OCEAN CITY PARK-N-RIDE

PARK & RIDE “Beach Bus” – South Division Street Transit Station to/from West OC Park-N-Ride Transit Station. Fare: Free, except on designated Special Events: Springfest, BIkefest, OC Air Show, July 4th Weekend, Oceans Calling, Sunfest.

Below fares apply during special event dates mentioned above, all other days are free.

Standard Fare: $4 (effective May 1) Ride-All-Day. Exact cash fare required, or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall. 

Half Fare: ($2.00 Ride-All-Day): Senior Citizens age 65 and over, Disabled Persons, Medicare card holders and Ocean City Non-Resident Senior Bus Pass holders. Proof of eligibility may be required. Exact cash fare required, or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall.

Free: Children 42 inches in height and under, ADA Certified Disabled card holders and Ocean City Resident Senior Bus Pass holders. Proof of eligibility may be required.

SCHEDULE

DATES

SPRINGFEST

May 2-5, 2024

SUMMER

May 24 - September 2, 2024

BIKEFEST

September 11-15, 2024

OCEANS CALLING

September 27-29, 2024

SUNFEST

October 24-27, 2024

  • $4 Ride-All-Day fare applies Springfest (May 2-5), July 4, OC Air Show
    (Aug. 24-25), Sunfest (Oct. 24-27) and Oceans Calling (Sept. 27-29).

  • Frequency is approx. every 20 minutes, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

  • Service ends at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday’s of Springfest, OC Cruisin’, Labor Day Weekend, Bikefest and Sunfest.

  • When service is not in operation, transportation to/from the Park N Ride and South Division Street Transit Station is provided by Shore Transit. Please refer to Shore Transit service schedule for arrival/departure times and applicable fare.

Please observe posted rules and regulations at the Park & Ride. Restrictions apply

  • It shall be unlawful to park any commercial vehicle unless performing services for or on behalf of the Mayor and City Council
     
  • It shall be unlawful to utilize any vehicle for sleeping quarters
     
  • No Overnight Parking Allowed – “OV-Oversized Vehicles”- longer than 20 feet and trailers will be towed if parked between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM  
     
  • Park in Designated Area Only
     
  • Information on Towed Vehicles Contact 410-723-6608

The Town of Ocean City is pleased to offer ample free parking and a shuttle to/from the South Division Street Transit Center at our West Ocean City Park and Ride facility. We are so proud to be able to boast about the gorgeous sunsets and scenic views of the bay while you park your car, walk, ride your bike, or just watch the birds. The outstanding view of the wetlands and the Ocean City skyline from the octagon gazebos will take your breath away! Be sure to read our interpretive signs, inspect the railroad bridge and brick walkways, as they add a unique historical value to this true gem. You just cannot believe it, until you see it for yourself!

The West Ocean City Shuttle between the South Division Street Transit Center and West Ocean City Park & Ride is a seasonal operation that begins in May and runs intermittently into October.

Park free and ride on our Shuttle between the West Ocean City Park & Ride and South Division Street Transit Center. The Park and Ride Shuttle offers service every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on demand at other times throughout the summer season.

All Ocean City buses are handicap accessible. If a vehicle lift/ramp and securement area can accommodate a mobility device Ocean City Transportation will transport the device (and user).

Please note and obey all posted signs and regulations at the Park & Ride facility as Oversized Vehicle parking and other user restrictions may apply. For specific operating dates and times, please reference the Transportation Service Schedule posted at the top of this page.

Title VI Notice

Ocean City Transportation (OCT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, you may file a complaint up to 180 days from the date of the alleged incident.

To file a complaint or for additional information on OCT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures, contact: Transit Manager, 224 65th Street, Ocean City, Md. 21842

 

Reasonable modifications of Ocean City Transportation policies, practices, and procedures may be permitted to avoid unnecessary exclusion of individuals with disabilities from transit related service or programs.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide transportation which is safe, convenient, affordable, reliable, and friendly to the residents, visitors, and those who work or do business in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

Filing a Concern or Complaint

To file a concern or a complaint, please choose one of the following actions. If the situation warrants, a representative from Ocean City Transportation may contact you to discuss the matter further.

1) Call Ocean City Transportation at 410-723-1606 to lodge a verbal concern or complaint.

2) Appear at Ocean City Transportation Operations Office, located at 64th Street Public Works Complex Building 214, to receive/submit a concern/complaint form.