With more people feeling the strain of rising gas prices, public transportation is becoming a more popular way to get around town.

The Waco Transit System offers services inside the city and routes to Marlin, Hewitt, and China Spring, as well.

The Hop serves Bell County with routes in Temple, Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove.

It may take more time to get to certain places, but drivers can save as much as $35 a month if they take the bus to and from work.

Stephanie Franks saved $10 by parking her economy-sized Ford Focus and buying a $35 dollar monthly pass to ride the bus to and from work for two weeks.

On her rides, she met teachers, high school students, people working at the mall and families, many of whom say it's all to save money.

Both public transportation services are also looking at more grants and more ways to expand their routes and meet a growing need.

Find out more on how to catch the bus and where it can take you by clicking on the links below.

Family Attractions & Entertainment Venues On Bus Routes

Waco

Cameron Park Zoo
Cameron Park
Lion's Park
Dr Pepper Museum
Floyd Casey Stadium
YMCA
Richland Mall
Central Texas Marketplace
McLennan Community College
Waco Water Park (must go to the Downtown Waco Transit Terminal to request a special ride)
Hollywood Theaters- Jewel 16
Starplex Waco Galaxy 16
Starplex Super Saver 6
Waco Central Library
East Waco Library
R.B. Hoover Library
South Waco Library

Killeen

Movie Theaters - Hollywood Theaters- Stadium 14, Cinemark At the Market
Carol's African-American Art Gallery
Killeen Mall
Killeen Public Library
Harker Heights- Market Heights Shopping Center
Copperas Cove - Copperas Cove Public Library

Temple

Premier Temple 12 Movie Theater
Temple Public Library
Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum
Splash Park near Ferguson Park

Central Texas Public Transit Links

The Hop

Waco Transit System

Waco Transit System Map