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Manatee County Area Transit

16 bus routes in Sarasota. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on MCAT in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
16
Stops
928
Modes
Bus

MCAT at a glance

Serves
Sarasota, Florida
Modes
Bus
Service hours
6:20 AM to 8:37 PM
Time zone
America/New_York
Schedule valid through
Jun 5, 2027
Data last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Official website
mymanatee.org

Busiest MCAT routes

  • 5 Ami Trolley
  • 304 Manatee Ave West
  • 3 Manatee Avenue East
  • 6 Cortez Road
  • 2 East Bradenton - Samoset

About MCAT

Manatee County Area Transit is a public transportation provider that serves the Sarasota area. Manatee County Area Transit operates the following transit modes across the Sarasota area: Bus. In total, MCAT operates 16 routes and serves 928 stops or stations in the Sarasota area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

Manatee County Area Transit routes

Manatee County Area Transit Bus · 16 routes

Manatee County Area Transit: frequently asked questions

How many routes does Manatee County Area Transit operate?

Manatee County Area Transit operates 16 bus routes and serves 928 stops or stations in Sarasota.

What are the Manatee County Area Transit service hours?

Most Manatee County Area Transit service runs from about 6:20 AM to 8:37 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest Manatee County Area Transit routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest Manatee County Area Transit routes are 5 Ami Trolley, 304 Manatee Ave West, 3 Manatee Avenue East, 6 Cortez Road, 2 East Bradenton - Samoset.

How do I contact Manatee County Area Transit?

Website: https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/mcat. Phone: 941-749-7116. Email: [email protected].

How do I see Manatee County Area Transit schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Sarasota, then pick Manatee County Area Transit to browse routes and timetables.

Manatee County Area Transit service updates

Check the CityTransit app for Manatee County Area Transit schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

Manatee County Area Transit fares

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

Manatee County Area Transit schedules

Looking for a specific Manatee County Area Transit bus schedule? All Manatee County Area Transit lines and schedules in Sarasota are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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