Knowledge Base

Trip Planning (Hours, Routes, and Schedules)

• Buses run Monday through Saturday between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., and Sundays between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Some routes do not have Sunday service.
• All tickets must be paid with or cash or a pass.
• Route Schedules are available on the web at: Breeze Transit & Breeze Rider.
  
• Transferring to another bus route or an OnDemand zone may be required to complete your trip.
• Helpful resources: 
  •Breeze Bus Routes
  The Bus Route layer contains year-round and seasonal bus and transit routes throughout Sarasota County.
  •Mobility OnDemand
  The Mobility on Demand or MOD layer shows areas where Sarasota County Area Transit transports residents by demand.
  •The Sarasota Bay Runner
  The Bay Runner is a free trolley service that connects the best of Sarasota keys and Downtown (Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, Lido Beach, and Longboat Key).
  •Contact Breeze Transit

Pay on the bus

• Standard Fare: Bus fare is $1.50 on the bus. Ticket outlets sell 30-day passes for $50.
• Passengers who board Route 99 will not need to pay fare
• Payment is accepted by cash or pass. Change is not provided. Overpayments will be credited with a voucher.
• Insert cash, Breeze voucher / change card, or bus pass into the fare box.
  • The fare box will not accept pennies or bills larger than $20.
    

Pay at a Ticket Outlet

Ticket outlets accept cash only. 30-day passes, Gold Cards, and semester passes are available at both ticket outlets (Downtown and Venice Station). Please see the Gold Card application here: Breeze Gold Card

Downtown Sarasota Station

Address: 150 N. Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 316-8177

Hours

Monday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm; lunch 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Venice Train Depot

Address: 303 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Phone: (941) 412-0151

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm; lunch 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Friday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; lunch 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Bulk/Advance Purchase

The bulk purchase of single-ride tickets is available by contacting Angela Bright: 941-861-1033 | abright@scgov.net. 

Discount and Free Rider Programs

Passengers with a Gold Card or Medicare card pay $0.75. Gold Card applications are available for:

• Seniors aged 65+.
• Medicare cardholders.
• Individuals with a qualifying disability.

Free Rider Programs (with Valid ID, if appropriate)

• Children aged 5 and under (up to 2 per guardian, each additional child rides for $0.75)
• Age 80 and over
• School partners: staff and students at
  • New College
  • Ringling College
  • Suncoast Technical College
  • University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
• Local Government employees – does not include the Sarasota County School District
  • Sarasota County Government (Board of County Commissioners)
  • City of Sarasota
  • City of Venice
  • City of North Port
  • Town of Longboat Key
  • Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
  • Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
  • Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
  • Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections
  • Sarasota County Tax Collector
  • Sarasota County Property Appraiser
  • Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
• All riders on the Siesta Key Breeze Trolley

Vehicle/Service Features

Every bus is equipped with:

• Free wireless internet
• A security camera
• The ability to “kneel” at the curb decreases the step height from the bus stop onto the bus
• An exterior bicycle rack that can accommodate 2 standard bicycles.
  • The support arm adjusts to fit both child- and adult-sized bicycles.
  • The driver can provide instructions for loading the bicycle but will not provide physical assistance.
• Safe Place: Providing access to immediate help and support for individuals who are in a crisis situation.

ADA Accessibility – Wheelchairs and other Mobility Devices

• Every bus has a loading ramp.
• Every bus can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices must be secured to the bus.

Passenger Rules

Personal Belongings:

• Personal belongings must fit in your lap or underneath the seat. Personal belongings must not interfere with securing a seat or rider, or the movement or comfort of other passengers.
• No flammable or explosive materials.
• Bicycles must be secured to the exterior bicycle rack.
• Food and beverages must be in closed containers.
• Any service animal, as defined by DOT regulation 49 C.F.R. Section 37.167(d), must be under control of the owner.
• Pets must be kept in small carriers.

Attire:

• Shirts, bottom attire, and shoes are required (no bare feet).
• Do not display lewd or indecent attire.
• Body and/or clothing should not emit an offensive odor.

Behavior:

• No distracting the driver.
• No eating; no consuming alcoholic beverages.
• No laying down or putting feet on seats.
• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Do not distribute leaflets or post unauthorized notices.
• Do not display lewd or indecent behavior.
• No loud talking, abusive, profane, or obscene language.
• Do not physically or verbally harass other passengers or Breeze employees.
• Do not use radios, media players, computers, etc. without headphones on low volume.
• No smoking or vaping of any tobacco produce or use of any non-tobacco electronic device.
• No soliciting, proselytizing, or attempting to buy or sell anything on Breeze buses or facilities.
• No littering.

Contact for Compliments, Concerns, Complaints, or Lost Items

Please dial 311 or (941) 861-5000

For concerns/complaints, please provide:

• Ride date, time, and location of incident
• Route
• Direction
• Bus number
• Driver name/description
• Concern/complaint
• Other details, if desired

For lost items, please provide:

• Ride date, time, route, and direction
• Bus number
• Description of lost item
• Contact information

Standard Breeze routes are closed on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day