System Information

1. ACE, Amtrak & BART

   Modesto Area Express (MAX) offers Express Commuter Service to the ACE (Altamont Commuter Express) train station in Lathrop and the BART station in Dublin / Pleasanton. MAX also connects with the Amtrak station in Modesto.

2. Bike-N-Bus

   All Modesto Area Express (MAX) buses are equipped with bike racks. The bike racks are located on the front bumper of the bus and are capable of accommodating two bikes at a time.

3. Bus Fares, Passes & Tickets

   Locate bus fare information including passes, tickets, books of tickets and cash fare options.

4. Bus Stop Improvement Plan

   The development of a Bus Stop Improvement Plan for the Modesto Area Express (MAX) transit system is essential in establishing a consistent and transparent plan for bus stop amenity placement. The plan provides a road map for achieving a network of stops that enhances MAX’s customer experience by improving the comfort, safety, and accessibility of stops throughout the entire system. Bus stop amenities include benches, trash cans and shelters.

5. Connection & Transfer Information

   You may connect to different routes and transit systems while using the Modesto Area Express (MAX).

6. FAQs

   Find answers to the most commonly asked questions.

7. Modesto Dial-A-Ride

   In addition to Modesto Area Express (MAX), the City of Modesto provides a specialized transportation service seven days a week, every day of the year, for persons with disabilities, and people 65 and older.

8. Rider Alerts

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9. Routes & Schedules

   Locate maps, schedules and all you need to plan your Modesto Area Express (MAX) trip.

10. Trip Planner

    Easy Rider trip planner, powered by Google Transit, is designed to help transit riders find their way from points A to B in Stanislaus County.