Getting around Stockton just became easier—and more predictable.
Beginning Sunday, January 25, the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will roll out a major update to its local bus service, bringing seven-day-a-week schedules to key routes throughout the Stockton area. The changes are designed to simplify travel and give riders the same reliable access to transit on weekends that they already enjoy during the week.
For riders, that means fewer surprises and more confidence when planning trips for work, school, medical appointments, shopping, and everyday errands.
“Seven days a week local service creates a consistent transit network riders can rely on,” said RTD CEO Alex Clifford. “Providing local service seven days a week ensures riders have consistent access throughout the week and brings Stockton in line with regional and statewide transit operations.”
What Riders Can Expect
RTD’s service update includes several rider-friendly improvements:
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Seven-Day Local Routes: All 500-series local routes will now operate every day of the week, with buses running about every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends.
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New Route 571: Routes 371 and 335 have been combined into a new Route 571, expanding service along the March Lane Corridor and the Bianchi Road area with additional trips.
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Clearer Route Numbers: The former Route 40 Local has been renumbered to Route 540, helping reduce confusion for riders.
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Weekend Express Service Returns: Express Route 40 is back on weekends, with a new timepoint added at the Fremont and Commerce bus stop, conveniently located across from the Adventist Health Arena.
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Improved Connections: Minor schedule adjustments have been made to Metro and County Hopper routes to enhance reliability and connections.
Plan Before You Ride
RTD encourages riders to review updated schedules and route information before traveling. Updated maps and timetables are available online at sjRTD.com/service-changes.
With these updates, RTD is taking a significant step toward a more consistent, accessible transit system—one that better supports the daily lives of Stockton residents, seven days a week.