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About Route 26
Route 26 serves an average of 21,230 passengers monthly, providing essential transportation to Desert View High School and the Littletown Food Bank. This route plays a vital role in supporting both students and the community, ensuring access to education and essential services.
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Key Destinations & Attractions
Discover Route 26, your convenient connection to South Tucson’s key community destinations and resources. Starting at the Roy Laos Transit Center, this route takes you to essential stops along Benson Highway, including the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
Access vital community resources like the Littletown Food Bank and centers such as the DES office and the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center. Educational opportunities are within reach with stops at Desert View and Alta Vista High School. Route 26 makes it easy to connect with Tucson’s community services, attractions, and educational hubs.
Roy Laos Transit Center
The Laos Transit Center is a bustling hub for Sun Tran riders, providing a convenient spot to connect to multiple routes across Tucson. Located in the city’s south side, it offers a Park & Ride facility, making it easy for commuters to park and hop on the bus.
It serves route(s): 11, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 50. Plus, Sun Shuttle route(s) 421, 430, 440 and 486.
Did you know? This transit center is named after Roy Laos, Sr. who started the Occidental Bus Lines company in 1924 that served the south and west side of Tucson. It was later renamed Old Pueblo Transit.
El Pueblo Neighborhood Center
El Pueblo Neighborhood Center is a vibrant community hub offering something for everyone. It features a senior center and activity center with engaging programs, the beautiful Pueblo Park for outdoor fun, and is conveniently located near the Frank De La Cruz Library for book lovers. Families can access vital services through the Pima County WIC Program and advocate on your bike with Families United Gaining Accessibility (FUGA).
Tucson Rodeo Grounds
The Tucson Rodeo Grounds is the heart of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson’s iconic February rodeo celebration. Featuring an arena, permanent grandstand seating, horse stalls, and corrals, it’s a premier venue for equestrian events.
Beyond the rodeo, the grounds host concerts and community gatherings, offering a lively space for all to enjoy. Don’t miss the Tucson Rodeo Parade and Museum, where history and tradition come alive!
Rudy Garcia Park
Rudy Garcia Park is a vibrant community park that offers something for everyone. With spacious sports fields, shaded picnic areas, and a fun-filled playground, it’s the perfect spot for family outings, recreational activities, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The park’s welcoming atmosphere make it a favorite gathering place for locals to connect, play, and unwind.
Alta Vista High School
Alta Vista High School ensures that all students receive a quality education in a safe environment with caring and supportive faculty members. It offers convenient block scheduling which provides flexibility to accommodate a wide range of individual scheduling needs. Alta Vista is a fully accredited public charter school that offers a quality education focusing on math, language arts, science and social studies.
Desert View High School
Desert View High School is a place where all members of the community; students, teachers, and staff, are actively engaged in learning. Their mission is to prepare all students to achieve College and Career readiness, foster collaborative relationships, and encourage personal and intellectual growth to contribute positively to a diverse, changing society.
Littletown Recreation Center
The Littletown Recreation Center is a vibrant community hub located near Thomas Jay Regional Park. Offering a variety of programs and activities for all ages, it’s the perfect place to stay active, connect with neighbors, and enjoy recreational opportunities in a welcoming environment. Its proximity to the park adds to the appeal, providing easy access to outdoor amenities and scenic green spaces.
Plan Your Trip!
Get ready for a smooth and enjoyable ride! Find everything you need to plan your route, check schedules, and track your bus in real-time. Whether you’re commuting, sightseeing, or connecting across town, this section makes it easy to organize your trip and get you where you need to go with confidence. Below are different ways YOU can plan your trip, from visiting us online, downloading our Sun Tran app, or calling Customer Service.
Ready to ride? Hop over to our website to plan your, check routes, and see schedules in a snap! Click the button below to find your bus, alerts and detours, and ride guides.
Get on the go with the Sun Tran App! Down our app to plan and track your ride. Find your route, see real-time arrivals, and make every trip easier.
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Need help with trip planning or lost something while riding? Our friendly customer service representatives are just a call away! Whether it’s a question, complaint, or compliment, we’re here for you!
Call us!
(520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565)
We also offer translation assistance! Dial the Customer Service number then press 3 and say the language you need in English.
Email Us!
suntraninfo@tucsonaz.gov
