Service changes on multiple routes are coming Monday, January 5th, 2026.

Minor schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance will take effect systemwide, including routes other than those listed below. To view the updated timetables for all routes, use our new schedule lookup.

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Care team at (866) 962-5515 or use our online form. Thank you for riding SMART!

FAST Woodward

461 462

Weekday frequency will improve to every 20 minutes all day between Birmingham (Maple) and downtown Detroit! Service will also run slightly later into the evening.

North of Birmingham, the Pontiac and Troy branches will be served every 40 minutes individually.

The last southbound 461 trip departs the Troy Park & Ride at 10:51 PM.
The last southbound 462 trip departs Auburn Mile at 10:01 PM.

The last northbound 461 trip departs Jefferson / Beaubien at 11:45 PM.
The last northbound 462 trip departs Jefferson / Beaubien at 12:25 AM.

Download the updated weekday FAST Woodward timetables, effective January 5:

Northbound schedule (PDF)

Southbound schedule (PDF)

Stop consolidation at Woodward / 13 Mile NB

In an effort to reduce overall trip time for the majority of riders, the two northbound FAST stops at Coolidge/13 Mile have been combined into a single FAST stop. All FAST trips will now use the 13 Mile bus shelter (NE corner of Woodward / 13 Mile) outside the Royal Oak Fire Station.

The Coolidge stop outside CVS will be served by the Woodward Locals (Routes 450/460) only. Physical signage will be updated to assist riders with navigating this change.

Phoenix Center renamed to "Downtown Pontiac"

The demolition of the former Phoenix Center in Pontiac is now complete. As such, the name of this stop will change to "Downtown Pontiac" in system wayfinding starting January 5. Service will not be affected.

FAST Gratiot

563is now ➔561

Beginning January 5, Route 563 will be renumbered to Route 561 for consistency with other FAST routes in the SMART system.

Weekday frequency will improve to every 20 minutes all day between 23 Mile and downtown Detroit! Service will also run later into the evening.

The last northbound trip departs Larned / Griswold at 12:52 AM.
The last southbound trip departs Gratiot / 23 Mile at 11:50 PM.

Gratiot Local service (Route 560) will continue to operate every 20 minutes between 23 Mile and 8 Mile.

Stops at 11 Mile will remain local-only with the January service change. Later in 2026, these stops will be enhanced and added to FAST Gratiot.

Download the updated weekday FAST Gratiot timetables, effective January 5:

Northbound schedule (PDF)

Southbound schedule (PDF)
 

562Eliminated

New South Taylor Routing

125 160 275

Due to the end of service to Southland Center, the current detour routings via Pardee and Eureka are now permanent.

The following bus stops are available for riders to access destinations around the Eureka-Pardee area:

• Pardee @ Meijer SB (160, 275)
• Pardee @ Southland Cinemark NB (160, 275)
• Eureka & Pardee WB (near Meijer) (125)
• Eureka & Pardee WB (near Southland) (125, 160, 275)
• Eureka & Pardee EB (125, 160, 275)
• Eureka & Henry Ford Optical EB (125, 160)
• Eureka & Best Buy WB (125, 160)

$2.00 Park & Ride Fare 

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The premium 50-cent surcharge for SMART's three Park & Ride routes will be eliminated on Jan 5. For more information, see the fare change announcement.

What's changing?

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, fare on Routes 805, 830, and 851 will now be only $2.00 (50 cents for reduced fare riders). Transfer tickets and DART passes, both paper cards and mobile, will be accepted at the farebox with no additional cash payment required.

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SMART riders have access to Transit Royale through a partnership with the RTA of Southeast Michigan. All DART Regional passes (DDOT + SMART) are valid for travel on any SMART fixed route.

Download Transit for iOS and Android to get started.

What if I already purchased a pass?

For Park & Ride monthly passholders, a trade-in program will run from Monday, December 29, 2025 through April 1, 2026. During this time, riders may visit either the Buhl Building or the Royal Oak Transit Center to exchange these passes for fare media of equal value. Both unactivated and partially used passes may be exchanged.

The $82 Park & Ride pass will no longer be sold effective Monday, December 29, 2025. Riders wishing to purchase a monthly pass for Park & Ride routes should buy the standard $66 31-Day SMART Only Pass or the $70 31-Day DART Regional Pass. See our Fares page for more information and to purchase a physical pass.

Riders no longer need a transfer to connect between SMART buses or from DDOT to SMART.  The new 4-hour and 24-hour passes allow riders unlimited rides, in any direction, on both SMART and DDOT for the time allotted on the pass. These passes can be purchased on the bus, at SMART and DDOT Transit Centers or online.

A limited / express bus does not service every bus stop along the route, only certain stops. Limited buses will pick-up or drop-off at stops with a LTD sign (approximately every half mile). Express buses will pick up along a designated route, then once it reaches the Detroit city limits, the bus expresses into downtown Detroit.

In some areas, SMART offers Shuttles to take you from the bus to the front door of your job. Some passengers in this situation bus and bike to their destination. All SMART Fixed Route Buses are equipped with bike racks.

Yes.  Route 261 FAST Michigan Avenue provides direct service from both the North and McNamara terminals at Detroit Metropolitan Airport to downtown Detroit, 7 days a week.  Routes 125 (Fort Street) and Route 280 (Middlebelt South) also provide service to/from the airport.  For a listing of pick-up times and stops, click on the schedules tab.

SMART's Fixed Route Service is large bus service with specific numbered routes that remain intact. The routes have scheduled times that are also fixed for pick-up and drop-off along designated routes.

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