Sun Tran and The Salvation Army Host School Supplies Stuff-the-Bus!

Sun Tran bus surrounded with school supplies with title Stuff the Bus
Sun Tran is teaming up with The Salvation Army Tucson for a Stuff-the-Bus school supply drive on Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Walmart, 3435 E. Broadway Boulevard (El Con Center).

This community event invites Tucsonans to help fill a Sun Tran bus with much-needed school supplies for students from elementary through high school. Donations collected will go directly into backpacks that will be distributed at The Salvation Army’s Child Spree event and through outreach programs across Southern Arizona.

“Sun Tran is proud to once again partner with The Salvation Army to support local students and families,” said Mikel Oglesby, Sun Tran General Manager. “Helping fill backpacks with school supplies makes a big difference. We are honored to play a role in bringing smiles to kids’ faces and giving them a strong start to the school year.”

Volunteers will be on-site collecting donations all day. Families are also encouraged to stop by to enjoy a special appearance by the crews from Tucson Fire Department Station 11, with a firetruck on display from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

How you can help:

✏ Donate new backpacks and school supplies at Walmart

✏ Sponsor a child for Child Spree by donating online HERE

Need a Ride? No problem!

Board Route 8, which travels every 20 minutes or less. Hop off at Broadway Boulevard/Randolph Way and walk north to the Walmart. Click the button below to start trip planning or call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565)!

Trip PLanNER TOOL

Together, we can help children walk into their classroom feeling confident, cared for, and ready to learn!

For more information about The Salvation Army Tucson, click HERE!

Fourth of July Transit Schedules 2025

If you are heading to the fireworks show this Fourth of July, let Sun Tran and Sun Link take you there safely. All public transit services will operate on Sunday schedules for Friday, July 4. Please plan ahead.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Sun Tran: Sunday schedule. Please note bus service to most routes end before 9 p.m.
  • Sun Van: Sunday schedule
  • Sun on Demand: Sunday schedule (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
  • Sun Express and Sun Shuttle will not be in operation.
  • Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sun Link: Sunday schedule 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., with extended service 30 minutes after the “A” Mountain firework celebration!

Customer Service will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the holiday

Call: (520) 792-9222 (TDD 628-1565)

Email: Suntraninfo@tucsonaz.gov

Your ride to the fireworks show!

Skip the driving and make it a celebration to remember! The Sun Link streetcar offers free and easy access to two of the best fireworks viewing locations:

  • Tucson Convention Center (TCC) – Deboard at Granada Avenue/Cushing Street
  • Mercado District – Deboard at Avenida Del Convento

To plan your trip, click the button below!

Trip PLanner tool

Community Resources

Whether you’re looking for a cool place to rest, a meal, job assistance, or support, the following page is dedicated to community resources, including address, phone number, and what Sun Tran route to board to get to the destination. Sun Tran does not facilitate these programs. Please direct questions to the individual agencies listed.
24/7 City of Tucson Resource Info Line

(520) 791-2540 or 311

Non-Emergency

Tucson Police Department

270 N. Stone Avenue

(520) 791-4444

Routes: 2, 12, 18

Cooling Stations

Cooling centers will be open starting June 1 through August 31. They will be open daily, including holidays, from Noon to 4 p.m.

  • Donna Liggins Center | (520) 791-3247 | 2160 N. 6th Avenue | Routes 9 & 19
  • El Pueblo Center | (520) 791-3250 | 101 W. Irvington Road, Building #9 | Routes 2, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29
  • Fred Archer Center | (520) 791-4353 | 1665 S. La Cholla Boulevard | Route 23
  • Freedom Center | (520) 791-4969 | 5000 E. 29th Street | Route 17
  • Morris K. Udall Center | (520) 791-4931 | 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road | Route 5, 8, 9 & 37
  • Randolph Center | (520) 791-4560 | 200 S. Alvernon Way | Route 8 & 11

Cool off at a Pima Library! There are 23 Pima County Libraries that are available for those needing to cool off. For a full list of libraries, click the button below!

Cool off at a Library
Respite Centers

These are air-conditioned locations that offer hydration and allow for uninterrupted rest, sitting, or lying down during hours of operation.

  • Tucson Salvation Army Hospitality House | (520) 622-5411 | 1002 N. Main Avenue | Routes 5, 10 & 22
  • Kino Service Center | (520) 724-7700 | 2797 E. Ajo Way | Routes 2, 11 & 15
  • Rio Nuevo One Stop | (520) 724-9649 | 320 N. Commerce Park Loop | Route 3
Food Centers

Meal distribution sites and food pantries across the city.

  • Community Food Bank | (520) 622-0525 | 3003 S. Country Club Road | Route 2
  • Caridad Community Kitchen | (520) 882-5641 | 845 N. Main Avenue | Route 5, 10 & 22
  • Southside Presbyterian | (520) 623-6857 | 317 W. 23rd Street | Routes 2 & 12
Employment

Support with job search, resume help, training programs, and interviews.

  • Arizona @ Work | 1-833-762-8196 | 2797 E. Ajo Way | Routes 2, 11 & 15
  • DKA Advocates | (520) 790-7677 | 1502 E. Broadway Boulevard | Route 8
Street Outreach

Teams offering support, supplies, and referrals to people experiencing homelessness.

  • Center of Opportunity | (520) 740-1501 | 4550 S. Palo Verde Road | Route 11
  • Our Family Services | (520) 323-1708 | 2590 N. Alvernon Way | Routes 1, 9 & 11
  • Community Bridges Inc. Dodge| Adults, youth, and veterans experiencing homelessness or substance abuse | (520) 327-9863 | 250 S. Toole Avenue | Routes 1, 6, 7, 8, 23, 25 | 24/7 Access to Care (877) 931-9142 |
Mental Health
  • Pima County Mental Health Crisis Line 24/7 | (520) 622-6000 | 1-866-495-6735
  • La Frontera Center – South Clinic | (520) 884-9920 | 502 W. 29th Street | Routes 12 & 23
  • HOPE Tucson Center | (520) 903-6610 | 1200 N. Country Club Road | Routes 4 &17
Substance Abuse
  • Community Bridges Inc. Dodge Center| 1-877-931-9142 | 2950 N. Dodge Boulevard| Routes 1, 11 & 34
  • CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness | (520) 202-1786| 380 E. Fort Lowell Road | Route 6 & 34
  • National Substance Abuse Hotline – 24/7 | (520) 622-6000 or 1-866-495-6735
Other Services
  • AZ Human Trafficking Hotline- 24/7 | 1-877-429-8477 | National hotline: 888-373-7888 (24/7)
  • Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse | (520) 573-3637 or Multilingual hotline (520) 795-4266| 101 W. Irvington Road, Suite 2B| Routes 2, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 29
  • Kino Veterans Workforce Center | (520) 724-2646 | 2801 E. Ajo Way | Routes 2, 11 & 15
  • El Rio Community Health Center | For anyone in need of non-emergency medical assistance | (520) 622-4264
Download our resources brochure below!
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Plan Your Trip

Need help getting to any of the community resources above? Here are a few ways to plan your trip:

Call Customer Service

Our Customer Service Representatives are here to help! Call at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565).

Translation assistance is available. Call Customer Service, press 03, and say the language you need.

Trip Planner Tool

Use our trip planner tool located on our website! Click the button below to plan your trip:

Trip PLan Tool
Use a Ride Guide

Pick up a Ride Guide, which includes all Sun Tran, Sun Express and Sun Shuttle routes, and Sun Link’s schedule.

Ride Guides are available:

  • On board any transit vehicle, ask your operator.
  • At the Laos Transit Center or the Ronstadt Transit Center – just ask a Customer Service Rep.
  • Download a copy HERE!

Sun Express Riders, We Want to Hear from You!

The survey is now closed. Thank you for participating!

Picture of passengers deboarding a sun tran bus.

We want to understand your riding habits, preferences better, and needs so we can improve your experience.

Take the Sun Express survey today through June 5, 2025. The survey is available in English and Spanish. If you need assistance filling out the survey, please get in touch with Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD 520-628-1565).

Sun Link Summer Schedules Starting Soon!

Sun Link will begin operating its summer schedule starting Monday, May 19. Riders can expect schedule adjustments to weekdays and weekends.

Sun Link Summer Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m. – midnight
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – midnight
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

The streetcar runs every 10-15 minutes Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, the streetcar service runs every 20-30 minutes.

For real-time updates and streetcar service alerts, follow Sun Tran on Facebook. Click the Facebook logo below to view!

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Memorial Day Transit Services – Monday, May 26

In observance of Memorial Day, the following transit schedules will be in affect:

  • Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Van and Sun on Demand will be operating on a Sunday schedule.
  • Sun Express and Sun Shuttle will not provide service.
  • Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Customer Service hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Riders are encouraged to plan ahead. Click the button below to view all holiday service details.

Transit Holiday schedules

Four Ways to Check Your Transit Schedules

Call Customer Service (520) 792-9222

Call for trip planning assistance, bus routes and times, and any service changes. Customer Service Representatives are also located at the Laos Transit Center and the Ronstadt Transit Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sun Tran Ride Guide!

You can find a Ride Guide at any transit center or onboard a Sun Tran bus — just ask your operator!

Visit Suntran.com

Find the latest schedules, route maps, service alerts, and trip plan from any device (phone, tablet, laptop, computer). Click the button below to go to the homepage.

Sun Tran homepage
Tohono, Ronstadt and Laos Transit Centers

Route schedules can be found at every bus bay in transit centers.

Please note, our Sun Tran app is no longer operational. Stay tuned for updates about the new app!

Public Input Meetings for Route 5 & 22

Sun Tran invites the community to attend a series of public input meetings to learn about and provide comments on the proposed changes to Route 5 (Pima/W. Speedway) and Route 22 (El Rio/W. Speedway).
Sun Tran public meeting dates and times.

The Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and Sun Tran were directed to determine the five (5) lowest-performing routes in the transit system and identifying operational and budget efficiencies.  Sun Tran identified Route 5 (Pima / W. Speedway), Route 15 (Campbell), Route 21 (W. Congress / Silverbell), Route 22 (El Rio / W. Speedway), and Route 61 (La Cholla) as the lowest performing routes.  The City will net a cost savings of $1 million annually by extending Route 22 to Pima Community College West Campus and eliminating Route 5.

Other transit routes are available within ½ mile of the pedestrian network. Additionally, eliminating the route allows for the restructuring of Route 22, and maintains and improves the service on W. Speedway. 

Community members are encouraged to attend one of the one-hour meetings:

  • Monday, May 12 | Noon | University of Arizona, Student Union Memorial Center, Picacho Room
  • Monday, May 12 | 5:30 PM | Link to recorded virtual meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHXVXM68wWo
  • Tuesday, May 13 | 5:30 PM | Pima Community College – Downtown Campus: 1255 North Stone Avenue, room AH-230 (second floor of the AH building).
  • Thursday, May 15 | Noon | Quincie Douglas Library: 1585 East 36th Street
  • Friday, May 16 | Noon | Martha Cooper Library: 1377 North Catalina Avenue
  • Monday, May 19 | 5:30 PM | Ward 1 Council Office: 940 West Alameda Street
  • Tuesday, May 20 | 10:00 AM | Morris K. Udall Park and Recreation Center: 7200 East Tanque Verde Road
  • Wednesday, May 21 | Noon | William M. Clements Center: 8155 East Poinciana Drive
  • Thursday, May 22 | 5:30 PM | Link to recorded virtual meeting: https://youtu.be/KjVcV2j9bl0

Meeting accommodations are available upon request and should be made at least one week in advance.

To request accommodations, including American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, please contact Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565) or email SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov.

When would these changes be implemented?

No changes will be made until the public input period is complete. All comments will be given to the City of Tucson Mayor & Council in their public hearing packet, tentatively scheduled August 6, 2025, who will then approve or reject the implementation. If approved, the changes could be implemented in November 2025.

We value your feedback!

The feedback period for proposed changes to Routes 5 and 22 has now closed. We accepted comments through May 31, 2025.

Watch a Live Meeting

Click the videos below to watch the May 12 and May 22 virtual meeting recordings.

Virtual Recorded Meeting – May 12, 2025
Virtual Recorded Meeting – May 22, 2025

Presentation from Meetings

View or download the presentation from our virtual meetings.

Route 5 & 22Download

Sun Van Comprehensive Operational Analysis Survey and Upcoming Meetings

Sun Van survey has closed, findings and analysis coming soon

What is Sun Van’s COA?

Sun Van’s 2024 COA was designed to evaluate ways to improve our paratransit service. We will share the valuable insights gained from our outreach and survey efforts and preview the upcoming draft recommendations that will help shape the future of Sun Van. Click the button below to learn more about the Sun Van Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), or you can watch the video below to understand the survey and recommendations!

Learn more about Sun Van coa

How Does Sun Tran Prioritize Bus Stops? 🚏🚌

Collage of three pictures of bus stops around the City of Tucson. Two of the pictures are sheltered bus stops and the other is a bus stop sign with a bench.
Ever wonder how Sun Tran decides which bus stops get upgrades? Our Bus Stop Prioritization process ensures improvements are made where they are needed most, based on data-driven insights and community needs.
What’s Behind the Process?

Each Sun Tran bus stop is assigned a priority score based on key factors like ridership, accessibility, proximity to important destinations, and equity considerations. This helps determine the order in which stops receive enhancements as funding becomes available.

The priority score system was developed from Sun Tran’s most recent Comprehensive Operational Analysis and is updated annually to reflect the current needs of our riders.

LEARN MORE

Curious about how we prioritize bus stops? Click the button below to explore the details!

Sun Tran Bus Stop Prioritization

Discover Tucson Transit on Transit Unplugged TV 📺

Tucson is a city on the move – and public transportation is a part of it all. In this episode of Transit Unplugged TV, get an insider look at Sun Tran, Sun Van, and Sun Link, including the Sun Tran Northwest facility and Sun Links facility. See how we have been keeping residents and visitors moving since 1975!

This episode also includes a dive into Tucson’s culinary delights at El Charro Cafe and visiting some popular spots like Hotel Congress to San Xavier Del Bac Mission. Join us on this fun journey around Tucson 🚌🌵

56th Annual Winter Street Fair: Streetcar Detour and Transit Options

Get ready, Tucson! The 56th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair is back from December 12-14, bringing a weekend filled with local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere. Sun Link will experience temporary route adjustment starting Thursday, December 11 at approximately 1 p.m. through Sunday, December 14 to accommodate the event.

The following streetcar stops will not be serviced:
  • Fourth Avenue/ Sixth Street
  • Fourth Avenue/ Fourth Street
Getting around the street fair just got easier! Riders have two simple options to stay on track:
  1. Travel through the street fair and enjoy the festivities as you make your way to the next stop.
  2. Board Sun Tran bus, which will detour around the street fair and connect you back to the streetcar route. Look for the head sign that reads “Streetcar Connector.”
Where to board the bus:
  • Fourth Avenue/ Ninth Street (NW)
  • Fifth Avenue/ Sixth Street (SW)
  • University Boulevard/ Fourth Avenue (NE)

These bus stops are just a few hundred feet from the streetcar platforms, and easy-to-follow signs will direct you to the boarding areas. Remember to use the crosswalk when crossing the street.

  • Heading West to Downtown/Mercado? Board at University Boulevard/Fourth Avenue (NE) .
  • Traveling East to Main Gate/University of Arizona? Board at Fourth Avenue/Ninth Street (NW).
  • The stop on Fifth Avenue/Sixth Street (SW) stop is conveniently located near the heart of the street fair!

Sun Tran Rider Alert

Click the button below to view route alerts and detours!

Alerts & Detours

Leave the driving to us!

Skip the hassle of parking and traffic by taking the eco-friendly Sun Link streetcar to this year’s Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair! Park your vehicle in any of the metered parking spots, lots or garages along the route, and then hop on the closest streetcar stop to reach the street fair. Remember fares are currently free so hop on and off as many times as you want.

You can also use routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, and 25 to travel to the Ronstadt Transit Center in downtown Tucson and then hop on the Sun Link streetcar from there!

Need help with trip planning?

We’re here to help! There are multiple ways to plan your trip:

  1. Download a digital copy of the most recent Ride Guide.
  2. Down the new Sun Tran app! Available on IOS and Android. Click HERE to learn more about our app.
  3. Call Customer Service at (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565). Translation Assistance is available, call the Customer Service number, and mention what language you need in English.
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