Wichita Public Transportation
Wichita Transit is the public transportation department of the City of Wichita, which operates paratransit and transit bus services within Wichita, Kansas. Transit Services operate 17 fixed-route bus lines and 17 demand-response paratransit routes. They report about two million yearly fixed-route trips and 320,800 yearly disabled paratransit trips. The company has served Wichita in various capacities since the late 1800s.
Wichita Transit passes are available for purchase at the following locations:
Dillons
All Wichita stores
Downtown Transit Center
214 S. Topeka
Administration Office
777 E. Waterman
Express Office, 1st Floor
455 N. Main
Prices are as follows:
Adult single ride: $1.75
Half-fare single ride (half-fare program recipient only): $.85
Youth (6-18 years with proper ID): $1.50
Child (5 years and younger): FREE
If the bus works for your schedule, you’ll find a lot to like. It’s an inexpensive way to commute, especially if you get a monthly pass. When the traffic gets heavy or the weather gets weird, you can sit back and ride without the hassle of driving. All buses offer free Wi-Fi, so you can get some work done or crush some candy during your trip. The main downside to the Wichita bus system is that there’s currently no bus service on Sunday, or late at night.
Other public options are:
ADA Paratransit (Van) Service
A door-to-door van service for people who have disabilities that prevent them from using the bus for some or all of their travel needs. The modern vans are wheelchair-accessible and operated by specially trained drivers. Paratransit is available Monday-Saturday.
Wichita Q-Line Trolley
Hop aboard the Q-Line Trolley for fun and free transportation around Downtown, Delano, Old Town, Douglas Design District and Clifton Square. There are four routes that run at various times and days (Monday-Saturday). The Q is perfect for catching a ride to a restaurant over your lunch hour, or to an event or club in the evenings. Visiting Wichita and staying in the downtown area? Ride the Q to museums, entertainment venues and other attractions.
Bike Share ICT
You can commute or see the sights while getting some exercise. You use a program app to buy a pass (one-time, day or monthly), unlock a bike at a Bike Share station, log your ride, then return and lock the bike at any station when you’re done.
As you can see, there are many options when it comes to traveling in Wichita. So go explore!
