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CHESCOBUS
Chescobus has two routes in Chester County: SCCOOT, which travels from Oxford to Kennett Square, and the Coatesville Link, which provides service between Coatesville and Parkesburg. State funding for Chescobus is provided by PennDOT and the majority of the local match from the Chester County Commissioners as well as municipal support.
Starting January 1, 2022, Changes to the ChescoBus Link service will go into effect, click below for full list or service changes.
BUS PASSES & TICKETS
Bus passes and tickets can be used to travel on TMACC buses within Chester County.
TMACC operates two bus lines that serve parts of Chester County not covered by the regional transit agency, SEPTA.
The Coatesville Link serves the Coatesville and Parkesburg areas, including service to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, Brandywine Hospital, Walmart (in West Sadsbury) and all points in downtown Coatesville along Lincoln Highway (Route 30).
The SCCOOT route serves southern Chester County, including Oxford, West Grove, Avondale, Kennett Square and West Chester.
THE OUTFITTER
Chescobus also operates the URBN Outfitter.
This route runs daily between the City of Coatesville and the Urban Outfitters facility in Gap, PA. Information on the route, times, and employment opportunities with URBN can be found here.
SCCOOT
SCCOOT is a bus service that travels from Oxford to West Chester, Monday through Friday. These routes are designed to connect you to shopping, entertainment, medical appointments, school and more. Funding for SCCOOT is provided by through PennDOT's ACT 89 program with match funding primarily from the Chester County Commissioners with support from Kennett Township, Penn Township, Oxford Borough and the Avon Grove Lions.
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SCCOOT connects to SEPTA Route 92, SEPTA Route 104 and SEPTA Route 135 at the West Chester Transportation Center.
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Schedules and fares for SCCOOT can be found below.
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West Chester Transportation Center to Walmart in Kennett Square is a One Zone ride; southbound beyond Walmart in Kennett Square is a 2 Zone ride. All travel between the Shoppes at Longwood Village and Oxford is One Zone.
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To receive a hard copy of a schedule, ask your bus driver or contact TMACC at 610-993-0911 to have one mailed to you.
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For additional information regarding SCCOOT, please contact TMACC at 610-993-0911. During non-TMACC business hours contact the service provider, Krapf's Coaches, at 610-431-1500.
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No service will be provided on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In the event that these holidays fall on a weekend, no service will be available on the recognized day of observance.
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SCCOOT delays and cancellation information can be sent to your phone and/or email with Ready ChesCo. To register for phone and/or email alerts visit www.readychesco.org.
SCCOOT FARES
ON DEMAND STOPS
Pickup at LCH Jennersville and Luther House are on-demand stops on SCCOOT. To request one of these stops, you must call 610-431-1500 a minimum of 30 minutes ahead of time to schedule pickup. If you wish to go to one of these stops, you must ask the driver to be let off at your desired stop when boarding the vehicle.
COATESVILLE LINK
Coatesville Link is a bus service that travels from Brandywine Hospital to Parkesburg, Monday through Saturday. These routes are designed to connect you to shopping, entertainment, medical appointments, school and more. Funding for Coatesville Link is provided by through PennDOT's ACT 89 program with match funding primarily from the Chester County Commissioners with support from Valley Township and East Caln Township.
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Coatesville Link connects to SEPTA 135, the Parkesburg Amtrak Station and the Coatesville Amtrak Station.
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Schedules and fares for Coatesville Link can be found below.
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To receive a hard copy of a schedule, ask your bus driver or contact TMACC at 610-993-0911 to have one mailed to you.
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For additional information regarding Coatesville Link, please contact TMACC at 610-993-0911. During non-TMACC business hours contact the service provider, Krapf's Coaches, at 610-431-1500.
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No service will be provided on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In the event that these holidays fall on a weekend, no service will be available on the recognized day of observance.
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Coatesville Link delays and cancellation information can be sent to your phone and/or email with Ready ChesCo. To register for phone and/or email alerts visit www.readychesco.org.
COATESVILLE LINK FARES
ON DEMAND STOPS
Pickups at Freedom Village and Brandywine Valley YMCA are on-demand stops on the Coatesville Link. To request one of these stops, you must call 610-431-1500 a minimum of 30 minutes ahead of time to schedule a pickup. If you wish to go to one of these stops, you must ask the driver to be let off at your desired stop when boarding the vehicle.
Route "A" BUS - Now the SEPTA 135
As of August 1st SEPTA has taken over operations of the Krapf A Bus and is now SEPTA 135. You can find out more information here.
ADA Services
TMACC provides ADA complementary service along its SCCOOT and Coatesville Link public bus routes. Approved riders can be individually picked up/dropped off at locations within 3/4 mile of the regular Link and SCCOOT bus routes. In order to participate in the paratransit program, riders must first apply by using the downloadable form below and emailing it to DMinka@TMACC.org or by calling the TMACC at 610-993-0911. Once an application is received, it can then be reviewed for eligibility to participate in the program.
Eligibility for this program is based on disability as defined by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). According to the ADA, "Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment". "...a major life activity means functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and work."
You can find out more about ADA by visiting the ADA website.
Days and hours of service mirror regular SCCOOT and Coatesville LINK bus routes. (not commuter, express or limited-hour service). Service areas (see attached) are located within a three-quarter mile radius of fixed route all-day service:
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SCCOOT: Service is provided from weekdays between 6:15 a.m. and 6:36 p.m. traveling from Oxford to East Marlborough Township.*
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Coatesville Link: Service is provided weekdays between 5:50 a.m. and 9:35 p.m. from Parkesburg and Freedom Village, located in West Brandywine Township.*
*Please refer to the SCCOOT and Coatesville Link schedules for detailed information on service area and hours of operation.
For more information, please contact TMACC at 610-993-0911.