Where will your adventures take you this summer?
Don’t know how you’re going to get to camps, jobs or activities this summer? Buy the Summer Youth Pass and leave the driving to us! Riders 18 and under can travel in style all summer long on Intercity Transit with the Summer Youth Pass.
Save Money
The Summer Youth Pass costs just $20 and is valid on Intercity Transit, Mason Transit, Grays Harbor Transit, Clallam Transit, and Jefferson Transit.
Convenience
Buy passes starting Saturday, May 25 at the Olympia Transit Center located at 222 State Ave. in downtown Olympia. The Summer Youth Pass is also sold at other locations convenient to you:
- City of Lacey
- City of Tumwater
- Madison Elementary (Olympia School District)
- Ralph's Thriftway
- Tim's Pharmacy & Gift Shop
- Lacey Timberland Regional Library
- Olympia Timberland Regional Library
- Tumwater Timberland Regional Library
- Yelm Timberland Regional Library
Reduce Pollution
Passes are valid all summer, from Memorial Day, May 27 to Labor Day, Sept. 2, on any of Intercity Transit’s bus routes.
Plan your Trip
Getting there is easy on Intercity Transit! First, use your departure and destination to plan your trip. Next, check out our route maps. To save time, choose routes that don’t require transfers and frequent service routes that depart every 15-30 minutes.
Travel Safely
With parental permission, you can travel on all 19 Intercity Transit bus routes to endless fun destinations in Thurston County.
Check out some destinations worth posting about below! These popular destinations are conveniently located a short distance (under one mile) away from a bus stop. The interactive map shows fun locations throughout Thurston County that you can get to using Intercity Transit and your Summer Youth Pass. The tables below include the route(s) to get there and the approximate walking distance from the closest stop.
Olympia
| Location | Route(s) | Distance from Bus Stop |
| Capital Mall & Century Movie Theater | 45, 47, 48 & 68 | At the mall (JCPenney) |
| Menchies (frozen yogurt) | 45, 47, 48 & 68 | At the mall (JCPenney) |
| Yauger Skate Park | 45 & 48 | 305 ft.; 1 min. walk |
| Percival Landing | 12 & 42 | 413 ft.; 2 min. walk |
| Heritage Park | 12 & 42 | .2 mile; 3 min. walk |
| Exit Puzzles Escape Room | 13 and Dash (101) | 131 ft.; 1 min. walk |
| Grandpa’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream Shop | 41, 45, 47 & 48 | 315 ft.; 1 min. walk |
| Old School Pizzeria (arcade games) | 94 | 430 ft.; 2 min. walk |
| Briggs YMCA | 68 | .1 mile; 2 min. walk |
| Bowling – Westside Lanes | 41 & 48 | 459 ft.; 2 min. walk |
Tumwater
| Location | Route(s) | Distance from Bus Stop |
| Boomshaka | 12 & 13 | .7 mile; 12 min. walk |
| Airport Golf & Batting Center | 12 & 13 | .8 mile; 15 min. walk |
| Tumwater Falls Park | 13 | 446 ft.; 2 min. walk |
| The Valley Athletic Club | 13 | .5 mile; 11 min. walk |
| Bowling – Tumwater Lanes | 13 | .1; 3 min. walk |
| Vic’s Pizzeria | 13 | 144 ft.; 1 min. walk |
Lacey
| Location | Route(s) | Distance from Bus Stop |
| Cirque Climbing | 62A | .4 mile; 7 min. walk |
| Bowling – Aztec Lanes | 60, 62A & 62B | 131 ft.; 1 min. walk |
| Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) | 62B | 492 ft.; 2 min. walk |
| Regal Cinemas | 62A & 62B | .2 mile; 4 min. walk |
| Laser Fun Zone | 66 | 400 ft.; 2 min. walk |
| Limeberry Frozen Yogurt | 64 & 66 | 233 ft.; 1 min. walk |
Yelm
| Location | Route(s) | Distance from Bus Stop |
| Yelm Cinemas at Prairie Park | 94 | .1 mile; 3 min. walk |
| Yelm Bike & Skate Park | 94 | .2 mile; 4 min. walk |
| Bowling – Yelm Prairie Lanes | 94 | 367 ft.; 1 min. walk |
Rider Tools
Below is a list of other tools and information that will be helpful when riding Intercity Transit. If you have any questions, please contact Intercity Transit’s Customer Service at 360-786-1881.
Bus Rider Adventure Video – Level up with Intercity Transit’s Bus Rider Adventure! Watch the short video to learn the basics of riding the bus so you’re ready to get around this summer.
Travel Training – Want to learn how to ride the bus, but don’t know where to begin? Intercity Transit’s Travel Training program can help! This free service teaches customers the ins and outs of riding the bus allowing them to travel independently, safely and confidently.
Bikes on Buses – Is riding a bicycle part of the adventure? We’ve got you covered! All buses (except Dash) have bike racks with two bicycles on the front. Watch How to Put your Bike on the Bus to learn about using bike racks.
Rider Tips – Get some tips for riding the bus including asking the driver questions, information about trip planning with Customer Service and making a transfer.
Safety and Rules – To ensure the comfort and safety of our passengers, we ask all riders to observe rules of conduct at transit centers, bus stops and on buses. Before riding the bus, become familiar with our safety and rules.
OneBusAway – Download the app to track your bus in real-time in iTunes or Google Play Store.
GovDelivery – Subscribe to receive real-time information about the routes you ride via email or text message.
Transit Guide – The full Transit Guide is available on our website, at the Olympia Transit Center and other community locations.
Tell us about your adventures
To be entered:
- Go to Intercity Transit’s Facebook or Twitter and share a photo with a short description of why you ride (125 words or less) Intercity Transit by Aug. 9.
- Tag us using #ITSummerAdventures.
- We’ll share your post.
- You’ll be entered to win prizes!
To win, complete steps 1-4 above and:
- Be 18 or under.
- Buy the 2019 Summer Youth Pass.
Prizes
- 10 one-hour passes to PLAYLive Nation located in Capital Mall.
- Two tickets to Century Theater and movie snacks located in Capital Mall.
- Two monthly pass gift certificates to be redeemed for a future month of rides on Intercity Transit.
Winners will notified via private message on Facebook or direct message on Twitter on Friday, Aug. 16.