Bus Routes

School Bus Transportation 2024-2025 Academic Year

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic School will be providing bus transportation serving the routes below. This service is offered as a convenience for our parents and students and attempts to serve a large geographic area.

Based on a regular day schedule. Times will vary for days with special schedules.

Fees For Bus Transportation

***Prices subject to change due to increase in gas charges.*** Transportation fees are billed per semester. Bus Transportation options and their associated costs are:

Round Trip: $1,375 per semester ($275 per month, if paid monthly)
One-Way (AM) or One-Way (PM): $900 per semester ($180 per month, if paid monthly)

As a cost savings to parents, we continue to offer a reduction in the fare if the semester is paid in advance. If paid at the beginning of each semester, the amount of the round-trip fare is $1,275.00 for the entire five-month semester; a yearly saving of $200.00 when compared to monthly payments. The amount of a one-way fare when paid at the beginning of each semester is $800.00; a yearly savings of $200.00 when compared to monthly payments. Other Bus Services Available:

Afternoon only bus service on Early Dismissal Wednesdays. Riding the bus on Wednesday afternoons will be available for $30 per month. Bus departs school Wednesday at 2:35.
Drop-In Bus Rate– up to 20 uses in a school year – $180 flat rate.

All parents/guardians of those students riding the bus must complete either (1) the Parental Request for Transportation to/from School form during enrollment or (2) the Bus Service Add/Change Form at the bottom of this page. For insurance purposes, the registration form must be completed for the student to participate in school transportation.
Bus service will commence on the first full day of classes.

Rules for Students utilizing the Bus Service

Students must be present at the scheduled pick-up time or they will be left behind. (Bus drivers are instructed to depart on schedule and are not allowed to stop the vehicle anywhere other than the designated stops.)
Students should be on the bus for departure from school at least 5 minutes before scheduled departure time.
While the bus is in transit, all students must be seated.
Any loud noise or disruptive behavior while on the bus will not be tolerated.
The BMCHS school buses are an extension of the school day and students should act accordingly.
The school dress policy is in effect while traveling on the bus.

Please note the following:

Private School buses are not permitted to stop at individual homes or along streets
Bishop McLaughlin reserves the right to cancel a bus route if minimum ridership is not met
Service is limited to the safety capacity of the bus.

PLEASE NOTE: All bus fees are due the 1st of every month or at the start of each semester. Payments after the due date are subject to a $25 late fee.

At Bishop McLaughlin, we believe in nurturing not just minds, but hearts and souls as well. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and in life, guided by the timeless values of our Catholic faith. We invite you to explore how our unique approach to education can set your child on a path to excellence.

Here are some of the key reasons families like yours choose to become part of the Hurricane family:

A.M. Schedule

Blue Route A.M.

6:35am – Waters Ave & the Veteran’s Expressway
- Chick-fil-A / Lowe’s Parking Lot – 6299 W. Waters Ave. Tampa, FL 33634
6:50am – Citrus Park Mall
- Macy/Sears Automotive – 13103 Citrus Town Center Blvd. Tampa FL 33625
7:05am – St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
- 17512 Lakeshore Rd., Lutz, FL 33558
7:20am – Trinity – SR54 / Suncoast Pkwy
- RaceTrac, Bexley Village Drive & SR54 – 16707 FL-54, Lutz FL 33558
7:45am – Arrival at School
- Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: 13149 Hays Road, Shady Hills FL 34610

Gold Route A.M.

6:25am – State Road 52 / Interstate 75
- RaceTrac: 29200 State Rd. 52, San Antonio, FL 33576
6:45am – Sam’s Club – Wesley Chapel
- 27727 State Rd. 56, Wesley Chapel FL 33544
6:55am – Our Lady of the Rosary Church
- 2348 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes FL 34639
7:10am – Publix Arbor Square – Connerton
- 7830 Land O’Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes FL 34638
7:45am – Arrival at School
- Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: 13149 Hays Road, Shady Hills FL 34610

P.M. Schedule

Blue Route P.M.

3:35pm – Depart School
- Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: 13149 Hays Road, Shady Hills FL 34610
3:55pm – Trinity – SR54 / Suncoast Pkwy
- RaceTrac, Bexley Village Drive & SR54 – 16707 FL-54, Lutz FL 33558
4:15pm – Citrus Park Mall
- Macy/Sears Automotive – 13103 Citrus Town Center Blvd. Tampa FL 33625
4:30pm – Waters Ave & the Veteran’s Expressway
- Chick-fil-A / Lowe’s Parking Lot – 6299 W. Waters Ave. Tampa, FL 33634
4:40pm – St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
- 17512 Lakeshore Rd., Lutz, FL 33558

Gold Route P.M.

3:35pm – Depart School
- Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: 13149 Hays Road, Shady Hills FL 34610
4:05pm – State Road 52 / Interstate 75
- RaceTrac, 29200 State Rd 52, San Antonio, FL 33576
4:25pm – Sam’s Club / Wesley Chapel
- 27727 State Rd 56, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
4:35pm – Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
- 2348 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
4:50pm – Publix Arbor Square – Connerton
- 7830 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638