Pacific Transit will launch extensive route changes on Monday, April 20, 2026. These improvements include a new transit center, expanded hours, and three new routes. The newly upgraded fixed-route system is designed to increase reliability, improve ease of navigation, and cater to the specific needs of locals and visitors with optimized routes for each. Key highlights of these new routes include increased service in high-traffic areas through the summer, improved north-to-south county mobility, and smoother regional connections. Our fixed-route services will remain fare-free for all riders.
NEW Long Beach Transit Center
This season’s biggest change is the development of the NEW Long Beach Transit Center, which will support the significant improvements in Pacific’s fixed-route system. Located at 5th St. and Oregon Ave, the new Transit Center will serve as a starting and ending point for the Brown (Ocean Park/Oysterville), Red (Ilwaco/Ocean Park, Tan (Long Beach) and Blue (Astoria), routes, as well as a connection point for our Purple (South Bend/Long Beach) Route. Having a permanent, public transit center allows Pacific Transit to improve connections between routes, increase service frequency, and create easier transfers for passengers traveling across the peninsula and between communities.
The site has been approved by the City of Long Beach and is expected to accommodate 3 to 4 cutaway vehicles, include an ADA-accessible pad and shelter, and serve as a hub for connections to routes serving Astoria and Raymond/South Bend. Construction is underway and expected to be completed around the time Pacific’s spring route changes take effect.
Changes by Route
Blue Route
Blue Route will begin and end at the new Long Beach Transit Center. Service to the Port of Ilwaco will be discontinued on the Blue line but will be picked up by another route. Blue will offer hourly service between Long Beach and Astoria, as well as continued service to Chinook.
This change helps create a more reliable regional connection for riders traveling between Washington and Oregon.
Brown Route
Minor changes to the Brown Route include removal of the Port of Ilwaco stop (to be picked up by other routes), shorter run times, increased frequency, and more consistent connections at the transit center.
NEW Red Route
The new Red Route fills the service gap left by other routes while creating high-frequency coverage across the peninsula. This line will connect the Port of Ilwaco to the Long Beach Transit Center and continue north to Jack’s Country Store in Ocean Park.
NEW “Tan Line”
Pacific Transit’s new Tan Line connects riders to multiple beach access points and nearby areas along the Longest Beach in the World with fixed routes at 15-minute frequencies. This route provides convenient access to local amenities and businesses for both locals and visitors alike, improving mobility along the beach corridor and allowing riders to enjoy the coast without needing a car.
Purple Route
The Purple Route will continue to serve as a main connection between South Bend, Raymond, and Long Beach, with direct connections to the Brown, Blue, Red, and Tan Lines at the Long Beach Transit Center. Because travel time between South Bend and Long Beach is one hour, this route will operate every two hours. However, streamlined connections will significantly improve north-to-south county mobility.
Note: To improve reliability and travel time for through riders, Naselle and Bay Center will transition from regular stops to call-ahead request stops. Riders who need service to these locations can request the stop in advance, and the bus will deviate to serve them when scheduled. This approach allows the route to remain efficient while still providing access to these communities.
Green Route
This primary regional connection between Raymond and Aberdeen will remain largely unchanged.
Yellow Route
Same path, improved reliability! Pacific’s Yellow Line will retain the same route but run time will be reduced to 50 minutes with more efficient scheduling. This opportunity for optimization was identified through the analysis of ridership and timing data from previous route changes and operations.
NEW Orange Route
A reimagined version of the beloved former “Shopper Shuttle,” our new Orange Line will make everyday errands and local trips faster and easier for residents. This fixed route will offer quick trips between Raymond and South Bend, stopping at major amenities and shopping locations. Designed specifically for locals, the Orange Route prioritizes local mobility rather than regional connections.
Expanded Hours
We are introducing extended hours of service through the spring and summer seasons. Weekday service is expected to run from 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM, and weekend service is expected to run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These hours may be adjusted in the fall based on seasonal traffic patterns and ridership data.
Continued Updates
Pacific Transit will share rider-facing information through a combination of website updates, social media, print materials, and media releases. Additional route details will be shared as they are finalized according to internal protocols.
For the most current information, riders should check Pacific Transit’s Rider Alerts at the top of our website, as well as the Route Schedule page, which will be updated the evening before launch. Updates will also be shared to Facebook, and print materials will be distributed pending the finalization of route schedules.
Contact for Questions or Feedback
Our offices can be contacted 7 days a week by the following methods:
Phone
Raymond-South Bend area (360) 875-9418
Peninsula area (360) 642-9418
Telecomm. Relay Service 1-800-833-6384
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM