How to Plan a Trip on Public Transportation Using Google Maps
Get on Google Maps, and click on the "Get Directions" tab., Click on the second symbol that looks like a train., Change the setting asking you if you want to "leave now" based upon your current situation., Select the date you want to depart., Select...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get on Google Maps
It is directly to the right of the car. , For example, you might want to be at a certain place by 2 o'clock, then you would select "Arrive by" or if you wanted to depart at a certain time you would select "Depart at."
Click on the setting right next to the previous option and select the date you would like to depart at from the the calender.
If you want to depart at the same date as today, leave it alone (skip this step). ,, , , The first result is the fastest and the one that requires the less transitions, but can include more walking.
The last one is the longest, and includes the smallest amount of walking.
Choose one that best suits you. , Your directions may include trains.
These trains may or may not be operated by the same company.
This applies for buses as well.
Scroll down the list of buses and trains along your route and click on each one as to make sure they are all ran by the same company. ,, Hit the printer icon to the far right of "My places." -
Step 2: and click on the "Get Directions" tab.
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Step 3: Click on the second symbol that looks like a train.
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Step 4: Change the setting asking you if you want to "leave now" based upon your current situation.
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Step 5: Select the date you want to depart.
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Step 6: Select the time you want to be at/leave/arrive your destination and/or starting point.
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Step 7: Put the starting point (the place you are departing) on the space next to "A."
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Step 8: Put the ending point (place you will arrive at) on the space next to "B."
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Step 9: Scroll through the list of options and see which one is best.
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Step 10: Figure out zones.
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Step 11: If you find any buses or trains not operated by the same company click on the blue link to navigate to their website and find out their fare prices.
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Step 12: Print out your instructions.
Detailed Guide
It is directly to the right of the car. , For example, you might want to be at a certain place by 2 o'clock, then you would select "Arrive by" or if you wanted to depart at a certain time you would select "Depart at."
Click on the setting right next to the previous option and select the date you would like to depart at from the the calender.
If you want to depart at the same date as today, leave it alone (skip this step). ,, , , The first result is the fastest and the one that requires the less transitions, but can include more walking.
The last one is the longest, and includes the smallest amount of walking.
Choose one that best suits you. , Your directions may include trains.
These trains may or may not be operated by the same company.
This applies for buses as well.
Scroll down the list of buses and trains along your route and click on each one as to make sure they are all ran by the same company. ,, Hit the printer icon to the far right of "My places."
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