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Departure Times Texting (SMS)

Need real-time transit departure predictions while on the go? Request and receive Departure Times by SMS/Texting. By sending a simple text message, you can receive a response message that includes up to three predictions for each route that serves your stop.

To use the service:

Text, "511 dep [your Stop ID #]” to DOTORG (368674). (For example, if your Stop ID # is 13057, you would text "511 dep 13057" to 368674).
For help, text “511 dep help” to 368674.
Though 511 does not charge for texting, standard message and data rates by your phone carrier may apply for sending and/or receiving text messages.

Don't know your Stop ID#? Use the Stop ID lookup tool.

For more information about Departure Times and the SMS/Texting service, review the Departure Times FAQs.

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