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.
MCAT will continue to be the major public transportation provider in Manatee County. MCAT will continue to improve the quality of life for County residents and visitors by providing, in a cost-efficient manner, a readily-accessible, intermodal means of mobility for those who want to use its services, and by providing alternative means of transportation to minimize impacts of traffic congestion on major roads in the county.
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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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