How Do I?

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Rules For Riding the Bus

Before you board any bus, make sure it's the one going where you want to go! Many of our stops are served by more than one route so be sure the approaching bus is the one you want to ride...
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How to Use the Bike Rack

Only conventional single seat, two-wheeled bikes, and recumbent and electric bikes the size of a standard bicycle are allowed on AVTA buses.  
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How to Use the Wheelchair Ramp

Your wheelchair must be properly secured and brakes set before the driver will move the bus.  
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How to Buy a Pass Online

Ordering a TAP card online is easy and convenient.  Use your TAP Card to add stored value at any time or to purchase a monthly or weekly bus pass.  
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How to Read the Schedule

Use the system map to locate your start and end points and to find the bus route that will take you where you want to go. For some trips, you will have to use more than one bus...

How to Plan a Trip

Planning a trip with AVTA's trip planner? Watch our helpful videos and get where you need to go quickly and easily! 
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How to Qualify for Dial-A-Ride

Dial-A-Ride (DAR) provides curb to curb transportation service to residents of the Antelope Valley who live within the Los Angeles County area. Eligibility is determined based on residency, age, or disability...
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How to Schedule Travel Training

Do you or your organization help people travel within the Antelope Valley? Do you or your organization’s members/clients use Dial-A-Ride? Do you or your organization’s members/clients walk or bicycle to get where you need to go?
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Title VI Civil Rights Program

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance.
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ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Antelope Valley Transit Authority makes accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to use any of our services.

Rider Alerts

Please be advised that the route 785 is unable to service the stop on Hope & 1st due to road construction. Please utilize an alternate stop during this time.
Mar 16, 2026 12:00 AM – Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM
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Please be advised that the route 1 North is unable to service the bus stop on 10th W & Ave M-8 due to road construction. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Mar 9, 2026 12:00 AM – Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM