The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reminding residents that Ride On and Metrobus provide transportation to all 14 early voting centers ahead of the 2026 General Election. Early voting will take place October 22–29, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including Saturday and Sunday.
Ride On buses are free for all riders. Metrobus also offers several free and reduced-fare programs for eligible riders, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and students.
The following Ride On and Metrobus routes serve Montgomery County’s early voting centers:
- Activity Center at Bohrer: Ride On Routes 55, 59
- Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 48
- Damascus Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 90
- Leggett Executive Office Building: Ride On Routes 44, 46, 47, 54, 56, 63
- Germantown Community Recreation Center: Ride On Routes 71, 78, 98
- Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center: Metrobus Routes M22, M70, D96; Metro access via Bethesda Metro Station
- Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center: Metrobus Route M52
- Mid-County Community Recreation Center: Ride On Routes 26, 39, 49
- Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 301
- Potomac Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 37 and Metrobus Route M82
- Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station: Ride On Flex 918 (Monday–Friday, 6–10 a.m. and 2:30–7:30 p.m.)
- Silver Spring Civic Building: Ride On Routes 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, Flash Blue and Orange
- Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center: Ride On Routes 9, 31 and Metrobus Routes M20, M22
- White Oak Community Recreation Center: Ride On Flash Orange
MCDOT also encourages voters to use the free Ride On Trip Planner app, which provides route information, real-time bus arrival updates, and crowding information.
“Montgomery County is providing early voting with extended hours at 14 locations across the County, all of which are served by public transportation,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “Our Ride On bus system is free for all riders, and our Ride On trip planner app can help you to find the bus route that works best with your schedule. Public transportation plays a vital role in ensuring all residents are able to participate in elections.”
