Citrus Connection

Citrus Connection is the public transportation brand operated by the Lakeland Area Mass Transit District, bringing Polk County’s transit services together under one banner. Its countywide network includes fixed-route buses in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Haines City, and other communities, as well as rural routes serving Ft. Meade and Frostproof. The system also incorporates Winter Haven Area Transit and paratransit services, helping simplify travel across the county.

Riders can plan trips, find routes and stops, review schedules, and purchase bus passes online. Services include ADA paratransit for people with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses, Citrus Connection Microtransit, and Bartow Mobility on Demand, which provides unshared curb-to-curb travel and wheelchair transportation. Free shuttle options include The Squeeze in Lakeland and Lake Wales, alongside special event shuttles such as SUN ’n FUN Express. Citrus Connection also offers a Regional Mobility Center that connects veterans and military families with transportation providers. Through these services, the organization supports everyday mobility and greater independence for residents.