NextBus and Google Maps are great tools for anyone planning on riding the bus, even for people new to transit. Left without a car and need to get to work? A quick visit to either one of these resources will tell you when the next Beeline or Metro bus is scheduled to arrive, how long it’ll take you to arrive at your desired location, and where you can catch the bus.

NextBus

NextBus is a tool that provides Beeline riders with real-time information that makes riding the bus easier. No matter where you are--at home, in the office or out about town--riders can find out exactly when the next few Beeline buses will arrive at any particular bus stop. Passengers can access NextBus bus arrival predictions via the Internet or by text messaging.

If you don’t know exactly where the closest bus stop might be or are unfamiliar with a route or the Beeline system, you can use the NextBus Live Map to get yourself oriented. You can then select the closest stop and determine the location of your chosen bus, and when it’s expected to arrive.

There are many ways in which you can connect with NextBus:

• Use your internet-enabled smart phone or tablet.
  Use any internet-enabled phone to access a mobile friendly version of the NextBus webpage.
  
  NextBus is also available as an app for next bus arrival information. Download the free NextBus app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

• Use your desktop computer or laptop.
  Get live route maps and real time bus stop arrival predictions online at www.NextBus.com.

• Use your cell phone to receive bus information via text message.

  Example:
  Send a Text Message to: 41411
  Message: nbus glendale brand&broadway

  Your message should always start with the words nbus glendale followed by:

1. the name of the street where the bus stop is located (in this example it is brand)
2. the & symbol
3. the name of the nearest cross street (in this example it is broadway)

For step by step details on how to use NextBus or how to set up other special user features like message alerts please visit www.NextBus.com.

Google Maps

Beeline riders can now use Google Maps to find bus routes, stops, and plan trips. Although similar to NextBus, currently Google Maps estimates the bus travel time and arrivals.

By visiting Google Maps users can access the convenient interface Google offers to make transit use a breeze. Here's how to use it:

• Enter the correct information in the "From" and "To" fields on the top left corner.
• Click on the "Get Directions" button.
• Select the bus icon button on the top left to get public transit directions