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Important Notice: Route Maps Update

We’ve discovered that some of the route maps on our website are currently incorrect. Our team is actively working to fix these errors. In the meantime, if you have any questions about where a specific bus route goes, please contact our dispatch team at 978-283-7916. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we resolve this issue.

Thank you!

Affected Routes: 1: Gloucester - Rockport via Eastern Ave, #2 Gloucester Crossing/Gloucester Business Express, 3: Lanesville, 4: Gloucester - Rockport via Thatcher Road, 5: Gloucester - West Gloucester - Essex, 6: Magnolia, 7: Saturday Mall Shuttle, 8: City of Beverly Shuttle, 9: Beverly Commuter, All Routes

Service Alert: Temporary Suspension of MBTA CharlieCard Issuance and Renewal

Attention Riders,

Please be advised that CATA is currently unable to issue or renew MBTA CharlieCards.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

Thank you for your understanding.

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News

Aug
28

🚨 Service Alert: Schedule Changes & New Route Launch on September 4, 2024 🚨 August 28, 2024
🚨 Service Alert: Schedule Changes & New Route Launch on September 4, 2024 🚨 We’re excited to announce several updates to our bus services starting September 4, 2024: Magnolia Route (Yellow Route): Departure Time: The Magnolia Route will now depart 25 minutes later than previously scheduled. New Schedule: Monday to Friday: Every 2 hours from […]
Aug
5

Catch the CATA Bus: Your Year-Round Connection Between Essex and Gloucester! August 5, 2024
Attention Essex residents! Did you know that CATA offers a convenient, year-round bus service running six days a week between Essex and Gloucester? The bus operates every two hours from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. You can catch the bus from the Rose Baker Senior Center at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, […]
Jun
20

Important Services Updates Effective Beginning July 1, 2024 June 20, 2024
The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) is pleased to announce several service improvements and schedule adjustments that will take effect Monday, July 1, 2024. The schedule adjustments include additional morning and afternoon trips on the Business Express and Lanesville routes, service expansion into Essex, and more consistent service to Magnolia and West Gloucester. On weekdays, […]