Updated schedules for Crosstown routes

Effective June 18: Crosstown route service will start and end an hour earlier (7:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.)

The Crosstown East and West routes offer hourly service across Sioux Falls to two busy areas: Dawley Farm Village and 41st/Louise.

Route brochures: East | West
*Note the last route will be 2:45 PM - updated schedules to follow

Use the SAM On Demand app to ride transfer free on Saturdays

Don’t have the app?  Want to learn about how to use it?

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Kids ride free, all summer long

A school ID allows kids to ride fixed-route buses for free, ages 11 to 18 can ride unaccompanied by an adult. Kids younger than 10 need to ride with an adult, but won’t pay a fare. Don’t have a school ID?

COVID-19 Route Updates and Procedures

Sioux Area Metro, also referred to as SAM, provides bus and paratransit services in Sioux Falls.

Building Innovation Capacity

Discover how the Office of Innovation partnered with Planning and Development services to use Innovation Teams to tackle transit and spread innovation in Sioux Falls.

Building Innovation Capacity Report

Vets Ride Free

Beginning Monday, September 14, 2015 veterans can ride any Sioux Area Metro Fixed Route bus for free.  Proper identification is required which include one of the following: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Identification Card or a South Dakota state issued Operator License or Identification Card with “VETERAN” identified on the front of the license or ID card.

More Information and ID Card Examples

Transit Development Plan

The Transit Development Plan contains public transit strategies, includes a 10-year financial strategy, provides an implementation plan for new or modified transit routes, and reviews the demand for public transportation in the City. A link to the plan can be found here under Development Plan.  

Public Transit Advisory Board

Transit's New Flash Card

Reloadable Flash Cards are now available!

Read more about it.

Transit's New Flash Card

Sioux Area Metro Travel Training

What is Bus Travel Training?

It is classroom training for people who want to learn to travel independently using the regular bus system. One-on-one training is also available. Download the guide below for more information on session topics and contact number.

Bus Travel Training Information

Building Innovation Capacity
Vets Ride Free
Transit Development
Flash Card
Bus Training

The mission of Sioux Area Metro is to have a positive social and economic impact on the community by providing a safe and reliable transportation option for all citizens.

News Releases

Posted: 06/29/2022
Sioux Area Metro Saturday Service Now Ends 3 p.m
Due to continued driver shortage, beginning Saturday, July 2, 2022, Sioux Area Metro (SAM) will end SAM On Demand, Paratransit, and Crosstown route services at 3 p.m. for Saturdays only.
Posted: 06/13/2022
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Public Transit Advisory Board of the City of Sioux Falls will hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comments regarding decreasing all youth fares to zero.
Posted: 04/01/2022
Sioux Area Metro Route Detours with 41st Street Interchange Reconstruction
Due to the 41st Street interchange reconstruction project, Sioux Area Metro will be detouring weekday Routes 10 and 11, and Saturday’s Crosstown West Route beginning Monday, April 4, 2022.
Posted: 01/27/2022
Sioux Area Metro to Reduce Weekday Service Due to a Driver Shortage
Effective Monday, January 31, 2022, Sioux Area Metro will need to reduce service due to a continued shortage of drivers.
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