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Take a ride on the Boardwalk Tram

The ocean breeze, beach, sand, and family atmosphere are just a few of the reasons why you will want to ride the Ocean City Boardwalk trams during your visit to Ocean City. The comfortable Boardwalk trams can take you the whole length of the Boardwalk, which travels from the Inlet to the north booth at 27th Street. The Boardwalk tram will stop at most any location along the route to load or discharge passengers. The best part of the half-hour ride will be the detour that takes you on the pier close to the ocean where you can see, hear, and sometimes even feel the ocean water. Now you know you are in Ocean City, Maryland!

Tram fare is $3 per person, per boarding, one way ride. Discount fare punch cards are available at $20 for 8 rides. Inquire at either tram station or with a tram conductor.

New unlimited ride pass, which costs $6, a passenger can now get on and off the Boardwalk tram as much as they like between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. The unlimited ride pass is not available during Holiday Weekends or Special Events. Unlimited ride passes are sold at both north and south tram ticket booths and on any tram.

Please note: The tram operation is subject to prevailing weather conditions. See the station operators or call 410-289-5311 or 410-723-1606 for further information.

Coastal Highway Transit Bus

Winter Bus Schedule (Oct. 13 thru April 1, 2012)

Ride with us, on Ocean City’s municipal buses that travel along Coastal Highway 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our buses are safe, clean, reliable, and convenient. A $3 Ride-All-Day pass allows you to ride from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. the next morning. Our friendly and knowledgeable drivers will be glad to take you down to our South Division Street Transit Center or to the North end Transit Center or anywhere in-between. Be sure to ask about our new discount coupon books for a savings on your bus fare. And don’t forget, with your $3 pass, you can transfer to one of our Park & Ride buses at no additional cost and go to our beautiful West Ocean City Park & Ride facility. The Park & Ride Facility is also a connection point for other buses. For additional service schedule information click the 2011 Transportation Service Schedule at the top of this page.

Buses depart from the depots on the following time schedule below:

Coastal Highway Buses - South Division St. to/from 144th Street $1 per boarding or $3 Ride All Day. Children 42 inches and under in height who are accompanied by an adult are permitted free passage.

Coupon books are available at $15 per book, $250 for 20 books, $600 for 50 books and $1,125 for 100 books. Please click on Discount Coupon Book Information posted at the top of this page for addition information and sale locations.

Special Event “Express Shuttle”

For the added convenience of Special Event attendees an “Express Shuttle” service is available, traveling direct from temporary satellite parking area(s) to/from a special event bus stop near the event. Frequency of service is approximately every 20 minutes. The fare is $1 per-boarding or $3 ride-all-day. $3 ride-all-day tickets are transferable to the Coastal Highway and Park and Ride Buses, valid from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. the next morning! Please review the 2011 Transportation Service Schedule posted at the top of this page for specific dates, special event bus stop location’s and service schedules.

Trolleys - Special Event Express Shuttle - $1 per boarding or $3 Ride All Day. Children 42 inches and under in height who are accompanied by an adult are permitted free passage.

West Ocean City Park and Ride:

The Town of Ocean City is pleased to offer ample free parking and a $1 "Ride All Day" bus shuttle to the South Division Street Transit Center at our West Ocean City Park and Ride facility. We are so proud to be able to boast about the gorgeous sunsets and scenic views of the bay while you park your car, walk, ride your bike, or just watch the birds. The outstanding view of the wetlands and the Ocean City skyline from the octagon gazebos will take your breath away! Be sure to read our interpretive signs, inspect the railroad bridge and brick walkways, as they add a unique historical value to this true gem. You just cannot believe it, until you see it for yourself!

The West Ocean City Shuttle between the South Division Street Transit Center, West Ocean City Park & Ride, and the Ocean City Factory Outlets is a seasonal operation that begins in May and runs intermittingly into October.

Park free and ride on our Shuttle between the West Ocean City Park & Ride and South Division Street Transit Center for only $1.00. The Park and Ride Shuttle offers service every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and on demand at other times throughout the summer season.

The shuttle bus service between the West Ocean City Park & Ride and the South Division Street Transit Center in downtown Ocean City now includes a stop at the Ocean City Factory Outlets. This stop is located at the Pac-Sun store and is the only stop in the outlet shopping center. The bus travels from the South Division Street Transit Center to the outlet stop and then continues to the West Ocean City Park & Ride before departing again for downtown Ocean City.

Please note and obey all posted signs and regulations at the Park & Ride facility as Oversized Vehicle parking and other user restrictions may apply. For specific operating dates and times, please reference the 2011 Transportation Service Schedule posted at the top of this page.

Park & Ride Shuttle - S. Div. St. to/from OC Outlets to/from W. OC Park-N-Ride $1 Ride All Day. Children 42 inches and under in height who are accompanied by an adult are permitted free passage.

ADA Paratransit Curb-to-Curb Service: Ocean City Transportation offers curb-to-curb service to disabled residents and visitors. This service is available during same operating days and hours as our fixed-route Coastal Highway bus service. Fare is $1 per-boarding or $3 ride-all-day. All trip reservations must be made by 10:00 p.m. the day prior. Eligible patrons may call the Dispatch Office at 410-723-1606 to make a reservation for the Para-transit van 365 days a year. All standard-sized common wheel chairs can be transported. Our staff of well-trained drivers offers our patrons a safe ride to their destinations. We can even deliver you to the front entrance of most special events. We can also connect you with our neighboring transit systems: Delaware Area Transit (DART) at the North end of Town and Shore Transit or Greyhound Lines at the South end.

If you have an ADA card from another agency, you are already eligible to use our ADA Services. Residents and Visitors that do not have a certified ADA card may use this service for up to 21 consecutive days without obtaining certification. Please call 410-723-1606 to receive additional information on our eligibility certification process. You may also call this number to share related concerns or file a specific complaint.

Fares:

COASTAL HIGHWAY BUS: Fare is $1 per boarding or $3 for a ride-all-day pass. Ride-all-day passes are valid from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. Discount Coupon books are available from the driver: 20 coupons for $15. One coupon is required for per boarding and three coupons are required for a ride-all-day pass. Discount coupon book bulk purchases are also available. View purchase locations and options. Children 42 inches and under in height who are accompanied by an adult are permitted free passage.

PARK & RIDE: West Ocean City Park & Ride shuttle service is $1 ride-all-day, with free parking. Bus Discount coupon books are available from the driver: 20 coupons for $15. One coupon is required to obtain a ride-all-day ticket for the Park & Ride shuttle service. Bus Discount coupon book bulk purchases are also available. View purchase locations and options. Children 42 inches and under in height who are accompanied by an adult are permitted free passage.

ADA PARATRANSIT: Fare for curb-to-curb para-transit service is $1 per boarding or $3 ride-all-day. Pick up is by prior day appointment only. Reservations must be made before 10 p.m. the day prior. Discount coupons are available from the driver: 20 coupons for $15. One coupon is required for per boarding and three coupons are required for all-day-pass which is also valid on Park-N-Ride and Coastal Highway buses. View purchase locations and options. Discount coupons are not valid on MEDTRN service. Children 42 inches and under in height who are accompanied by an adult are permitted free passage.

MEDTRN: In conjunction with Shore Transit / Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, Ocean City MEDTRN provides medical appointment transportation services to ADA qualified persons residing within the corporate limits of Ocean City to/from the corporate limits of Berlin, MD. Required fare is $5 per boarding. Service is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trip reservations are required. Please call 410-723-1606 for additional information or you can view more information here. To apply for bus fare vouchers please download the required form. Bus discount coupons may not be used for MEDTRN service.

MEDTRN Plus Program: Sponsored by the American Legion Post 166 of Ocean City and is for all ADA qualified Ocean City Citizens and American Legion members including the Ladies Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion.

This service provides round-trip transportation for medical appointments to Salisbury, Pocomoke, Cambridge, Baltimore and Philadelphia via Shore Transit and Greyhound. For more information concerning this service, please contact Joe Salabia at the American Legion 410-289-3166 on Monday's from noon till 3p.m.

BOARDWALK TRAMS: Tram fare is $3 per person, per boarding, one-way ride. Tram discount fare punch cards are also available at $20 for 8 rides. In addition, same-day-use unlimited ride passes are also available for $6. Bus Discount Coupons books are also available at either of the Tram Ticket booths. View purchase locations and options.

New unlimited ride pass, which costs $6, enables a tram passenger to get on and off the Boardwalk tram as much as they like between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. The unlimited ride pass will not be available or valid during holiday weekends or special events. Unlimited ride passes are sold at both the north and south tram ticket booths or on any tram.

Buses, trolleys, trams, and ADA vans are cash or ticket only. However, you may purchase discount books with cash or credit at the following locations:

Boardwalk Tram north & south booths
City Hall - 3rd Street & Baltimore Avenue
Convention Center Box Office - 40th Street
Ocean City Police Department - 65th Street
O.C. Recreation Complex/Northside Park - 125th Street

SENIOR CITIZEN BUS PASSES (Age 60 and older)

A “Senior Bus Pass” for residents and property owners, 60 years of age and over is available. The cost of the pass is $7 and it is valid for two years. All applications for bus passes and renewals require proof of property ownership or proof of residency such as an Ocean City tax bill or drivers license with an Ocean City address. Seniors obtaining a pass for the first time must show proof of age in addition to proof of residency. A Senior Bus Pass allows free rides on the buses, trolleys, and ADA Van (if eligible). For more information, call the City Hall receptionist at 410-289-8221. Does not apply to MEDTRN service.

A “Non-Resident Senior Bus Pass” is available free of charge to anyone 60 years of age or older. This pass will entitle the holder to half-fare passage on the bus, trolley, and ADA Van (if eligible). The Non-Resident Bus Pass is not recognized for reduced or free passage on the trams. For more information, call the Transportation Department at 410-723-1606 or the City Hall receptionist at 410-289-8221. Does not apply to MEDTRN service.

Transit Links

DART

Coordinating Transportation for the State of Delaware.
Route 208 - Seasonal Resort Bus Service - Ocean City, MD

For additional information go to www.dartfirststate.com or call 1-800-652-DART (3278)

Shore Transit
Coordinating Transportation for Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Counties of Maryland Routes 451 & 431: Salisbury - Ocean City - Pocomoke.

For more information go to www.ShoreTransit.org or call 443-260-2300

Greyhound
Coordinating Transportation throughout the United States.

Greyhound Bus Station – West Ocean City – Seasonal Ticket Office

For more information go to www.greyhound.com or call 1-800-231-2222.
Greyhound Customer Update