current timed transfer locations include:

  • Amityville LIRR
  • Bay Shore (Mechanicsville Road and Park Avenue)
  • Brentwood LIRR
  • Central Islip LIRR
  • Smith Haven Mall
  • Patchogue LIRR
  • Riverhead LIRR

I haven’t ridden SCT in a while, or haven’t ever ridden; what’s new?

Welcome! If you haven’t ridden SCT since the October 2023 changes, or you have never ridden before, you are welcome to contact us at one of the resources linked at the bottom of the page for assistance with trip planning. You can also visit our “Guides” page to learn how to ride and where our routes can take you.

In October 2023, Suffolk County Transit launched a new network that:

  • Operates with extended evening hours system-wide
  • Operates year round, 7-day a week service system-wide
  • Operates at higher frequencies (most routes have a 30-minute weekday frequency)
  • Established timed connections at seven (7) locations across the County to reduce wait times
  • Created a new On-Demand Zone for East Hampton/Amagansett/Montauk
  • Added real time tracking and schedules to apps including Google Maps, Apple Maps, Transit App and Moovit
  • Added public WiFi on board all fixed route vehicles
Regional Transit Providers:

The following transit providers have connections to Suffolk County Transit. Please call or visit their websites for more information.

Service Contact Information
Hungtington Area Rapid Transit (HART) logo Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART)

https://www.huntingtonny.gov/hart

631-427-8287

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) logo Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)

https://new.mta.info/

718-217-5477

Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) logo Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE)

https://www.nicebus.com/

516-228-4000

511 NY Rideshare logo 511 NY Rideshare

https://511nyrideshare.org/

Call 511 and say "Rideshare"

Service Contact Information
Huntington Area Rapid Transit (HART)

https://www.huntingtonny.gov/hart

631-427-8287

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)

https://new.mta.info/

718-217-5477

Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE)

https://www.nicebus.com/

516-228-4000

511 NY Rideshare

https://511nyrideshare.org/

Call 511 and say "Rideshare"

Policies:

All riders on the Suffolk County Transit system are asked to comply with the following rules to help us maintain a reliable and comfortable riding experience for all:

  • No Smoking
  • No Eating/Drinking
  • No Loud Music
  • Passengers must deposit exact fare or have their SCT FastFare App ready to display to the driver when boarding

Bike/Scooter Policy:

  • Each of our fixed route buses have between two and three bike racks in the front of the vehicle. They are provided on a first come, first serve, basis. If the bike racks are full, riders seeking to bring their bike must wait for the next bus. Riders are responsible for putting the bikes on the racks without assistance from the driver. As a courtesy to other riders, please load the bike into the position closest to the bus first.
  • Folding bikes and scooters may be brought on board, as long as they are small enough to be folded and stowed without blocking the aisle. E-bikes are not permitted on board but may be stowed on the bike racks if their design allows for them to be racked.
  • There are no bike racks on our On-Demand buses at this time.

Stroller Policy:

  • Strollers must be folded if they block the aisle or doorways. While open, stroller brakes must be locked while the bus is in motion and should be held on to at all times. Operators maintain discretion to ask that a stroller be moved or folded if they determine it is compromising the safety of other passengers.

Pet Policy:

  • Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), no person may bring any animal on or into any Suffolk County Transit vehicle unless it is enclosed in a container and carried in a manner which would not disrupt other passengers. When the vehicle is in motion, the carrier must be on the passenger’s lap or on the ground in front of the seat, not blocking any aisle or exit.
  • Paragraph (1) does not apply to working dogs for law enforcement agencies, to service animals, or to animals which are being trained as service animals and are accompanying persons with disabilities, or to animals which are being trained as service animals. All service animals and animals being trained as service animals must be harnessed or leashed and must remain under control of their owner at all times.
  • Upon request by a police officer or employee of Suffolk County Transit, a trainer must display proof of affiliation with a professional training school and that the animal is being trained as a service animal.
  • Service animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Falsely identifying a service animal is a crime in New York punishable by a minimum fine of $25 and a maximum of 15 days in jail. Since March 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA.

Persons with Disabilities:

Upon request, drivers will assist wheelchair passengers while boarding and leaving lift/ramp and with the use of wheelchair securement devices.

Use of wheelchair lifts/ramps are also available to passengers using walkers, canes, braces or who are otherwise mobility-impaired. Persons traveling with a respirator or portable oxygen supply are permitted to ride SCT buses. Service animals to accompany disabled passengers are also permitted.

Click here for Fixed Route Driver Responsibilities

Click Here for ADA Service Policies

Reasonable Modification Policy:

It is Suffolk County Transit's policy to make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices, or procedures when requested to do so by individuals with disabilities when such accommodations are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability. Requests for accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be denied on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Granting the request would fundamentally alter the nature of Suffolk County Transit's service, programs, or activities;
  • Granting the request could create a direct threat to the health or safety of the requestor or others;
  • Granting the request would create an undue financial or administrative burden for Suffolk County Transit; or
  • Without such modification, the individual with a disability is otherwise able to fully use Suffolk County Transit's services, programs, or activities for their intended purpose.

In determining whether to grant a requested modification, Suffolk County Transit will be guided by the provisions of United States Department of Transportation at 49 CFR Appendix E to Part 37.169. When choosing among alternatives for accommodations, Suffolk County Transit will give priority to those methods that offer services, programs and activities to qualified individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate for the needs of the individual(s) with disabilities. In any case in which Suffolk County Transit denies a request for an accommodation, Suffolk County Transit will attempt to ensure that the individual with a disability receives the services or benefits provided by Suffolk County Transit by other means that comport with this policy.

It is preferred that, whenever feasible, requests for modifications of Suffolk County Transit's policies, practices, or procedures to accommodate an individual with a disability be made in advance. Where a request for modification cannot practicably be made and determined in advance (e.g., because of a condition or barrier at the destination of a paratransit or fixed route trip of which the individual with a disability was unaware until arriving), Suffolk County Transit operating personnel shall make a determination of whether the modification can be provided at the time of the request. Operating personnel may consult with the Suffolk County Transit management before making a determination to grant or deny the request.

To make a request for a reasonable accommodation to Suffolk County Transit's policies, practices, or procedures, you may call the Suffolk County Transit administrative office at 631-852-4880, or you may write to us at:

Suffolk County Transit
335 Yaphank Ave
Yaphank, NY 11980

Individuals requesting modifications shall describe what they need in order to use the service. You are not required to use the term reasonable accommodation when making a request.

Title VI:

Suffolk County operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes he or she has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the Commissioner of Public Works.

For more information on Suffolk County’s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-852-4010.

A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

El Condado de Suffolk opera sus programas y servicios sin importer su raza, color o origen nacional de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles. Cualquier persona que crea que ha sido agraviada por cualquier práctica discriminatoria ilegal bajo el Título VI puede presentar una queja ante el Comisionado de Obras Públicas.

Para obtener más información sobre el programa de derechos civiles del Condado de Suffolk y los procedimientos para presentar una queja, comuníquese con el Departamento de Obras Públicas del Condado de Suffolk, 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-852-4010.

Una queja puede ser presentada directamente a la Administración Federal de Tránsito en la Oficina de Derechos Civiles, Atención: Título VI Coordinador del Programa, Edificio Este, 5to piso-TCR,1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.

Non Discrimination Policy:

Suffolk County's policy of nondiscrimination in County services also extends to discrimination on the basis of disability, gender (in the context of education), or age.

Service Discrimination Complaint Form:

Any person who believes he or she has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI or other protected classes (disability, gender (in the context of education), or age) may file a complaint with the Commissioner of Public Works.

Click here to download a copy of the Service Discrimination Complaint Form

Haga clic aquí para descargar una copia del Formulario de queja por discriminación en el servicio (Español)

Completed forms may be mailed to:

Suffolk County Transit Title VI Coordinator, 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal:

Suffolk County has formulated its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) assisted projects for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2022. The County’s proposed overall DBE participation goal for FFY 2020-2022 is 4.17% of the Federal financial assistance it will expend in FTA/ USDOT-assisted contracts, exclusive of FTA funds to be used for the purchase of transit vehicles.

Click here for a copy of the County's proposed 2020-22 DBE goal and rationale.

Advertising on Suffolk County Buses:

To advertise on Suffolk County Buses, contact Insite Street Media at 631-667-9800.

Completed forms may be mailed to:

Suffolk County Transit
Title VI Coordinator
335 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank, NY 11980

For more information on Suffolk County’s civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, contact the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, 631-852-4010.

A complaint may be filed directly with:

Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR
Washington, DC 20590