Bloomington Transit For Everyone
Official launch date: Monday June 1st, 2026!
What is Bloomington Transit For Everyone?
Everyone who lives in the City of Bloomington has a mobility option with Bloomington Transit. Whether that is on one of our 15 bus routes or by BLink Microtransit, we’re here to help you get where you need to go.
Bloomington Transit For Everyone isn’t necessarily new concept. It’s a reimagining of our existing services, packaged in a way that’s easier for both new AND existing riders to understand and use for all of their mobility needs.
If you have never used Bloomington Transit before, we encourage you try us out and see which of our services you may want to utilize in your everyday or occasional travel.
If you already use Bloomington Transit, this is an opportunity for you to streamline your existing travel, and/or discover new ways to take advantage of everything we offer.
How do I get started?
Create an account
- Begin your transit journey by downloading the “BloomingtonLink” mobile app (Apple Store or Google Play), or by visiting the BLink booking website (Book.BLink.RideCo.com).
- Register for an account using your name and email address (entering your phone number is optional), while also creating a password.
- Read and agree to the “Terms of Service for Riders” and “Privacy Policy” and click “Register.”
Search for your trip
- Once logged in, you will see a map of the City of Bloomington and a menu that will allow you to “Find Rides.”
- BOTH your “Origin” (enter in the box with the Green Arrow) and “Destination” (enter in the box with the Red Arrow) will need to be located within the Gray area on the map. This map denotes the Bloomington city limits, which is the service area for Bloomington Transit For Everyone.
- In the menu above the “Find Rides” icon, input the number of riders, your desired departure time and day of travel. If unchanged, these will default to one (1) rider and as soon as possible.
- Click “Find Rides” and wait for the system to find the best mobility option for your trip.
Mobility Option #1: Fixed-Route Bus ($1*)
- If BOTH your “Origin” and “Destination” are within walkable distance of a bus route, you will see step-by-step directions to travel via our fixed-route bus system.
- This will include walking directions to the bus stop where you will be picked up, any transfers you need to make to get from one bus line to another, and walking directions from the bus stop where you will be dropped off.
- *View our “Fares, Passes, and Tickets” bulletin (English or Spanish) and learn more about payment for bus rides at the Umo section of our website.
- Payment for bus rides CANNOT be done on the “BloomingtonLink” app or BLink booking website.
Mobility Option #2: BLink Microtransit ($2*)
- If EITHER or BOTH your “Origin” and “Destination” are NOT within walkable distance of a bus route, there are official Bloomington Transit drivers with BLink Microtransit vehicles available to give you a ride.
- BLink Microtransit operates Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rides may be booked up to 24 hours in advance or ordered on demand.
- Learn more about BLink Microtransit at that section of our website.
- *BLink Microtransit trips are $2 per one-way trip, per person. There is no reduced fare option.
- Payment for microtransit trips CAN be done on the “BloomingtonLink” app or BLink website when booking. Payment can also be made at time of pickup with Umo or cash.
Mobility Option #3: Uber or Lyft ($3*)
- If EITHER or BOTH your “Origin” and “Destination” are NOT within walkable distance of a bus route AND no BLink Microtransit vehicles are available, you will receive options for Uber and Lyft rides.
- You do not have to use the Uber or Lyft app, the “BloomingtonLink” app or BLink booking website will schedule your trip.
- *Users pay the first $3 of the cost of the trip, Bloomington Transit pays (up to) the next $11, then the user pays the remainder of the cost over $14. For example: A $10 ride would cost $3 for the user, while a $20 ride would cost $9 for the user.
- Payment for Uber or Lyft rides MUST be done within the “BloomingtonLink” app or BLink website when booking.
- There is a maximum of 2 trips per account per day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BT Late Nite on Demand
If you are expected to travel after 9:00 p.m. from Monday–Friday, we would suggest taking advantage of our Late Nite on Demand program.
Bloomington Transit provides rides to those in the later evenings, Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. through a partnership with Uber and Lyft. Each trip must start AND end within the gray shaded area of this city map.
- Use the “BloomingtonLink” mobile app (Apple Store or Google Play), or by visit the BLink booking website (Book.BLink.RideCo.com).
- If you are taking a trip that starts and ends within the gray service area between 9:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m., then you are eligible for a BT discount.
- Users pay the first $3 of the cost of the trip, Bloomington Transit pays (up to) the next $11, then the user pays the remainder of the cost over $14. For example: A $10 ride would cost $3 for the user, while a $20 ride would cost $9 for the user.
- Take your trip!
If your require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or you do not own a smartphone, you may call BT Dispatch at 812-336-7433 to schedule a ride during this time.
*Limited availability. No cash value. Maximum discount of $11.00 per redemption. There is a maximum of 2 trips per account per night. Taxes and other fees will be covered provided that the value of the Uber Voucher is greater than the total order amount. Offer is non-transferable, subject to change or cancellation. Issues involving use of the Late Nite program should be directed to Bloomington Transit at 812-336-7433.
A map of the Late Nite service area is highlighted below. The Late Nite service area includes the entire Bloomington city limits, with the exception of IU campus.
BUS TRACKING
Download the ETA Spot mobile app (Apple Store or Google Play), or access ETA Spot on your preferred browser. With ETA Spot, you are able to access real-time location statuses and service updates.
You can select/toggle which routes you would like to see and which you would like to hide both on the mobile app or browser.
TRIP PLANNING
Bloomington Transit bus routes are programmed into Google Maps, Apple Maps and Bing Maps.
About Us / Contact Info:
Bloomington Transit is operated by the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation (BPTC) in Bloomington, Indiana. The transit system consists of fixed-route bus routes operating seven days a week and a paratransit system focused on transportation for those who are not able to ride the fixed-route system.
Bloomington Transit provides vital transportation for Indiana University students and connects the community to destinations within the City of Bloomington.
If you need additional assistance or have any outstanding questions, please let us know! You can post a comment on this page in the section below and/or reach out to us directly:
Customer Service line: 812-336-7433
Email: Cu******@****************it.com
Click here to view additional contact options
How to Report a Lost Item:
If you’ve lost something on BT, we may be holding onto it for you. Lost items found on BT vehicles are sent to the bus garages associated with specific bus routes or stations. At no time does the BT assume responsibility for lost items. Items are kept for two weeks after being found.
Lost and Found Retrieval Tips:
Items sometimes don’t reach terminals or garages until the end of a shift. It is best to wait and call the next day to confirm if BT found your lost item. When you call, be ready with information that can help us identify your lost item, such as a detailed description or a unique characteristic of an item. Knowing the route number of the bus, the bus number, the time of day you traveled, and the direction of travel can help.
Bloomington Transit’s highest commitment is public safety. Our bus operators are given extensive training on keeping passengers, pedestrians, and motorists safe.
Please help us in maintaining this high standard of safety by observing the following rules and suggestions.
- Do not chase the bus. Drivers are not permitted to stop and let riders board once the bus has left the bus stop.
- For those who need to stand when seat capacity is at maximum or due to medical conditions, please hold on tightly to the poles, rails, or straps at all times.
- Joyriding is not permitted.
Drivers are happy to give out information, however, please refrain from distracting the driver by conversing with him or her while driving. While the bus is in motion, no person is permitted (by law) to stand beyond the yellow floor line located at the front of the bus near the driver .
Passengers must board at the front doors. Please have fare, passes, and IDs ready when boarding. Stroller wheels must be locked and children in the strollers should have their stroller lap belt secured. If both wheelchair areas are occupied, then any strollers in those areas will have to be folded up and secured between seats on the bus. A maximum of two trips will be allowed to carry on bags and packages at a single bus stop. Turn your music off or down when boarding and exiting in order to hear special instructions from the driver. If possible, we ask that you exit the bus using the rear doors. This will expedite the onboarding/off-boarding process at bus stops because onboarding customers in the front will not need to wait for off-loading customers coming out the front door. If you need to cross the street after exiting, do not walk in front of the bus. Please wait until the bus drives away before crossing the street.
Passengers are allowed to board buses going in the opposite direction from their destination in order to avoid crossing a street without paying an additional fare.
Thank you for your part in maintaining a pleasant and safe environment for your fellow passengers and bus drivers.
PUBLIC CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRANSIT CENTER, GRIMES LANE COMPLEX, AND ON BPTC VEHICLES
(adopted November 20, 2018; Amended July 19, 2022)
SECTION I: PURPOSE
Disruptive conduct or behavior that interferes with the operation of the transit system or with patrons of BPTC may result in loss of riding privileges and/or exclusion from the BPTC Downtown Transit Center and BPTC vehicles. Disruptive conduct or behaviors shall result in removal from BPTC vehicles and/or the Downtown Transit Center and possible involvement of law enforcement agencies.
SECTION II: DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to:
Intoxication or impairment, possession or consumption of open containers of alcohol on BPTC property or vehicles. Illegal possession or consumption of controlled substances on BPTC property or vehicles. Possession of a weapon on BPTC property or vehicles (except as permitted under Indiana Code 35-47-11.1).
Abusive, aggressive, threatening, violent or harassing behavior in any form.
Action or behavior that unreasonably interferes with other persons’ ability to use the transit system or interferes with the ability of BPTC employees to perform their job.
Profane or obscene language.
Damaging, defacing, or theft of BPTC property or equipment. Misuse of furniture or facilities. Any action or behavior which unreasonably causes or creates a risk of damage to property owned, managed, or operated by the BPTC.
Selling, polling, solicitation, panhandling, loitering, or providing free food, drink, or products. BPTC reserves the right to survey customers onboard vehicles, at vehicle stops, and at the Downtown Transit Center subject to the approval of the BPTC General Manager. Loitering is occupying the Downtown Transit Center for any purpose other than waiting for a vehicle or obtaining information, vehicle tickets or vehicle passes. BPTC operates each route at least once per hour. A transfer within the system should be possible within one hour and thus passengers should be not waiting for a BPTC vehicle at the Downtown Transit Center more than an hour. Passengers are allowed to wait at the Downtown Transit Center longer than one hour if they are waiting for a Miller Transportation or Flixbus intercity bus service.
Sexual behavior of any kind.
Action or behavior which constitutes a public nuisance.
Action which is so deleterious to BPTC operations or public interest, or poses grave danger to BPTC employees or BPTC customers t, will result with immediate issuance of 120 day No Trespass Order.
SECTION III: OTHER BEHAVIORAL RULES
Other behavioral rules for the comfort and safety of patrons and staff include, but are not limited to:
Smoking or use of any tobacco products or use of e-cigarettes is strictly prohibited on BPTC vehicles and anywhere inside or outside at the BPTC Downtown Transit Center. Bloomington Ordinance 6.12.030(a)(3) prohibits smoking at vehicle stops, inside public buildings, and in the waiting areas of public transit depots. All areas inside the Downtown Transit Center and outside on property owned by BPTC at the Downtown Transit Center is considered a waiting area and thus smoking is prohibited.
All passengers aboard BPTC vehicles and occupants of the Downtown Transit Center must be fully attired including wearing shirts and shoes (except for babies).
Animals are prohibited aboard vehicles and in the Downtown Transit Center with the exception of service animals or animals used by law enforcement agencies.
No roller blades, hover-boards, scooters (motorized or non-motorized), or skateboards may be used on BPTC property. Bicyclists and scooter users shall dismount from their bikes or scooters while at the BPTC Downtown Transit Center. Persons may not use the bike racks or lockers for any other purpose than to store and secure bikes for periods not to extend beyond the closing time of the terminal on that particular day. Bikes or scooters may not be brought inside the Downtown Transit Center. Scooters cannot use the bike racks on BPTC buses or be brought on board BPTC vehicles. Any bikes or personal property left in bike lockers or at bike racks beyond the closing time of the terminal for that particular day are subject to being confiscated and disposed of by BPTC.
No eating is allowed aboard vehicles. Eating is allowed at the Downtown Transit Center with the expectation that those consuming food not litter and clean up after themselves. Beverage containers aboard vehicles must have lids or covers.
Persons shall refrain from littering at all times while on BPTC vehicles or while on BPTC property. Trash and litter are to be disposed of properly in trash receptacles.
Persons shall keep their feet off of seating and walls of vehicles and the Downtown Transit Center.
As safety is of paramount importance, the public shall not enter certain areas of the Downtown Transit Center including areas designated as authorized staff only and areas where vehicles operate. This includes crossing in between, in front, and behind vehicles in the vehicle parking areas as well as the vehicle driveway areas in locations that are not a designated crosswalk.
Possessing or transporting any flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, propane, car batteries, etc. is prohibited. Fireworks and explosives are prohibited as well.
Oversized objects that cannot be safely or properly secured cannot be brought into the Downtown Transit Center or on the vehicle.
Children must remain seated at all times when the vehicle is in motion. When on the vehicle, all persons must be seated while the vehicle is in motion assuming seats are available. Front seats of the vehicle are reserved for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
Passengers shall not distract drivers by talking to them while they are driving.
Wheelchair and other mobility devices have priority over seated persons, strollers, shopping carts, and other items in the areas of the vehicle where the securement positions and devices are located.
People on BPTC property or vehicles must use earphones while listening to music or other forms of audio or video entertainment. The volume shall be such that it cannot be heard by anyone nearby.
Persons using cell or public phones while at the Downtown Transit Center or on the vehicle are expected to refrain from the use of profane or obscene language while engaged in such phone conversations and to talk in a manner that doesn’t disrupt or interfere with other members of the public or BPTC employees.
SECTION IV: REMEDIAL PROCESS
BPTC employees and law enforcement officers as defined by Indiana Code have the authority to enforce this Code of Conduct. When a person has exhibited disruptive behavior at the Downtown Transit Center and/or on BPTC vehicles and/or is observed to have violated any of the behavioral rules contained in this ordinance, he or she will be warned to cease and desist the offending conduct immediately. If the person refuses to cease and desist the offending conduct immediately, he/she will be asked to leave the BPTC vehicle or property. If the person refuses to leave, and if the enforcing authority is not a law enforcement officer, the enforcing authority will contact the Bloomington Police and request that the person be removed from the vehicle or BPTC property and informed that he/she may not return for the remainder of the day. If the enforcing authority is a law enforcement officer, he or she may take appropriate action as authorized by law and this code. If the person returns later that day, he/she is subject to arrest for trespassing.
Persons who are repeat offenders of these behavioral rules are subject to longer suspensions and to being prohibited from using the BPTC Downtown Transit Center and using BPTC service for defined periods of time as follows:
- 2nd offense in a two year rolling period – 7 calendar day suspension
- 3rd offense in a two year rolling period – 30 calendar day suspension
- 4th offense in a two year rolling period – 60 calendar day suspension
- 5th offense in a two year rolling period – 120 calendar day suspension
- 6 or more offenses in a two year rolling period – subject to arrest and prosecution for trespassing
In the event a person returns to BPTC property or a BPTC vehicle before such a suspension ends, he/she shall be subject to arrest and prosecution for trespassing.
The person may appeal such suspension to the BPTC Chief Safety Officer within 7 days of notice of the suspension. Such appeals shall be in writing and addressed to the BPTC Chief Safety Officer and include the name, mailing address, date/time of the incident, and reasons why a suspension should not be imposed. The BPTC Chief Safety Officer or his/her designee will meet with the person within 15 days of receipt of an appeal to hear their appeal and provide a written response to the person within 7 days of the appeal hearing. The person may appeal the BPTC Chief Safety Officer’s decision within 7 days of receipt of the BPTC Chief Safety Officer’s decision by filing a similar written appeal to the BPTC General Manager. A committee consisting of the BPTC General Manager and two (2) members of the BPTC Board of Directors as appointed by the BPTC Board Chair, and one (1) fixed route customer as appointed by the BPTC General Manager will schedule a hearing date within 30 days of receipt of the appeal and will meet with the person to hear their appeal. The committee will issue a written decision on the appeal within 15 days of the appeal hearing. The committee’s decision shall be final.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: October 16, 2018.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation of the City of Bloomington, Indiana, this 20th day of November, 2018.
Amended by the Board of Directors of the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation this 19th day of July, 2022.
Do you have more detailed price information
Hello Luz,
Bus rides are $1, unless you qualify for a Reduced fare ID, which will then make each ride 50 cents. Please refer to this notice for more information on bus fares.
Microtransit rides are $2 per person, per trip.
Rideshare users pay the first $3 of the cost of the trip, Bloomington Transit pays (up to) the next $11, then the user pays the remainder of the cost over $14. For example: A $10 ride would cost $3 for the user, while a $20 ride would cost $9 for the user.
Do you realize the website has many links not working, or sending user to an outdated link? Trying to teach my tweens how to use the transit, and I can’t get an overall map or a general routes/times for them to even know where and when to start/stop.
Hello Jenni, we are not seeing any dead or outdated links on the Bloomington Transit For Everyone page. Can you please identify which links you are talking about?
You can find Maps & Schedules at the “Maps & Schedules” link in the main menu. The “System Map” shows you the overall map, while the “Track My Bus” shows you in real time where the buses are and the next arrivals at any stop in our system. More specific information about a specific routes can be found at the “All Routes” link in the main menu.
Please let us know if you need any more specific assistance. Have a nice day!