Richard Montgomery High School

MCPS Transportation Depots

Bus Depots

Is your bus running late? Do you have questions about your student's route or bus stop? The depot should be your first contact for questions and information about your student's bus riding experience. The first digit of the route number determines the depot that provides service for the route. Click the depot names below for more details about each location. 

Route #1XXX    240-740-6580    Bethesda Depot 

Route #2XXX    240-740-4720     Clarksburg Depot 

Route #3XXX    240-740-2610     Randolph Depot 

Route #4XXX    240-740-6220     Shady Grove North Depot 

Route #5XXX    240-740-6210     Shady Grove South Depot 

Route #6XXX    240-740-1851     West Farm Lower Depot 

Route #7XXX     240-740-7361     West Farm Upper Depot 

Note: For questions about magnet and Special Education routes that begin with X7XX, X8XX, and X9XX, call the Student Support and Specialized Services Team at 240-740-8200.

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RIDE-ON Information

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• The Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® card is for Montgomery County residents ages 5 to 18 (older if still in high school).
• Use this card to participate in the Kids Ride Free program.
• Stored value can be added to the card for usage on
  • Metrobuses
  • Metrorail
  • Other transit agencies that accept SmarTrip® cards
• All student riders use the Youth Cruiser card for free rides and tap the farebox to be counted.
  • School IDs can still be used temporarily.
  • There will be an announcement 30 days prior to having the Youth Cruiser card being mandatory.
  • We encourage all students to obtain and use their Youth Cruiser cards.
• Cards are no longer valid after graduation from high school.
• Complete the application: English application | Spanish application
  • Application forms are also available in RM's finance office.

Safety Tips and School Bus Laws for Families and Motorists

Here are safety tips and reminders about the Maryland School Bus Laws for families and motorists. Please share this information with your families as we promote National Bus Safety Week and educate the public about the importance of school bus safety.

Stop On Red—Knowing When to Stop for School Buses–Zero Deaths Maryland & Vision Zero
While riding a school bus is the safest mode of transportation for school children, let’s get the facts straight on when it is – and isn’t – OK to pass a school bus, when you should begin to slow down and how far away from the bus you need to stop.

Maryland School Bus Laws and Safety Tips
School buses are the safest way for children to get to school. Still, children are especially vulnerable as they get on and off the bus. In Maryland, bus safety laws are in place to help drivers safely navigate the roads where children might be crossing.

Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety remind motorists to stop for school buses.

• Pay attention when driving, especially in school zones and during times of day when school buses are typically on routes.
• Stop when a bus stops. It is illegal to pass a school bus with its red lights flashing.
• Prepare to stop when the school bus is flashing its yellow lights and be cautious of students beginning to move toward the bus during these times.
• Students of all ages are unpredictable. Therefore, prepare for the unexpected and maintain a safe distance from school buses at all times.