Bus Service
Both the Wake Forest Express Route and the Wake Forest Loop Route are operated using GoRaleigh vehicles.
Wake Forest-Raleigh Express (WRX)
The Wake Forest-Raleigh Express (WRX) serves a Park and Ride Lot (located at the intersection of White Street and Elm Avenue) in Wake Forest, the Triangle Town Center Park-and-Ride at Orvis, State Government, and the Moore Square Transit Station during rush hour. Tickets can be purchased on the GoRaleigh website, in-person at the GoRaleigh Station, or at Wake Forest Town Hall. Ticket sales at Town Hall can be made by visiting the Planning Department on the 3rd Floor.
Wake Forest Express Weekday Schedule
WRX Holiday Schedule
The Wake Forest-Raleigh Express does not operate on New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For all bus route holiday schedules, visit www.goraleigh.org or call 919-485-7433.
Wake Forest Loop (WFL)
The no-cost Wake Forest Loop is a local circulator for residents wanting to travel within Wake Forest and a portion of the Wakefield community. The Wake Forest Loop serves the Park and Ride at White Street and Elm Avenue for those riders wanting to connect with the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express in rush hours and with Triangle Town Center in midday. In addition to the local route, ADA Paratransit (door to door service) is provided for eligible persons with disabilities whose trips originate within 3/4 miles of the Wake Forest Loop and end within the service areas of GoRaleigh.
Wake Forest Loop (WFL) Weekly Schedule
The Wake Forest Loop (WFL) now offers a second bus to run a reverse route and Saturday service.
WFL Holiday Schedule
The Wake Forest Loop does not provide service on New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. To view all bus route holiday schedules, visit www.goraleigh.org or call 919-485-7433.
Route Brochures
Full schedules for routes are available for download and at the Wake Forest Town Hall.
Tips for riding the bus
The bus will stop at designated bus stop signs along the route. To board the bus, signal to the driver as he approaches the stop.
When you want to exit the bus, press the strip or pull the cord located above the seats at least one-half block before your stop.
Whenever possible, exit the bus through the rear doors.
To request a new stop, call 919-485-7433.
GoRaleigh Access / ADA Paratransit Service
If you are a Wake Forest resident with a physical or mental disability that makes it impossible to drive a car and/or use Wake Forest Bus Service, you may qualify for the GoRaleigh Access. The program in Wake Forest is administered by the City of Raleigh and funded by the Town of Wake Forest.
For more information, visit GoRaleigh Access https://raleighnc.gov/go-raleigh-access