Many Sacramento State students take Regional Transit that provides access from around the city of Sacramento to school and vice versa. RT routes 30, 31, 34, 79, 82, and 87 provide service to and from Sacramento State seven days a week.

There are several advantages to riding the bus. One of them is that it beats the parking crunch.

“(Taking the bus) is an advantage because of the parking situation,” said Joseph Shorter, a Sac State student who frequently uses the bus to go to and from school. Shorter also said that riding the bus is free by using his OneCard.

Freshman Monica Niu also agrees. “You don?t have to find parking,” Niu said.

Students who have their OneCard usually ride the bus for free. It saves students at least $60 a month, plus students riding the bus will also save them a lot of time.

“I didn?t have to pay for a parking permit. It saves you money,” said Christina Webb, a junior at Sac State.

These bus routes can be a very good alternative to get to and from school.

“I take the bus often. It saves me money, gas, and parking,” said Dara Chhit, a freshman attending Sac State.

Senior Kim Lyles also agrees on taking the bus. Lyles also stated that she doesn?t have to spend money on gas when driving her car. These RT bus routes provide connections to other bus routes at major intersections, shopping areas, and other landmark locations.

Here are the bus routes that go to and from Sac State:

Route 30: This bus route serves through the major part of Midtown Sacramento. It serves through both J and L Street. Also serves part of Alhambra Blvd. Stops at many restaurants, clubs, and shopping areas. Among those areas are Downtown Plaza, Old Sacramento, and Sutter?s Fort. It also stops on two major hospitals: Mercy General and Sutter General. This bus route serves every 15 minutes on weekdays, every 20 minutes on Saturdays, and 30 minutes on Sundays.

Route 31: This route is an express route. It usually goes the same route as route 30, however, it goes through the River Park area. The route is only available from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For service to River Park during the day, see route 79.

Route 34: This bus route serves through F Street and the surrounding communities of Midtown Sacramento. It also stops at Sutter Memorial Hospital. The route also serves McKinley Blvd, and goes to McKinley Park. This route serves every 30 minutes on weekdays, but every hour on weekends. It also goes to the University/65th Street Light Rail Station.

Route 79: This route serves only in the midday hours. (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) It goes through State University Drive, La Rivera, Watt Avenue, and serves River Park. It serves through the west side of the campus. Through the River Park area, it goes through H Street, and Carlson Drive. This bus route serves every hour on weekdays.

Route 81: This bus route starts at the 65th Street Light Rail Station. It won?t stop at Sac State, but you can transfer to routes 34, 82, and 87 to go to Sac State. This route goes through 65th Street and Florin Road. This is the major route that will go to South Sacramento and stops at Florin Mall. This stop can also transfer students to other RT routes that serve South Sacramento also. This bus route serves every 30 minutes on weekdays, and every hour on weekdays.

Route 82: This bus is one of two routes that serve North Sacramento. It serves through Morse Avenue, Watt Avenue, Whitney Avenue, and Howe Avenue. This route also serves through two major hospitals: Kaiser and Mercy San Juan. The route spotlights many shopping areas, including Country Club Plaza. This route serves every 30 minutes on weekdays, every hour on weekends. It also goes through American River College.

Route 87: This bus route serves the major part of Howe Avenue. It also serves the majority of North Sacramento, including Natomas and Gateway Oaks. The route serves every 30 minutes on weekdays, and every hour on weekends. This is the other route that serves North Sacramento.

RT currently has over 60 bus routes, along with light rail, to serve passengers throughout the Sacramento area and surrounding communities. RT plans to add new service in the coming future. Starting in 2003, RT will have light rail service that will serve the southern part of the Sacramento area.

There will be extended light rail service that will serve the deeply congested Sunrise Blvd, Hazel Avenue, and will also serve in the Folsom area. For more information contact 321-BUSS for more information or visit www.sacrt.com for routes and schedule information.