New Oakland County Bus Route Opens Along M-59: Here Are The Key Stops

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — A new SMART bus route opened earlier this week along Michigan 59, according to county officials.

The new route, SMART Bus Route 759, connects Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford Township and White Lake Township.

Key destinations along the route include Oakland University, Waterford Michigan Works! Office, Pontiac High School, McLaren Oakland Hospital, Oakland County International Airport and the Meijer stores at Pontiac Lake and Bogie Lake roads.

The route will operate 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, offering convenient and reliable transportation for work, school, shopping and more.

"The launch of SMART Bus Route 759 marks a significant step forward in improving transportation options for our residents," said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. "This new route opens up opportunities to reach key destinations for jobs, education, shopping and recreational opportunities along the M-59 corridor."

The establishment of Route 759 is part of Oakland County’s ongoing efforts to expand public transportation, made possible by the public transportation millage approved by voters in November 2022.

"In 2022, when the people of Oakland County said ‘yes’ to enhanced mobility and access, SMART listened," said SMART General Manager Dwight Ferrell. "And we’ve been listening ever since. We are engaging community voices through our SMARTer Mobility Program and using what we learn to create a stronger, more responsive, better integrated and more accessible transit system throughout southeast Michigan."

The new route opens just after a different route opened earlier this year in Oakland County, connecting cities Clawson, Ferndale, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak and Troy.