--- title: How to ride | Sioux Area Metro description: Learn how to ride Sioux Area Metro in Sioux Falls. Get step-by-step instructions using our handy app. Your guide to easy public transit navigation. image: https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Social%20Sharing%20Image%20Via%20SAM%20(1).png --- [Skip to content](https://siouxareametro.info/how-to-ride#main-content) [![](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/logoAsset%204.svg)](https://siouxareametro.info/?hsLang=en) - [How to ride](https://siouxareametro.info/how-to-ride) - Services - [![bus](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Icons/24px/bus.svg) Bus](https://siouxareametro.info/bus?hsLang=en) - [![fleet-2](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Icons/24px/fleet-2.svg) On-demand](https://siouxareametro.info/on-demand?hsLang=en) - [![wav-on](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Icons/24px/wav-on.svg) Paratransit](https://siouxareametro.info/paratransit?hsLang=en) - Bus routes - [![bl](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/bl.svg) Blue (BL)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/blue?hsLang=en) - [![rd](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/nav%20bus%20color-1.svg) Red (RD)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/red?hsLang=en) - [![gy](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/nav%20bus%20color-2.svg) Grey (GY)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/grey?hsLang=en) - [![gn](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/nav%20bus%20color-3.svg) Green (GN)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/green?hsLang=en) - [![yl](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/nav%20bus%20color-4.svg) Yellow (YL)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/yellow?hsLang=en) - [![or](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/nav%20bus%20color-5.svg) Orange (OR)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/orange?hsLang=en) - [![pr](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/nav%20bus%20color-6.svg) Purple (PR)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/purple?hsLang=en) - [![bk](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/bk.svg) Black (BK)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/black?hsLang=en) - [![pk](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/Nav%20Bus%20Color%20assets/pk.svg) Pink (PK)](https://siouxareametro.info/bus/pink?hsLang=en) - [Fares & passes](https://siouxareametro.info/fares?hsLang=en) - [Newsroom](https://siouxareametro.info/newsroom?hsLang=en) - [Policies](https://siouxareametro.info/policies?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://siouxareametro.info/contact?hsLang=en) # How to ride. Plan a trip anywhere in the city of Sioux Falls. Enter your destination in the app, see the best options by bus, SAM On Demand or a combination of the two, and take the trip thats best for you. ![A QR code to scan and download the SAM Transit app logo](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/1717283037-64708361-192x192-g5spzc4h-qr-code.webp) Scan to download ![](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-hero.png) ## Planning your trip is as easy as 1-2-3. ![An illustration of the SAM Transit app being held in a hand](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-1.svg) ### 1. Create an account. Download the SAM Transit app from your preferred app store and follow the simple signup steps. ![An illustration of the SAM Transit app showing a sample journey](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-2.svg) ### 2. Plan your trip. Enter your start and end addresses, then choose the route that works best for you whether it be bus, On Demand or a combo of the two. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available. ![An illustration of the SAM Transit app showing the trip details for a rider's journey](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/htr-3.svg) ### 3. Start your trip. Check the app to see exactly where to meet your On Demand driver or catch the bus. Riding On Demand? You can track your driver in real time. ## No smartphone? Book a ride by calling (605) 460-6256.  Or visit our online [portal](https://samtransit.app.ridewithvia.com/). ## Our services ### [![An image of two female riders on a SAM bus](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/service-bus.png) Bus Our updated bus lines bring you faster & more frequent service. See the new routes & schedules.](https://siouxareametro.info/bus?hsLang=en) ### [![An image of a woman smiling in the back of a SAM On Demand van wearing her seatbelt](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/service-demand.png) On Demand SAM On Demand is now available city-wide every weekday, in addition to regular Saturday service.](https://siouxareametro.info/on-demand?hsLang=en) ### [![An image of a woman in a wheelchair being assisted to enter a Paratransit van](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/service-para.png) Paratransit Certified eligible passengers can get from door to door with our Paratransit service. Paratransit rides cannot be booked in the SAM Transit app.](https://siouxareametro.info/paratransit?hsLang=en) Quick links [How to ride](https://siouxareametro.info/how-to-ride) [Bus routes](https://siouxareametro.info/bus?hsLang=en) [On Demand](https://siouxareametro.info/on-demand?hsLang=en) [Paratransit](https://siouxareametro.info/paratransit?hsLang=en) [Fares & passes](https://siouxareametro.info/fares?hsLang=en) Resources [Federal Transit Administration compliance](https://www.siouxfalls.gov/resident-services/sam/rules-policies#ada-rights) [Public Transit Advisory Board](https://www.siouxfalls.gov/government/boards-commissions/public-transit-advisory-bd) [Careers](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Sioux-Area-Metro) [City of Sioux Falls](https://www.siouxfalls.gov/home) Contact us Sioux Area Metro 500 E. Sixth St. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 460-6256 Office hours: Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9pm Sat: 7:45am - 6:15pm ### Download the SAM Transit app. [Download now](https://cityofsiouxfalls.onelink.me/K9UZ/l3pilk4y) [![facebook](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/siouxareametro/) [![twitter](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/twitter.svg)](https://x.com/siouxareametro) [![footer sam logo](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/footer%20sam%20logo.svg)](https://siouxareametro.info?hsLang=en) [![footer via logo](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/footer%20via%20logo.svg)](https://ridewithvia.com/) [![footer sxf logo](https://siouxareametro.info/hubfs/footer%20sxf%20logo.svg)](https://www.siouxfalls.gov/home) © SAM Transit [Privacy Policy](https://ridewithvia.com/legal/privacy) [Cookie Policy](https://ridewithvia.com/legal/cookie-notice)