On the Road to a Safe School Year: Bus Routes and Safety Tips
Posted On August 18, 2026
Looking for your student’s bus route? It’s right on your school’s homepage. Morning and afternoon bus routes are automatically posted in the “School Information” box on every school website. Routes are available as PDFs, so you can:
- Download it and keep it on your phone.
- Print it and put it on the refrigerator.
- Save it so it’s easy to check throughout the school year.
You can also find all MCPS bus routes on the Division of Transportation Services website, including systemwide centralized routes serving magnet, immersion and other special programs. Transportation questions? Contact your transportation manager with your student ID, route number and school.
Safety Starts Before Students Board the Bus
Getting students to and from school safely is a shared responsibility. MCPS operates more than 1,200 bus routes serving more than 100,000 students each day, and a few simple steps can help keep everyone safe.
- Know your route. Families should review their student’s bus route, stop and schedule before heading out each morning.
- Be safe at the stop and on the bus. Students should stay clear of the roadway, follow the driver’s directions, remain seated and avoid distractions while riding.
- Drivers: Stop for the bus. Slow down around school buses and stops, and always obey flashing red lights and stop arms as required by Maryland law.
- Early in the year, buses may run late because of traffic, congestion or student needs. Safety comes first.
