Transportation Services

The Transportation Department is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of students attending Arlington Public Schools. Pupil transportation is program driven. Consequently, it is more often than not reactive to changes in student placement and service policy changes.

Free school bus transportation is provided to and from school for students living beyond a 1 mile walking distance from elementary schools and a 1.5 mile walking distance from middle and high schools. Over 45 percent of our students ride buses to school. For more information about school bus routes and bus stops, call the Transportation Department at (703) 228-6640.

Transporting Students with Temporary Disabilities

Students who need assistance boarding a school bus due to a temporary disability (such as a cast or use of crutches or a wheel chair) may receive special transportation upon recommendation of the school nurse. Parents should notify the school as soon as possible if their child needs such temporary assistance. The principal will help arrange for safe, appropriate transportation to and from school.

Problems?

If you experience a problem with your child's bus (i.e.,the bus was late or did not show up) call Gregg Sutton or Kathryn Carter in the Transportation Department at (703) 228-6640 from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm or the Safety Specialist in the evenings at 571-722-4455.