Schedule Guide
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How to Read and Use the Schedule Guide
The FAX Schedule Guide is your one-stop, easy to read guide to Fresno Area Express transit routes, schedules, and more. You will learn about time points, directions, and everything else you need to maximize your use of the FAX transit system.
If you have any questions, please call us at (559) 621-RIDE (7433) or visit our office at the Manchester Transit Center. Our friendly Customer Service Representatives are happy to help you learn about the FAX fixed-route transit and paratransit systems. You can also plan your trip online with the help of our Trip Planner or Google Transit.
Hearing-impaired and TDD/TTY users may use the California Relay Service (CRS) – dial 711 California Relay Service, or visit the Title VI Non-Discrimination page.
Please contact us with any comments or questions, including comments related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You will be referred to the appropriate individual by our customer service staff. You may also e-mail us at faxcomments@fresno.gov, write us at 2223 “G” Street, Fresno, CA 93706, or call us at (559) 621-RIDE (7433).
We hope you enjoy your FAX trip. Thank you for using our system!
What’s New
This section highlights recent changes.
We hope these changes are helpful and we encourage you to share this information with other passengers.
- Our FAX Director Gregory Barfeld, and our FAX Assistant Director Joe Vargas, welcome you to FAX. To read their messages, please visit fresno.gov/transportation/directors-message.
- New student fares went into effect on January 2, 2023, for all students with valid school ID. Students can now purchase a single ride for $.75, instead of $1, or a 31- Day Student pass for $22, instead of $36 for a Regular 31-day pass.
- Passengers can now enjoy free Wi-Fi on Routes 9 and 38, in addition to Route 1.
- The bus stop for Route 38 at L Shelter at the Downtown Transit Center at Courthouse Park has been moved from the outside to the inside, and the bus stop for Route 22 has been moved from the inside to the outside. Route 38 will no longer travel around Courthouse Park on “M” Street, Tulare, and Van Ness.
- A friendly reminder that transfers are valid for 90 minutes with no restrictions, meaning that passengers can make transfers in any direction on all routes within the 90-minute transfer time.
- Another friendly reminder that children under 12 and veterans/active military ride for free.
As always, thank you for riding FAX.
Fares and Passes
Please see the Fares and Passes page for details
Welcome Aboard FAX!
WE ARE FRESNO’S FAST & EFFICIENT TRANSIT SYSTEM… offering 18 fixed-route bus lines and Handy Ride Paratransit Service, all designed to help you get wherever you need to go! We take pride in serving the greater Fresno Metropolitan Area with high-quality transit service – with a modern fleet of over 115 buses and a dedicated team of transit professionals. Fresno Area Express is operated by the City of Fresno as a public service to all the residents and visitors of Fresno.
FIND THE CORRECT BUS ROUTE – The first step in riding the bus is finding the correct bus route (or routes) to reach your destination. Use the FAX System Map to determine which route is best. Remember that you can transfer from one route to another to reach your destination.
FIND OUT WHAT TIME THE BUS WILL ARRIVE AT YOUR STOP – Use this FAX Schedule Guide to find out what time the bus serves the route you are planning to use. FAX regular service hours are Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and weekends 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Late-night service is available on select routes until approximately midnight Monday through Saturday (see the Night Service Map for details).
CATCHING THE BUS – Please remember that buses will only stop at designated stops. Designated stops include FAX bus stop signs that show which route(s) serves that stop. If you are seated at a shelter, or on a bus bench, please stand up, if you are physically able, to let the driver know you wish to board. If you are boarding with a stroller, please have the item folded and ready.
PAYING YOUR FARE – Cash, tickets, passes, and transfers can be used on all buses. If you use cash, exact fare is recommended because the fareboxes do not make change. Instead, you will receive a change card that can be used on future rides. Change cards cannot be redeemed for cash and will not be issued for values less than 25¢. Have your fare ready when the bus arrives. The farebox accepts $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. Note: Every bus station along Route 1 (The Q), includes a ticket vending machine; FAX encourages passengers to prepay on Route 1 to speed up the boarding process and keep the bus moving on time.
LEAVING THE BUS – Be alert for your destination. To signal the bus driver to stop, pull the cord above the windows or press the rubber strip between the windows a minimum of one block before your desired bus stop. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before leaving your seat. Remember that buses will stop only at designated bus stops. Leave through the rear doors if possible to allow new passengers to board. At the end of the line, passengers must exit the bus.
TRANSFERS – Transfers are free with a paid fare and allow unlimited transfers for 90 minutes on all routes in any direction. Transfers must be requested from the bus driver at the time of boarding.
LOST AND FOUND – To inquire about lost items call (559) 621-RIDE (7433). If possible, let us know the date and description of the item(s) so that we may better assist you in locating the lost item(s).
TRANSPORTATION FOR CITY OF FRESNO COOLING AND HEATING CENTERS – FAX will provide transportation to City of Fresno Cooling and Heating Centers when they are open. Passengers just need to inform the bus driver of their destination, and the ride if free.
FAX CARTS AND CARGO POLICY – FAX bus drivers and supervisors have the authority to determine if a cart, stroller, or other items are too big or dangerous to be transported safely on the bus. Riders are limited to bags or items that can be reasonably carried on their laps when seated or placed safely under, or in front of, their seats. Please refer to the FAX Carts and Cargo Policy located on our website here: https://www.fresno.gov/transportation/plans-reports-notices/#tab-10
NOTICE TO RIDERS WHO HAVE MEDICARE CARDS – Riders who possess a Medicare Card and proper identification are eligible for a 50¢ one-way fare at all times.
ACCESSIBILITY – All FAX buses have entry ramps for easy access to passengers who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices, or have difficulty climbing steps. Walkers/Rollators (4-wheeled walkers with seats) must be folded and placed in the aisles. Walker and Rollator users must always sit in a regular bus seat. Walkers and Rollators cannot be used as a seat while riding the bus and may not be secured in the wheelchair securement area.
HANDY RIDE – Handy Ride is a FAX service designed to transport eligible persons with disabilities. The service is available to those persons who, because of the nature of their disability, are unable to use the FAX fixed-route system. Handy Ride is a curb-to-curb service provided from any origin to any destination within the service area, for any trip purpose. It is a shared-ride service, which means you may share your ride with other riders. You must be at the curb at your designated pick-up time.
| HANDY RIDE SERVICE HOURS | Day Schedule | Night Service (Limited Service Area) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 5:30 am – 9:30 pm | 9:30 pm – 12 am |
| Saturday | 6:30 am – 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm – 12 am |
| Sunday | 6:30 am – 7:00 pm | |
| HANDY RESERVATION HOURS | ||
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 5 pm | |
| Saturday/Sunday | 8:00 am – 5 pm |
Eligible persons can schedule a trip reservation by calling Handy Ride at (559) 621-5770. When calling in, please state your name first. Reservation staff will then ask a series of questions regarding desired pick-up time, pick-up location, destination, etc., to schedule the requested trip. Persons who are ADA Handy Ride Certified may make reservations one to two days before the desired trip. If illness or a change in plans causes you to cancel a trip, please inform Handy Ride at least one hour before your scheduled pick-up time.
For complete information regarding Handy Ride eligibility and service, contact FAX at (559) 621-RIDE (7433) or visit the Handy Ride web page
TITLE VI – Fresno Area Express is committed to ensuring that no individual or organization is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of its programs, activities or services, or subject to discrimination based on race, color, or national origin as afforded to them by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. For more information please contact customer service at (559) 621-RIDE (7433), dial 711 California Relay Service, or visit the Title VI Non-Discrimination page.
HOLIDAY SERVICE – Bus service is not provided on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Other legal holidays may have reduced service. Sunday schedule service is provided on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and the day before Christmas.
RULES TO RIDE BY –
- Do not smoke aboard the bus
- Do not eat or drink aboard the bus
- Walk – do not run aboard the bus
- Keep all bus aisles clear
- Please keep seats clean and feet on the floor
- Place all trash in trash cans
- Use earphones for all personal audio devices (radios, phones, etc.)
- Animals are not allowed except in approved animal carriers (service animals excepted)
- No disruptive behavior or foul language
- Do not cross in front of or behind the bus
- Do not attempt to board a bus that has pulled away from the curb
- Children must be supervised at all times
- Remain seated (if seats are available) when the bus is in motion
- Hazardous materials are not allowed on buses
- Always load your bike into the rack closest to the bus
- Passengers must exit the bus at the end of the line
Handy Ride
Please see the Handy Ride page for more details.
Bike n’ Bus
Use your bicycle in combination with Fresno Area Express to make travel even more convenient!
Plus, it’s a great way to get exercise and to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. All FAX Buses are equipped with bike racks. The bike racks are located on the front bumper of the bus and are capable of accommodating 3 bicycles at a time. No additional fare or permit is required. The racks are available to all FAX passengers on a space-available basis. Bicycles are not permitted inside the bus at any time. Please remember that it is your responsibility to safely load and unload your bicycle.
LOADING YOUR BIKE
- Before catching your bus, remove any bike accessories such as tire pumps or water bottles that could become loose while the bus is in motion
- When the bus arrives, tell the driver that you will be loading your bike onto the rack
- Always load from curbside or while directly in front of the bus. Never load on the driver’s side near the flow of traffic
- Use one hand to hold your bike and the other to unfold the rack
- While gripping the rack handle, slightly push in on the rack to unlock and release it from its folded position. Then, lower the rack down (1)
- Lift your bike into the rack placing both tires into the wheel slots (2)
- Always load your bike into the rack closest to the bus
- Pull the support arm up and adjust it securely over the front tire (3)
UNLOADING YOUR BIKE
- As you approach your destination request a stop by pulling the bell cord or press the rubber strip
- Tell the driver that you will be unloading your bike from the rack and exit through the front door of the bus
- Unload your bike from curbside or while directly in front of the bus Never unload your bike from the driver’s side
- Raise the support arm off the tire and lay it down into its locked position
- Lift your bike out of the bike rack
- If there are no other bikes in the rack, lift and push the bicycle rack up to the folded and locked position
- Step back onto the curb with your bike and you’re ready to roll!
FAX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSS OF BICYCLES INCURRED WHILE USING BUS BIKE RACK
Holiday Schedule
Please see the Holiday Schedule page for more details.
FAX Offices
Please see the FAX Offices Hours and Services page for more details.
Pass Outlets
Please see the Pass Outlets page for more details.
FAX/Clovis Destinations
FAX DESTINATIONS
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
| School | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Ahwahnee | 34 |
| Bullard Talent | 9,26 |
| Computech | 38 |
| Cooper | 20 |
| Fort Miller | Q, 28, 32, 39, 41, 45 |
| Gaston | 32 |
| Hamilton K-8 | 26, 39 |
| Kings Canyon | 22, 26 |
| Rio Vista | 3, 20 |
| Scandinavian | 41 |
| Sequoia | 26, 38 |
| Tehipite | 32, 33 |
| Tenaya | 26 |
| Terronez | 41 |
| Tioga | 9, 34 |
| Wawona | 26, 45 |
| Yosemite | 35, 38 |
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
| Government Office | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| County Department of Social Services (DSS) | 28 |
| City Hall | Q, 22, 32 |
| Fresno Area Express (FAX) | 26, 28 |
| Federal Building | 22 |
| State Building | Q, 22, 32 |
| County Library | Q, 22, 32 |
| Marjorie Mason Center | 22 |
TRANSPORTATION
| Transportation | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Amtrak | 22 |
| FYI (Airport/Aeropuerto) | 26, 39 |
| Greyhound Terminal | 22 |
SHOPPING CENTERS & MALLS
| Shopping Center | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Ashlan Park | 38, 45 |
| Bullard West | 22 |
| Eastgate Plaza | 32 |
| Eastgate Shopping Ctr | Q, 41 |
| El Paseo Shopping Center | 3, 20 |
| Fashion Fair | 9, 32, 34 |
| Fig Garden | 9, 26 |
| Fulton Central Business District (CBD) | Q, 22, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38 |
| Kearney Palms Shopping Ctr | 32, 34, 38 |
| Manchester | Q, 28, 41 |
| Northgate | Q |
| Riverpark | Q, 26, 32, 38, 58, 58E |
| Sierra Vista | 9 |
HOSPITALS
| Hospital | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Community Regional Medical Ctr | 32 |
| Kaiser Hospital | 32 |
| Saint Agnes | 3, 34 |
| Valley Children’s Hospital | 58E |
| Sequoia Health Centers | Q, 26, 32, 38 |
| Veterans Medical Center | 20, 32, 39 |
BALLPARKS
| Ballpark | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Chukchansi Park | 28 |
CLOVIS DESTINATIONS
Clovis Transit – Routes 10, 50, 70 * Fresno Area Express – Routes 3, 9, 28, 45
SCHOOLS
| School | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Clovis Unified District Office | 10 |
ELEMENTARY
| School | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Cedarwood | 50 |
| Clovis | 50 |
| Garfield | 10 |
| Gettysburg | 50 |
| Jefferson | 50, 70 |
| Mickey Cox | 50 |
| Miramonte | 50 |
| Sierra Vista | 50 |
| Tarpey | 50 |
| Weldon | 10 |
JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOLS
| School | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Alta Sierra Junior High | 10 |
| Buchanan High School | 10 |
| Clark Junior High | 10, 50 |
| CART | 50 |
| Clovis East High School | 70 |
| Clovis High School | 50 |
| Gateway High School | 10, 50 |
| Reyburn Intermediate | 70 |
ADULT SCHOOLS/COLLEGES
| School | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Clovis Adult Education | 10 |
| Clovis Community College, Herndon Campus | 3, 10 |
| Community College District | 10 |
| Fresno State University | 10 |
THEATERS
| Theaters | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Clovis UA Theaters | 50 |
| Mercedes Edwards Theater | 10, 50 |
| Sierra Vista Theater | 9, 50 |
POINTS OF INTEREST
| Location | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Clovis Industrial Park | 45, 50 |
| Old Town Clovis | 10 |
| Veterans Memorial Building | 10 |
MEDICAL CENTERS
| Location | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Clovis Community Hospital | 50 |
| Clovis Convalescent | 10 |
| Indian Health Center | 10 |
| Peachwood Medical | 10 |
SHOPPING
| Location | Route(s) |
|---|---|
| Costco | 50 |
| CVS Pharmacy, Clovis/Shaw | 9, 50 |
| CVS Pharmacy, Clovis/Herndon | 10 |
| Food 4 Less | 9, 50 |
| Home Depot | 9,10 |
| Save Mart, Bullard/Minnewawa | 10 |
| Save Mart, Fowler/Herndon | 50 |
| Save Mart, Shaw/Armstrong | 50 |
| Sierra Vista Mall | 9, 50 |
| Target, Herndon | 3, 10 |
| Target, Shaw | 9, 50 |
| VONS, Herndon/Fowler | 50 |
| Wal-Mart, Shaw | 9, 50 |
Safe Places
Where Youth Can Get Help Fast
ADDAMS ELEMENTARY
2117 W McKinley, (559) 457-2516
BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY
166 N Sierra Vista, (559) 255-6610
CARVER ELEMENTARY
2463 Martin Luther King Blvd, (559) 457-2620
CIRCLE K STORE
247 E Olive, (559) 268-0361
CITY OF FRESNO
Fresno Area Express, (559) 621-7433
CLOVIS BOYS CLUB
2833 Helm, (559) 292-2036
CLOVIS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SVS
934 4th Street, (559) 324-2091
EAST SIDE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
1621 S Cedar, (559) 266-7605
EOC NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CTR
1805 E California, (559) 264-1048
EOC SANCTUARY & YOUTH SERVICES
2336 Calaveras St, (559) 498-8543
FRESNO BARRIOS UNIDOS
4415 E Tulare St, (559) 453-9662
FUSD PARENT UNIVERSITY
2500 Stanislaus, (559) 457-6000
FUSD DISTRICT OFFICE
2309 Tulare St, (559) 457-3733
HOLY CROSS CENTER FOR WOMEN
421 F Street, (559) 237-3379
LOWELL ELEMENTARY
171 N Poplar, (559) 486-7104
MAYFAIR ELEMENTARY
3305 E Home, (559) 457-3144
NEIGHBORHOOD THRIFT STORE
353 E Olive, (559) 498-0708
SafePlace EOC Sanctuary Youth Shelter
800-820-4968
PINEDALE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
343 W Minarets, (559) 439-6053
THE POVERELLO HOUSE
412 F Street, (559) 498-6988
RONNIE’S MIDWAY MARKET
7091 N Blackstone, (559) 439-2509
UNITED WAY
4949 E Kings Canyon, (559) 244-5710
WAL-MART #1815
4080 W Shaw, (559) 550-7482
WAL-MART #2001
5125 E Kings Canyon, (559) 252-9457
WAL-MART #2958
7065 N Ingram, (559) 431-0107
WEST FRESNO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
930 Tulare St, (559) 237-0959
ZIMMERMAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
540 N Augusta, (559) 226-3117
City of Fresno Parks & Recreation Dept.
DICKEY PARK
50 N Calaveras, (559) 488-1212
EINSTEIN
3566 E Dakota, (559) 224-6775
EL DORADO NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
1343 E Barstow, (559) 222-2135
FINK-WHITE NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
535 S Trinity, (559) 233-7512
FRANK H. BALL NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
760 Mayor, (559) 488-1502
HOLMES NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
212 S 1st Street, (559) 488-1500
LAFAYETTE NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
1516 E Princeton, (559) 222-8574
LIONS PARK
4650 N Marks, (559) 222-8945
MARY ELLA BROWN CTR
1350 E Annadale, (559) 488-1501
MELODY NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
5935 E Shields, (559) 292-7776
MOSQUEDA CENTER
4670 E Butler, (559) 600-6191
PILIBOS SOCCER PARK
4945 E Lane, (559) 626-6600
PINEDALE COMMUNITY CTR
7170 N San Pablo, (559) 225-9300
QUIGLEY NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
808 W Dakota, (559) 224-6753
ROMAINE NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
745 N 1st Street, (559) 237-2478
SUNSET CENTER
1345 W Eden, (559) 478-5700
TED C. WILLS COMMUNITY CTR
770 N San Pablo, (559) 621-7529
FAX Online
WAYS TO KEEP UP WITH FAX ONLINE
In addition to this Schedule Guide, there are several different ways to stay informed about FAX, including:
THE FAX WEBSITE:
This is the most comprehensive way to get all of the latest information pertaining to FAX. This includes news, updates, rider alerts, and planning efforts. www.fresno.gov/transportation/fax/
FAX SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:
Follow us on social media in two places, Facebook and Twitter, using @FresnoFAX.
Facebook: facebook.com/FresnoFAX/
Twitter: Twitter.com/FresnoFAX
Instagram: Instagram.com/fresnoFAX/
THE FAX NEWSLETTER:
Receive the latest FAX news every month via email. You can subscribe at: www.fresno.gov/FAXnewsletter/
FAX RIDER ALERTS:
Stay on top of unexpected route and service changes through FAX Rider Alerts. www.fresno.gov/rider-alerts/
Route Maps/Schedules
Please see the Route Maps/Schedules page for more details.
Clovis Transit Stageline
Clovis Transit operates fixed-route transit service called “Stageline” and paratransit service, called “Round-up”.
Clovis Transit’s Stageline service operates Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No service on Sunday.
Clovis Transit’s Round Up service operates Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No Service is provided on the following observed holidays:
New Year’s Day President’s, Day Easter Memorial Day, Independence Day Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Limited Service will be offered on the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr., Day Veteran’s Day, Day after Thanksgiving
Limited service consists of all routes operating from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. on 30 minute and 60 minute headway schedules.
Please see separate holiday schedule for exact times.
Fares:
Thanks to Measure C funding, passengers ride FREE of charge!
Transfers:
Clovis Transit does not issue transfers due to free fares.
Catching the Bus:
Please remember that buses will only stop at designated stops that have a Clovis Transit Stageline bus stop sign. If you are seated, please stand, if you are physically able, to let the driver know you wish to board, or wave to the driver as the bus approaches. Due to safety reasons, drivers are instructed to only stop at designated stops.
Clovis Transit “Round Up” Service:
Clovis Transit “Round Up” is a curb-to-curb service for persons with disabilities within Clovis and trips to Fresno. As a shared ride service, you might be required to share your ride with others. Service is available to those persons who, because of the nature of their disability, are unable to use the Clovis Transit Stageline fixed route buses. Eligibility is determined after a person completes and submits a Clovis Transit ADA application to the Clovis Transit office. For more information regarding Clovis Transit Round Up or to obtain an application, please call 324-2760 (TTY 324-2896).
Accessibility:
All Clovis Transit buses have entry lifts for easy access by passengers who either use wheelchairs or mobility devices or have difficulty climbing stairs. For additional Clovis Stageline information please contact Clovis Stageline at 559-324-2770 or visit www.clovistransit.com.