Manatee County Area Transit
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) serves Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto and the Gulf Beach communities. Buses run 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday – Saturday. No service is offered Sunday (except for Beach Express). The fare is $1.25 each way; transfers 25¢ each — exact fare, U.S. coins and currency or M Card/R Card transit pass.
MCAT fixed routes connect with the free (donations accepted) Manatee Trolley on Anna Maria Island. Daily service runs from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every 20 minutes from the Anna Maria City Pier to Coquina Beach.
MCAT fixed routes also connect with the Longboat Key Trolley. Daily service runs from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every 60 minutes from Coquina Beach through St. Armands Circle to downtown Sarasota. The fare is $1.25 each way.
MCAT also offers origin to destination Handy Bus (paratransit) service by appointment for people who qualify due to disability.
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About MCAT
Download individual maps and bus schedules for both transit and trolley. [more]
Tips and helpful information about the fares, fare policies and bus passes for riding public buses and trolleys in Manatee County. [more]
Information on bus boarding, accessibility and fare cards.
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Information regarding behavior policies, prohibitions and disability accommodations. [more]
Information on the proper way to load and unload your bicycle.
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If you've lost something during your ride with MCAT, call MCAT lost and found at (941) 747-8621. [more]
Information on the Handy Bus paratransit services, including Transportation Disadvantage, ADA and Veteran's. [more]
Holiday service schedule for 2012.
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Road construction, weather, special events — a variety of circumstances may cause MCAT to temporarily detour a route from its normal path. Route detour maps and schedules along with special and holiday service notices will be posted here. [more]
At Manatee County Area Transit, we strive for excellent customer service. We value customer's experiences and concerns as it relates to our public transportation service. [more]
Advertising on MCAT buses and trolleys can help you reach a diverse buying audience in a captive environment.
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Manatee County Government
