738 Old Bay Road Local

The 738 is a fixed route line of the SMART transit system, running from Cobbs Corner in Stoughton to the GATRA Terminal in Taunton. The route serves the Stoughton Commuter Rail Station, running primarily on State Route 138.



Route description
Route 738 operates between Cobb's Corner in Stoughton and the GATRA bus terminal in Taunton. The route travels primarily along State Route 138 and passes through Easton and Raynham, before arriving at the GATRA station in Downtown Taunton.

An alternate section of the route from runs from Cobbs Corner via Bailey, Pine, Pleasant, and Pearl Streets into Stoughton Center.

Stoughton

 * Cobb's Corner Shopping Center is a center for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
 * Stone Ends is a 280-unit apartment community.
 * Waterside, Millbrook, and 168 Mill are condominium communities that are adjacent to Stone Ends and hold a total of 105 units.

Bailey Street Section (Stoughton/Canton border)

 * Hagan Court is a 72-unit senior housing community off Washington Street near Cobbs Corner.
 * Bailey Court is a 35-unit housing community off Bailey Street.
 * Greenbrook, 80 Bailey, Cottonwood, Elderwood, and Greenbrook II are condominium communities near the Bailey and Island Street intersection that collectively hold a total of 1,300 units.


 * Stoughton Center encompasses the Stoughton Commuter Rail Station and the southern end of the Washington Street shopping district. 10,120 people live within a 1-mile radius.

Easton

 * North Easton (population 12,962) is a neighborhood of Easton. Roche Bros Way is a mixed-use development consisting of retail, office, and medical, anchored by a supermarket.
 * Stonehedge is a 24-unit condominium community across from Roche Bros Way.
 * Washington Place is a 38-unit luxury apartment community in North Easton.
 * South Easton (population 10,218) encompasses Stonehill College, a private liberal arts college of 2,500 students. The area is also stocked with small shops that cater to college students. The BAT 9 bus stop is located a distance of 0.7 miles away.
 * Waterpointe and Village on the Pond are condominium communities across from Stonehill College that hold a total of 88 units.
 * Easton Crossing is a 188-unit condominium community in South Easton.
 * Dongary Road and Oakwood Village are condominium communities adjacent to Easton Mobile Home Park that hold a total of 72 units.
 * Alger's Corner encompasses the Cedar Heights, Fox Run, Indian Cove, Inwood Village, Meadow Hill, and Village Gate condominium communities with a total of 400 units.
 * Tara Court is a 37-unit townhome community in South Easton.

Raynham

 * Raynham Center (population 4,100) offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Raynham Center. There are an increasing number of small businesses in the area.
 * Wal-Mart Supercenter and Market Basket are two popular destinations adjacent to each other.

Taunton

 * Downtown Taunton has several apartment communities such as James Thomas, Millpond, and Fitzsimmons with over 100 units.
 * GATRA Terminal, Taunton offers connections to Taunton's routes. Averages 1,500 passengers per day.

Sample Schedule
A sample schedule with three vehicles to align with the departures at Stoughton Commuter Rail Station.

Northbound

Southbound