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Bus times and getting around without a car
Find the next scheduled Ben Franklin Transit buses from any stop, see fares and free passes, and learn how Dial-A-Ride, CONNECT and regional buses work.
Next buses from your stop
These are BFT’s published schedule times. For live bus locations, BFT recommends the free Transit app (iPhone and Android).
Fares
| Rider | Cash fare | 10 rides | Monthly pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (19 and older) | $1.50 | $12 | $25 |
| Youth (18 and younger) | Free | Free | Free |
| Seniors 65+ (with free Senior Pass) | Free | Free | Free |
| Veterans (with free Veterans Pass, fixed routes) | Free | Free | Free |
| Reduced fare (permanent disability documentation) | $0.75 | $6 | $12.50 |
- An all-day pass is $4 from the driver (adults).
- Every ticket includes one transfer, good for 3 hours. Drivers can’t make change, so bring exact fare.
- Get passes at Three Rivers Transit Center customer service (weekdays 7 a.m.–5 p.m.) or ticket outlets such as Fred Meyer, Safeway, WinCo and Yoke’s.
Routes
1 Metro Route 1
2X Express 2
3 Metro Route 3
10 Route 10
20 Route 20
25 Route 25
26 Route 26
27X Express 27
40 Route 40
41 Route 41
42 Route 42
47 Route 47
48 Route 48
50 Route 50
60 Route 60
61 Route 61
64 Route 64
64X Express 64
65 Route 65
66 Route 66
67 Route 67
68 Route 68
123 Route 123
170 Route 170
225 Route 225
240X Express 240
BFT schedule in effect Sep 6, 2026 to Mar 13, 2027.
- Buses run roughly 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekdays. On Sundays, routes 1, 3, 40, 47, 64, 67, 123 and 225 run.
- The 2X express serves the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC).
- Route 170 links Benton City and Prosser to West Richland.
- No BFT service on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Other ways to ride
| Service | What it is | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| CONNECT | On-demand rides within six zones that link you to bus routes. | BFT CONNECT app or 509-204-4189 |
| Dial-A-Ride | Door-to-door service for people who qualify under the ADA. Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; $1.50 a ride. | 509-735-0160 (eligibility: 509-734-5530) |
| General Demand (Prosser and Benton City) | Rides between set stops, including the Route 170 connection. Weekdays 6 a.m.–8:15 p.m. | 877-646-4287, at least one day ahead |
| Grape Line and Wheat Line | Travel Washington intercity buses to Walla Walla, the Yakima Valley, Moses Lake and Spokane. | See BFT regional connections |
| Amtrak and the airport | Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops in Pasco. Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is in Pasco. |
Official sources: BFT fares · Dial-A-Ride · CONNECT · General Demand · Regional connections · BFT schedule data (GTFS)
BFT customer service: 509-735-5100.