Department of Transportation

The mission of the Department of Transportation is to provide safe, timely, efficient transportation that contributes to a positive learning environment through staff committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Parent Resources

About Riding the School Bus
Who rides, rules, routes, and more.

Emergency Closing Information
How to find out if school is open, closed, or delayed

Bus Routes & School Bell Times by Depot
Online bus routes are available for the 2012-2013 year

Questions About Your Bus Route
Contact Your Transportation Cluster Manager

Transportation News

 
Important Summer Dates for Transportation Employees 
Bus Operators & Bus Attendants who are interested in working this summer should note the following dates: 
  • Summer Run Bids: June 24 - June 27 @ Montgomery Village MS 
  • Summer School Meeting & Dry Run/Orientation: June 28 @ Watkins Mill HS 
A list of important 2013-2014 school year dates can be found here.

Bus Schedules for End of Year School Orientations 
Students and parents should check their school's bus schedule to locate their route number and stop location for middle and high school orientations. Students should arrive to the stop at least five (5) minutes prior to the listed time. Questions about your child's route should be directed to the appropriate Transportation Cluster Manager. 

Contact Us

Central Administration

16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Phone: (301) 840-8130

Contact information for other units 

Questions About Your Bus Route

Who is responsible for your child's bus route and how to contact them 

Web Maintenance

Can't find what you're looking for? Please email the DOT Webmaster for help, questions or comments.
 

Policies

For information on Montgomery County Public Schools student transportation information, click on the following links:

EEA Student Transportation (PDF 38K)
To delineate MCPS transportation services and safety guidelines for transporting public and nonpublic school students.

EEA-EA Student Transportation (PDF 12K)
Denominational and parochial school students entitled to transportation.

EEA-RA Transportation of Students (PDF 40K)
To establish procedures for transporting students attending public or nonpublic schools, etc.

Staff Resources

Employees can check permanent statuses, bus assignments and other information below.