Navigating Lisbon Street in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, just got easier with the Route 3 bus. This essential public transportation service connects key locations along Lisbon Street and beyond, offering a convenient and reliable way to travel for residents, students, and visitors alike. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to class at USM L/A College, running errands at Shaw’s or Staples, or visiting the VA Clinic, Route 3 is your street-smart solution.
Route 3 Lisbon Street Bus Schedule
This schedule outlines the departure times from various stops along the Route 3 Lisbon Street. Please note that times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.
| Stop | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:15 | 8:15 | 9:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 1:15 | 2:15 | 3:15 | 4:15 | 5:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOak Street | – | – | 7:22 | 8:22 | 9:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 1:22 | 2:22 | 3:22 | 4:22 | 5:22 |
| BSave-A-Lot | – | – | 7:25 | 8:25 | 9:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 1:25 | 2:25 | 3:25 | 4:25 | 5:25 |
| CShaw’s | – | – | 7:30 | 8:30 | 9:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 1:30 | 2:30 | 3:30 | 4:30 | 5:30 |
| DStaples | 6:15 | 6:45 | 7:32 | 8:32 | 9:32 | 10:32 | 11:32 | 12:32 | 1:32 | 2:32 | 3:32 | 4:32 | 5:32 |
| ESouth Avenue | – | – | 7:37 | 8:37 | 9:37 | 10:37 | 11:37 | 12:37 | 1:37 | 2:37 | 3:37 | 4:37 | 5:37 |
| FVA Clinic | – | – | 7:41 | 8:41 | 9:41 | 10:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 1:41 | 2:41 | 3:41 | 4:41 | 5:41 |
| GMotel 6 | 6:17 | 6:47 | 7:44 | 8:44 | 9:44 | 10:44 | 11:44 | 12:44 | 1:44 | 2:44 | 3:44 | 4:44 | 5:44 |
| HUSML.A. College | 6:24 | 6:54 | 7:59 | 8:59 | 9:59 | 10:59 | 11:59 | 12:59 | 1:59 | 2:59 | 3:59 | 4:59 | 5:59 |
| CShaw’s | 6:26 | 6:56 | 8:00 | 9:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 1:02 | 2:02 | 3:02 | 4:02 | 5:02 | 6:02 |
| BSave-A-Lot | 6:30 | 7:00 | 8:05 | 9:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 1:05 | 2:05 | 3:05 | 4:05 | 5:05 | 6:05 |
| LOak Street | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Detailed Route Description of Lisbon Street Bus Route 3
Route 3 follows two primary paths, ensuring comprehensive coverage along Lisbon Street and connecting to surrounding areas. Here’s a breakdown of each route:
Route A
Morning Departures (6:00 AM and 6:30 AM from Oak Street):
Starting at Oak Street Bus Station, Route 3A provides early morning services. The bus heads down Bates Street, turns onto Maple Street, and then Canal Street, before merging onto the bustling Lisbon Street. It continues towards Westminster Street, making a key stop at the University of Southern Maine-L/A campus.
After USM, the route loops through Saratoga Street, Forrestal Street, and back onto Westminster Street, before turning onto Lexington Street and Alfred Plourde Parkway. Route 3A then proceeds to Pleasant Street, stopping at Shaw’s supermarket. Exiting Shaw’s at the East Avenue entrance, it navigates the Lewiston Mall parking lot, exiting onto Essex Street and rejoining Lisbon Street. Finally, the bus returns via Maple and Bates Streets, making stops at College Street and Blake Street before reaching Oak Street Bus Station.
Route B
Regular Departures (Starting after 6:30 AM from Oak Street):
Route 3B commences at Oak Street Bus Station and follows the initial steps of Route 3A, reaching Lisbon Street via Bates, Maple, and Canal Streets. However, instead of Westminster, Route 3B turns into the Lewiston Mall parking lot at Essex Street, exiting onto East Avenue towards Shaw’s.
After Shaw’s, the route continues on Pleasant Street to East Avenue, entering the Promenade Mall (Staples). Exiting back onto East Avenue, it turns onto Lisbon Street and then South Avenue, making a stop at the US Post Office and serving locations like FedCap, Dollar Tree, and McDonald’s.
Route 3B then rejoins Lisbon Street and takes Exit 80 to Alfred Plourde Parkway, proceeding to Challenger Drive and the Veterans Administration Health Clinic. Continuing onto Atlantis Way and Goddard Road, it loops back to Alfred Plourde Parkway and Pleasant Street. Like Route 3A, it serves Shaw’s, but also includes Scribner Boulevard and Ashmount Street for Pleasant View Apartments, before returning to Scribner Boulevard and Pleasant Street. Finally, it rejoins Lisbon Street and returns to Oak Street Bus Station following the same path as Route 3A via Maple, Bates, College, and Blake Streets.
Route 3 on Lisbon Street offers a vital transportation link, ensuring accessibility to key destinations and simplifying commutes across Lewiston and Auburn.
