SCAT Bus Schedule Finder: All Routes, Map, Stops, Fare Help & Live Times
The SCAT bus schedule search usually means Sarasota County Area Transit, now branded as Breeze Transit. Use this guide to find Breeze routes, schedules, route maps, stops, live Breeze Rider arrivals, fare rules, trolleys, OnDemand zones, accessibility help, holidays and the common “wrong SCAT” problem with Space Coast Area Transit.
SCAT Daily Check Board — Use This Before Walking to the Stop
Sarasota route toolDo not start with a saved screenshot. SCAT/Breeze schedules can differ by route, direction, weekday, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, trolley service, OnDemand zone and live traffic. Start with the official route hub, then use Breeze Rider for stop-level live arrivals.
Confirm which SCAT
For Sarasota County, use Breeze Transit. For Brevard County, use 321Transit / Space Coast Area Transit.
Choose a route number
Use the official Breeze route list for Routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 17, 19, 25, 77, 78 and 99.
Pick the service day
Some routes run Sunday service; some do not. Route 33 is seasonal, so do not assume it runs year-round.
Open live arrivals
Use Breeze Rider to map your trip, choose the stop and check estimated real-time arrivals.
Check fare
Standard Breeze bus fare is listed as $1.50; Route 99, 77 Siesta Islander and 78 Bay Runner have special free-fare rules.
Arrive early
Breeze tells riders to arrive at the stop at least 5 minutes before the listed timepoint.
Quick Answer: Where to Find the SCAT Bus Schedule Today
The fastest answer is: use Sarasota County Breeze Transit if you searched SCAT for Sarasota. Open the Breeze Routes page for route PDFs and service days, then open Breeze Rider for real-time arrival estimates, maps and trip planning. If you searched SCAT for Brevard County, use 321Transit / Space Coast Area Transit instead.
Sarasota SCAT / Breeze
Use for Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Lido, Longboat Key and Sarasota County bus/trolley travel.
Live bus times
Use Breeze Rider to see trip planning, map view, stops, real-time arrival estimates and service notices.
Free trolleys
Use the touring-route page for 77 Siesta Islander and 78 Bay Runner trolley details and live tracking.
Space Coast SCAT
Use 321Transit when you mean Brevard County, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, Titusville or Cape Canaveral.
Rider rule: the schedule is the plan; Breeze Rider is the current stop-level check. Use both before a time-sensitive trip.
Official SCAT / Breeze Tools for Routes, Maps, Stops, Fares and Live Times
These are the official and high-confidence tools to use before a real trip. This page explains the workflow, but the transit agency controls current schedules, stop changes, live predictions, fares and service notices.
SCAT / Breeze All Routes: Route Numbers, Service Days and What to Check
Sarasota County’s current Breeze route hub lists route schedules effective April 25, 2026. Route start and end times vary, so use this table as a route-finder, then open the official route schedule and live tracker for the exact stop time.
| Route | Official service-day listing | Best rider check | Important warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Open route PDF + Breeze Rider | Confirm direction and stop before travel. |
| 2 | Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Open route PDF + Breeze Rider | Useful for SRQ/UTC/Downtown-type searches, but verify exact stops. |
| 3 | Monday-Friday, Saturday; no Sunday service | Use weekday/Saturday table only | Do not plan this route on Sunday unless official page changes. |
| 6 | Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Open route PDF + Breeze Rider | Check service day and timepoint. |
| 7 | Monday-Saturday, Sunday | Use current route PDF | Weekend pattern may differ from weekday travel. |
| 8 | Monday-Saturday, Sunday | Use current route PDF | Check live arrival before walking. |
| 9 | Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Open route PDF + Breeze Rider | Do not rely on a saved screenshot. |
| 12 | Monday-Saturday, Sunday | Use current route PDF | Direction matters at transfer points. |
| 14 | Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Open route PDF + Breeze Rider | Check holiday service before travel. |
| 17 | Monday-Saturday, Sunday | Use current route PDF | Verify exact stop and timepoint. |
| 19 | Monday-Saturday, Sunday | Use current route PDF | Confirm the service day before a transfer. |
| 25 | Monday-Saturday; no Sunday service | Use weekday/Saturday table only | Sunday searches can send riders to the wrong plan. |
| 33 | Seasonal service resumes in December 2026 | Check official seasonal notice | Do not assume year-round service. |
| 77 | Siesta Islander touring route | Use touring-route page + Breeze Rider | Free trolley route with special holiday hours. |
| 78 | Bay Runner touring route | Use touring-route page + Breeze Rider | Free trolley route between downtown and beach-area destinations. |
| 99 | Monday-Saturday; no Sunday service | Use current route PDF | Listed as fare-free through FDOT grant funding. |
⚠️ Route 33 warning
Route 33 is seasonal. A third-party app, old printed sheet or saved PDF may not reflect the current seasonal status. Use the official Breeze route page before planning.
SCAT / Breeze Service Hours: Weekday, Weekend and Holiday Rules
Standard Breeze routes generally operate from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, but start and stop times vary by route. The official route page controls the final answer for your route and date.
Monday-Saturday
Standard route span is listed as 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., but individual route trips vary.
Sunday
Sunday service is listed as 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for standard routes that operate Sunday service.
No standard service holidays
Standard routes are closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Timepoint rule
If a PDF lists a timepoint, your exact curbside stop may not match that time. Use Breeze Rider for the stop-level estimate.
SCAT Live Tracker: How to Use Breeze Rider Without Guessing
Breeze Rider is the main live-arrival tool for Sarasota County riders. Use it when you need the next bus, nearby stops, trip planning, route maps or current arrival estimates. It is especially important when traffic, beach crowds, construction, weather or special events affect normal travel.
Open Breeze Rider
Use the website or app, then enter a stop, address, landmark or route.
Choose the exact stop
Do not select a nearby opposite-direction stop by mistake.
Check estimated arrival
Look for the current arrival estimate, map position and any disruption message.
Refresh before leaving
Live predictions can shift. Refresh before walking to a hot, rainy or exposed stop.
Need the next Breeze bus now? Open the live Breeze Rider website.
📍 Open Live Breeze RiderSCAT Bus Map and Stops: Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key and More
Use the map to understand the service area, but do not use a map alone as final proof. Stops can be route-specific, direction-specific and time-specific. The official schedule and live tracker should control your final boarding decision.
Downtown Sarasota
Use Breeze routes, Breeze OnDemand and the 78 Bay Runner when traveling around downtown, St. Armands, Lido and transfer areas.
Siesta Key
Use Route 77 Siesta Islander for free trolley service between downtown, Siesta Village, Siesta Beach, South Village and Turtle Beach.
North Port / Venice
Use route schedules and OnDemand zone tools carefully because fixed-route and curb-to-curb service solve different trips.
Map-to-schedule rule
A map tells you where service exists. Breeze Rider and official route schedules tell you when your stop is actually served.
SCAT / Breeze Fare Help: Cash, Token Transit, Discounts and Free Routes
Breeze lists the standard bus fare as $1.50. Ticket outlets sell 30-day passes for $50, and Breeze has fare capping through Token Transit when eligible spending reaches the 30-day pass cap. Reduced fare is listed at $0.75 for eligible riders such as seniors 65+, Medicare cardholders and qualifying riders with disabilities.
| Fare item | Listed rule | Rider mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Standard bus fare | $1.50 on the bus; cash or Token Transit options are listed. | Assuming a credit card can be tapped directly at the farebox. |
| 30-day pass | Ticket outlets list a 30-day pass at $50. | Not activating or using the pass according to Breeze instructions. |
| Reduced fare | $0.75 for eligible seniors, Medicare cardholders and qualifying disability riders. | Forgetting ID, Medicare card or eligibility setup. |
| Free / waived fare | 77, 78 and Route 99 have special no-fare situations; additional waived-fare groups apply. | Assuming every Breeze route is free because one trolley is free. |
| Transfers | Breeze states payment is required each time a passenger boards a Breeze vehicle. | Planning a free transfer without checking fare rules first. |
⚠️ Payment warning
If your phone cannot activate a mobile ticket due to weak data service, be ready with another accepted payment option. Do not wait until the bus is at the stop to discover your pass will not load.
SCAT Special Services: 77, 78, OnDemand and Breeze Plus
Not every Sarasota County trip is a normal fixed-route bus trip. Some high-intent SCAT searches are actually for the free trolleys, OnDemand rideshare zones or eligibility-based paratransit services.
77 Siesta Islander
Free open-air trolley route serving downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Village, Siesta Beach, South Village and Turtle Beach.
78 Bay Runner
Free trolley connecting downtown Sarasota with St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach and Ted Sperling Park.
Breeze OnDemand
Curb-to-curb rideshare in Downtown Sarasota/Lido/Longboat, Venice/Englewood and North Port zones.
Breeze Plus
Eligibility-based programs for riders who cannot use the regular fixed-route network in certain situations.
Which SCAT Bus Schedule Is Mine? Sarasota vs Space Coast
The acronym SCAT is risky. Sarasota riders usually need Breeze Transit. Brevard County riders usually need Space Coast Area Transit, branded online as 321Transit. These systems have different routes, maps, fares, apps, stops and service areas.
| Search phrase | Likely correct agency | Service area | Official tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCAT bus schedule Sarasota | Breeze Transit / Sarasota County | Sarasota County, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Lido, Longboat | Breeze Routes + Breeze Rider |
| SCAT bus schedule Brevard | Space Coast Area Transit / 321Transit | Titusville, Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cape Canaveral | 321Transit schedules + tracker |
| SCAT Plus | Breeze Plus / paratransit context | Eligibility-based Sarasota County service | Breeze Transit service pages |
| SCAT bus tracker | Depends on county | Sarasota uses Breeze Rider; Brevard uses 321Transit tracker | Match city first |
Need Space Coast Area Transit instead of Sarasota Breeze?
🚀 Open 321Transit SchedulesSCAT Accessibility, Bikes and Rider Comfort
Breeze states that each bus provides wireless internet, each bus has an exterior two-bicycle rack, and buses are equipped with a boarding ramp and two designated wheelchair spaces. For a real trip, also check your stop environment, sidewalk access, heat exposure and walking distance.
- Wheelchair users: arrive early and wait where the operator can safely deploy the ramp.
- Bike riders: standard buses have two-bike exterior racks; trolley rules can differ by route branding.
- Caregivers: send the rider the exact Breeze Rider stop, not only “downtown” or “Siesta.”
- Heat/rain planning: refresh Breeze Rider before waiting outside for a long time.
- Stop requests: pull the cable when approaching your stop; buses stop at designated stops.
Common SCAT Schedule Mistakes That Waste Time
Wrong SCAT
Sarasota Breeze and Brevard 321Transit are different systems. Match the county first.
Wrong service day
Some Breeze routes have no Sunday service. Others have different weekend patterns.
Ignoring Route 33 seasonality
Seasonal routes should not be treated like year-round routes.
Using map only
A map shows where service exists, not the exact live arrival at your stop.
Assuming free fares
Some trolley routes are free, but standard Breeze bus fare rules still apply to regular routes.
Not arriving early
Breeze advises arriving at least 5 minutes before the listed timepoint.
Related BusSchedules.org Guides
These internal links support Florida transit and broad agency-search intent without sending riders to unrelated route pages.
SCAT Bus Schedule FAQs
What is the SCAT bus schedule?
The SCAT bus schedule usually refers to Sarasota County Area Transit, now branded as Breeze Transit. Use the official Breeze Routes page for schedules and Breeze Rider for live arrivals.
Is SCAT the same as Breeze Transit?
For Sarasota County searches, yes. Many riders still use the old SCAT name, but Sarasota County’s current public transit brand is Breeze Transit.
How do I track a SCAT bus live?
Use Breeze Rider for Sarasota County. Enter a route, stop, address or landmark to view maps and estimated arrivals.
What time do Sarasota Breeze buses run?
Standard routes are listed as operating 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, but start and stop times vary by route.
Does every Breeze route run on Sunday?
No. Some routes have no Sunday service. Always check the official route list for your route number and service day.
How much is the SCAT / Breeze bus fare?
The standard Breeze bus fare is listed as $1.50. Reduced fare is listed as $0.75 for eligible riders, and some special routes have free-fare rules.
Are Route 77 and Route 78 free?
Yes. The 77 Siesta Islander and 78 Bay Runner trolley routes are listed as free to ride. They have special route pages and operating details.
Is Route 99 free?
Sarasota County lists Route 99 as fare-free through FDOT grant funding. Verify the current official page before relying on that for a future trip.
What is Breeze OnDemand?
Breeze OnDemand is a curb-to-curb rideshare service in three zones: Downtown Sarasota/Lido/Longboat, Venice/Englewood and North Port. It is different from a standard fixed-route bus.
Is Space Coast Area Transit also called SCAT?
Yes, many riders use SCAT for Space Coast Area Transit in Brevard County. Use 321Transit tools if your trip is in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, Titusville or Cape Canaveral.
Are SCAT / Breeze buses accessible?
Breeze lists buses as equipped with boarding ramps and designated wheelchair spaces. Riders should still verify the exact stop and ask the operator for boarding help when needed.
Is BusSchedules.org the official SCAT operator?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent rider guide. Always verify final routes, fares, stops, live arrivals and service alerts with the official transit agency before travel.
Final Rider Summary: Best Way to Use the SCAT Bus Schedule
The smart way to use the SCAT bus schedule is to identify the correct system first. Sarasota County riders should use Breeze Transit routes and Breeze Rider live arrivals. Brevard County riders should use 321Transit / Space Coast Area Transit.
For Sarasota, check the route number, service day, direction, fare rule and live stop estimate before leaving. Do not assume every route runs Sunday, do not assume every route is free, and do not trust an old screenshot when Breeze Rider and the official route page are available.
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