Travel by Bus

Metro Bus System
Metro RTA is the public transportation provider for Summit County.  Annually, Metro transports more than six million riders to work, school, medical appointments and some of the best places in town.
Bus Passes can be purchased Downtown Akron at 121 South Main Street.

Metro Programs
METRO is involved in a number of innovative programs, such as:

• Cool Rider (a children’s mascot) presentations have introduced safe bus riding to more than 3,000 students in the Akron area each year.
• The ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) project was instituted in early 2000. This project uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) to track bus positions to make dispatching and scheduling of SCAT trips more efficient. Currently, there are 70 METRO RTA buses that have this technology.
• METRO offers a complete speakers’ bureau that includes facility tours; transit/METRO history presentations; economic development lectures; and customer training, which includes ride training for older adults and persons with disabilities.
• In past years, METRO RTA along with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, has provided a Sunday service that gives passengers a reduced fare to ride the railroad each summer and in the fall.

SCAT
Personalized, pre-arranged transportation service for older adults & persons with Disabilities in Summit County.  There are specific qualifications that need to be met in order for a passenger to qualify for SCAT service.

Greyhound Bus   
1-800-231-2222
330-434-9185

The Greyhound Bus line is conveniently located at 781 Grant Street near downtown Akron.  The Grant Street depot runs 19 buses daily from 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.  Akron is a destination point and also serves as a connecting point to travel across the country.

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Akron Canton Airport
The Akron-Canton Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the country. According to US Department of Transportation statistics, Akron-Canton was the second fastest growing airport in the nation from 2001-2004, increasing capacity (as measured by increased seats) by more than 100 percent.

That growth is largely attributable to the expansion of low fare flights offered by industry juggernaut AirTran Airways at CAK. With nearby parking, shorter lines and less crowds and confusion, it provides a clean, safe and convenient choice when you’re flying into or out of the Akron area.

Cleveland Hopkins Airport
The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is committed to offering safe and efficient air service to the traveling public, and world-class hospitality in our clean and welcoming facilities. Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2005, CLE is the largest commercial airport in Northeast Ohio, serving almost 12 million passengers annually.

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On Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad you will experience the fun and adventure, the romance and nostalgia of riding the train on one of the oldest, longest, and most scenic excursion railways in the country.

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through the heart of beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park, along the Cuyahoga River and the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway between Cleveland and Akron, and on to Canton. Choose from a variety of different excursions and special events available throughout the year. Days, departure times, and fares vary.