Monday, April 1, Ozark Regional Transit Authority (ORT) implemented the area’s first intercity/regional bus route. The Bentonville/Rogers Exchange, (BRX) provides $0 fare travel between these two vibrant cities in Northwest Arkansas. Ozark Regional Transit, is committed to providing accessible transportation options that bring communities closer together.
ORT is servicing 84 total bus stops (42 Eastbound and 42 Westbound) with the westernmost stop at the Bentonville Community Center and the easternmost stop at the Butterfly Park located at South 1st Street and West Cherry Street near the Frisco Caboose in Historic Downtown Rogers. The route consists of 6 total buses during the busiest hours of the day, 30-minute headway frequency or interval between consecutive departures of buses on a particular route. In this context, it means that a bus departs from a designated stop every 30 minutes. and it will require no transfers and be zero-fare to all passengers through 2024.
Discover the Bentonville-Rogers Exchange Route: The Bentonville-Rogers Exchange Route is designed to offer easy access to key destinations and attractions in both cities. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or exploring the area's cultural and recreational offerings, this route provides a reliable and affordable way to get around. Did we mention the fare is $0 through 2024?
Experience the Convenience: We invite you to take advantage of $0 fare travel on the Bentonville-Rogers Exchange Route and experience the convenience and affordability of Ozark Regional Transit. Whether you're a daily commuter, a weekend explorer, or a visitor to the area, we're confident that you'll appreciate the accessibility and accessibility of this new route. So grab your fare card, plan your trip, and embark on a journey of discovery with Ozark Regional Transit!
What You Can Expect: With six buses running on 30-minute headways and a $0 fare for all riders, you can expect frequent and accessible service throughout the day. The route starts at the picturesque Butterfly Garden in Rogers, where you can enjoy a peaceful and scenic beginning to your journey. From there, the route takes you through various neighborhoods and commercial areas before reaching its final stop at the Bentonville Community Center.
How Does It Benefit the Community? The Bentonville-Rogers Exchange Route is more than just a transportation option – it's a gateway to opportunity and connection for residents of both cities. By offering $0 fare travel between Bentonville and Rogers, this route ensures that transportation barriers are minimized, allowing individuals to access employment, education, healthcare, and recreation without financial burden.
Bentonville:
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Bentonville Community Center
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Walmart Home Office
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8th Street Market
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Bentonville High School
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Northwest Medical Center
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Sam’s Club Home Office
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David Glass Technology Center
Rogers:
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Arkansas Music Pavilion
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Rogers Convention Center
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Mercy Medical Center
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Pinnacle Hills Promenade
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Scottsdale Center
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Frisco Station Mall
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Railyard Park
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Center for Nonprofits
Connections:
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ORT On Demand service is still available and runs Monday - Saturday with a fare of $1.25 per rider per trip.
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Route 490 - Hunt Tower & NWACC
Hop on: Explore the diverse array of attractions and amenities within a 0.25-mile radius of key stops along the Bentonville-Rogers Exchange Route. Whether you're seeking entertainment, shopping, healthcare, or educational resources, our route connects you to the heart of Bentonville and Rogers with ease. Hop on board and discover all that these vibrant communities have to offer!
30-minute headways: A bus departs from a designated stop every 30 minutes. For example, if a route has 30-minute headways, a bus will depart from a stop at 9:00 AM, then the next bus will depart from the same stop at 9:30 AM, followed by another bus at 10:00 AM, and so on.
See the interactive route map and click each stop.
Real Time Bus Tracking is available on Ozark Regional Transit's Passio GO!
About Ozark Regional Transit
Ozark Regional Transit Authority (ORT) has two Fixed and two On-Demand Transit (ODT) Routes in Fayetteville, two Fixed and one ODT in Springdale, One fixed and one ODT in Rogers and as well as in Bentonville. Additionally, ORT offers an express bus service between Fayetteville and Bentonville, which is very popular with NWACC students.
Curb-to-curb services are offered in all four cities with Fixed-Route or ODT Service and — to a more limited extent — in rural areas and smaller cities in Benton county, Monday through Friday.
Some additional services are available on Saturday in Fayetteville, Bentonville and Rogers.
All ORT vehicles are wheelchair accessible, and all Fixed Route and ODT buses are bicycle friendly. Information on curb-to-curb Service, Fixed-Route transit and ODT can be obtained by calling ORT at (479) 756-5901 or visit ORT’s website: www.ozark.org.
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