"Over the last half century, SamTrans has provided critical service including Brisbane's own 292 route to countless residents." Thank you Brisbane City Manager Jeremy Dennis for wishing SamTrans a Happy 50th Anniversary!

Early morning flight? We've got you. ✈️ SamTrans runs non-stop service from Downtown SF to SFO — with stops at Millbrae Transit Center — every weekday morning at 4:55 & 5:05AM. 🚌

Fifty years, same mascot and friends. 💙 Say hi and happy #ThrowbackThursday to our beloved icon Sammy the Seagull — whose friendship with our pals at @rideact.bsky.social#ThrowbackThursdaygoes way back. ✨

psst — only one week left to grab your Summer Youth Pass! ☀️🚌 unlimited rides all summer for just $40 if you're 18 & under. beaches, hangouts, summer jobs — we've got you. samtrans.com/summer-youth-pass-2026

On Saturday, July 4, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., SamTrans routes 130, 130B and 141 will be detoured in South San Francisco because of the Grand Avenue Fourth of July Parade. See more below ⬇️

happy #BusFriday 🚌 a quick look through the decades of SamTrans buses — different eras, same mission of getting San Mateo County where it needs to go. 💙

Quick reminder - we're running on a Sunday service schedule today, July 3rd, in observance of the 4th of July. Be sure to check timetables before you head out today! 🚌💙

Heads up! In observance of the 4th of July, SamTrans will run Sunday service on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday service on Saturday, July 4th. Plan your trip accordingly! 🚌

fifty years of memories - but what's your favorite? 💙 tell us below — we want to hear it! 🚌

SamTrans to operate holiday schedule Friday, July 3. Read more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/samtrans-operate-holiday-schedule-friday-july-3 .

Happy #ThrowbackThursday to the faces who've made SamTrans what it is. 💙 For decades, SamTrans has been getting San Mateo County where it needs to go, and it's the people who make that story worth telling. Thank you for riding with us. 🚌

Great meeting so many dedicated SamTrans riders today during our pop-up events in Redwood City and Daly City! Such a great way to spend our 50th anniversary. Don't forget fares are free for the rest of the day! See you all in September, learn more: https://www.samtrans.com/samtrans-50th-anniversary

It's game day — and Free Fare Day! ⚽ If you're heading out to catch Team USA's match, skip the parking hassle and ride SamTrans instead — every ride is free today for our 50th anniversary. samtrans.com/worldcup26 🚌🎉

Today's the day! 🎉 Free Fare Day is here — every SamTrans ride is free for our 50th anniversary. Come say hi at our outreach tables too at Redwood City Transit Center (9-11AM) and Serramonte Transit Center 1-3PM. Dress in 70s gear (or say the codeword "1976") for swag! 💙

what a great day tomorrow - Free Fare Day lines up perfectly with tomorrow's USA World Cup match ⚽ soo.. ride SamTrans for free and catch a watch party along the Peninsula — with no parking required. 🎉 samtrans.com/worldcup26

Check out our latest eNews, and don’t forget tomorrow is FREE FARE DAY! Read more here: https://mailchi.mp/samtrans/next-stop-summer-2026 .

Free Fare Day covers more than just the bus tomorrow — Ride Plus, paratransit, and shuttles services are free too!✨ It's all part of celebrating our 50th anniversary, so however you ride with us, it's on the house. Learn more at samtrans.com/rideplus & samtrans.com/accessibility/paratransit

The sun is out and so is the summer episode of Hop Off Here! 🎙️☀️ From biking + transit adventures, Bay Area Pride celebrations, plus a deep dive into SamTrans' 50th anniversary — including Free Fare Day (TOMORROW ‼). Listen now at https://www.buzzsprout.com/591640/episodes/19411502

What a day, SF Pride. 🌈 This is what "Moving the Bay Area with Pride" is all about — coming together to celebrate the people, communities, and connections that make the Bay Area stronger. Thank you for coming out and happy Pride. 💙

Today's the day! 🌈 We're walking in SF Pride at 11:30AM, joining transit agencies from across the Bay Area for the first time under a unified theme: "Moving the Bay Area with Pride." Come see us! 💙🚌

A special, vibrant #BusFriday from our 2026 Pride Bus! 🌈🥰 We hope to see you this Sunday for SF Pride! We're excited to walk alongside our transit friends from across the Bay Area under the theme "Moving the Bay Area with Pride." Come catch us at 11AM, happy Pride! 💙

Happy #ThrowbackThursday! 🚌 There's something satisfying about watching a bus go through the wash — swipe through to see one get a fresh clean. 🫧 Keeping our fleet looking sharp is just part of the daily work that keeps SamTrans running. ✨

Jingle Contest update: Thank you for your patience and for the enthusiastic response to our contest! We received a much larger number of entries than expected and look forward to announcing our winners next week. Stay tuned!

SamTrans will join Bay Area transit agencies in an unprecedented regional collaboration to celebrate Pride during the San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28! 🌈 Read more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/samtrans-joins-first-ever-bay-area-transit-collaboration-san-francisco-pride-parade

Just got old photos developed.. hard to tell if this is 1976 or 2026 — the SamTrans look is timeless. ✨ Celebrate our 50th on Free Fare Day, July 1st! Rock your best 70s gear for swag. 📍 RWC Transit Center 9-11AM 📍 Serramonte Mall 1-3PM samtrans.com/50

Everyone knows: transit is the key to keeping the Bay Area moving. Happy to see our transit family back on recovery mode. 💙 Read more: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/bart-station-muni-caltrain-transit-22310378.php

Today we recognize and honor Juneteenth — a day of deep historical and cultural significance for African Americans in the U.S. Throwback to our Juneteenth bus, designed in 2024 by Artist & SamTrans Employee Kalief Porter-Brown, sponsored by our African American ERG.

SamTrans will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, with administrative offices closed while maintaining regular weekday bus and Ride Plus on-demand service across San Mateo County. Read more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/news-samtrans-recognizes-juneteenth-holiday

Yesterday, we celebrated the ribbon cutting and official opening of our new District headquarters in Millbrae! 🎉💙 After 30+ years in San Carlos, this is a big milestone for our agency, and we're so grateful to everyone who joined us to mark the occasion.

Summer nostalgia is hitting different- our #ThrowbackThursday has us reminiscing on the kids we've served the past 50 years 💙 Keep that tradition going this summer — unlimited rides from June–August for just $40. Grab your Summer Youth Pass at samtrans.com/summer-youth-pass-2026 ☀️

With World Cup excitement building across the Peninsula, SamTrans is making it easy for fans to get in the game by taking transit to local watch parties. ⚽ Read more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/take-samtrans-your-next-world-cup-watch-party

PSA: you don't have to deal with beach parking this summer 🏖️ Ride Plus will take you right to Half Moon Bay — on-demand, curb-to-curb, at the same price as a regular bus ride. (you're welcome) 🙂‍↕️ samtrans.com/rideplus 🚌

Morning commute a lil different? >.< We had schedule changes go into affect this past Sunday - with major changes to Routes ECR, 397, 117, 120, and 138. See our current schedule changes and maps at https://www.samtrans.com/schedulesmaps

Planning to watch the World Cup game tonight at Levi's or heading to a watch party along the Peninsula? Let us take you to the fun without the stress of figuring out how to get there. 🙂‍↕️ Learn about how you can take SamTrans to our transit partners at https://www.samtrans.com/worldcup26

tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter our jingle contest 😭🎶 don't let $500 + a pressed vinyl record slip through your fingers… become the next theme song of the peninsula at samtrans.com/contest 🎤

DID 🗣️ YOU 🗣️ HEAR? 🗣️ We're celebrating our 50th anniversary with a Free Fare Day on July 1st. :3 Ride free all day — and come find us out in the community at: 📍 Redwood City Transit Center — 9–11AM 📍 Serramonte Transit Center — 1–3PM

Blue skies, sunny days, and summer schedule changes are here! ☀ This upcoming Sunday, June 14, we'll have changes to 117, 120, 138, and a major detour affecting Routes ECR and 397. Plan ahead and learn more at samtrans.com/schedulesmaps

So.. let's talk about it. What's going on with Route ECR and 397? 🧵 A major ongoing detour will be adjusted on Sunday during our summer schedule change. Caltrans is rebuilding parts of ECR to repair the roadway, improve drainage, increase visibility & upgrade pedestrian features

Have you heard? 👀 Free Fare Day is July 1st — come celebrate 50 years of SamTrans with us and ride free all day! 🎉💙 #ThrowbackThursday Learn more at www.samtrans.com/50

Public transit workers keep our communities moving! Thank you to Amalgamated Transit Union and representatives from @samtrans.com and @bart.gov for stopping by my DC office to talk about the invaluable service of our local union workers.🚆

SamTrans will implement its summer service schedule beginning Sunday, June 14, as the school year concludes. Additional service changes to routes 117, 120, 138, ECR, and 397 Owl are also included. Learn more: https://www.samtrans.com/news/samtrans-updates-summer-service-schedule

Less than a week left to make transit history! ✨🎶 Help us find the song of the Peninsula and mark 50 years of SamTrans — 8 finalists win $500 + a pressed vinyl record. Deadline is June 16! samtrans.com/contest 🎤

The San Mateo County Fair is happening now! 🎡 Avoid paying for parking and the hassle of traffic - let us help you out. Stop by our table and chat with us about senior mobility options in San Mateo County. Plan your trip at sanmateocountyfair.com/getting-here 🚌

Bright Summer mornings, blue skies, and unlimited rides for $40. What more could you want in a place as pretty as the Peninsula? 🤭 Enjoy your Summer vacation without the stress of gas prices or traffic and ride free with Summer Youth Pass! https://www.samtrans.com/summer-youth-pass-2026

Happy #ThrowbackThursday — we dug up our old jingle… and now we want yours. 🎶 Enter the SamTrans 50th anniversary jingle contest for a chance to win $500 + a pressed vinyl record. Learn more at samtrans.com/contest ✨

The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors adopted a local investment plan framework to guide how it would invest potential local funding generated by the Connect Bay Area sales tax ballot measure should voters approve in November. Read more: www.samtrans.com/news/samtran...

Your Summer plans just got cheaper! :3 The SamTrans Summer Youth Pass is back — unlimited rides June through August for just $40 for riders 18 & under. On sale now! Grab yours at samtrans.com/summer-youth-pass-2026 🚌

Good morning! Happy June and happy Pride Month. 🌈 Our monthly Board of Directors meeting is today at 2PM. If you'd like to join, more information can be found here: https://www.samtrans.com/meetings/2026/06/samtrans-board-directors-meeting

Congratulations to 14yr operator Aaron Myers on receiving the 'I Make a Difference' Award! 🏆💙 As one of our OG Mentorship Program mentors, Aaron even traveled to Utah at his own expense to cheer on his mentee Himanshu at the APTA Roadeo. Thank you, Aaron, for being amazing.

It's Election Day, San Mateo County! Let SamTrans help you get to the polls, find your polling place at https://smcacre.gov/elections/vote-center-and-ballot-drop-box-lookup 🚌