The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reminding residents that Ride On and Metrobus have several routes available to transport voters to the County’s early voting centers. Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will be held from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. from June 11 through June 18, including Saturday and Sunday.
Ride On buses are zero-fare for all riders. Metrobus offers various free and reduced fare programs including the Senior SmarTrip Card for seniors 65 or older, persons with disabilities, and a Youth Cruiser card for students 18 and under.
Ride On and Metrobus routes serving early voting centers:
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- Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 48
- Damascus Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 90
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- The Bethesda Metro Station is also nearby.
- Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center: Metrobus Route M52
- Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Rec. Center: Ride On Route 301
- Potomac Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 37
- White Oak Community Recreation Center: Ride On Flash
The Ride On Trip Planner app is a free regional public transportation planner that will find the fastest route, with real-time updates on wait times and bus crowdedness levels.
“MCDOT is committed to making sure all residents are able to cast their vote in the primary elections,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “Montgomery County has early voting centers with extended hours in 14 locations across the County, accessible by public transportation. All Ride On buses are zero fare, and our bus routes offer continuous service throughout the day. I encourage anyone who needs a ride to the polls to plan ahead using our Ride On Trip Planner app to find the bus route that works best for your schedule.”
For information on the early voting centers and hours of operation, visit the early voting information page. For general voting information and to register to vote, visit https://mcg.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections/index2.html.
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