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Macatawa Area Express

8 bus routes in Grand Rapids. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on MAX in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
8
Stops
282
Modes
Bus

MAX at a glance

Serves
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Modes
Bus
Service hours
5:00 AM to 6:50 PM
Time zone
America/Detroit
Schedule valid through
Jan 1, 2027
Data last updated
Oct 7, 2026
Official website
catchamax.org

Busiest MAX routes

  • 1 North Mall Area
  • 2 Butternut / 136Th
  • 3 Southshore Area
  • 4 Waverly / 120Th
  • 5 Washington / S. River

About MAX

Macatawa Area Express is a public transportation provider that serves the Grand Rapids area. Macatawa Area Express operates the following transit modes across the Grand Rapids area: Bus. In total, MAX operates 8 routes and serves 282 stops or stations in the Grand Rapids area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

Macatawa Area Express routes

Macatawa Area Express Bus · 8 routes

Macatawa Area Express: frequently asked questions

How many routes does Macatawa Area Express operate?

Macatawa Area Express operates 8 bus routes and serves 282 stops or stations in Grand Rapids.

What are the Macatawa Area Express service hours?

Most Macatawa Area Express service runs from about 5:00 AM to 6:50 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest Macatawa Area Express routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest Macatawa Area Express routes are 1 North Mall Area, 2 Butternut / 136Th, 3 Southshore Area, 4 Waverly / 120Th, 5 Washington / S. River.

How do I contact Macatawa Area Express?

Website: https://catchamax.org/.

How do I see Macatawa Area Express schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Grand Rapids, then pick Macatawa Area Express to browse routes and timetables.

Macatawa Area Express service updates

Check the CityTransit app for Macatawa Area Express schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

Macatawa Area Express fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Macatawa Area Express's official site for ride fares and tickets.

Macatawa Area Express schedules

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