Call the local bus station to inquire about the route you need to take to get from one location to another. This is your best source of information and the representatives can explain anything you do not understand. They also can direct you to the bus stop nearest your home or work.
Pick up a bus route guide from a local hotel near your home or office. They usually have a rack near the check-in desk with information on local sites, public transportation and inter-city travel.
Visit the bus company's website to find information on schedules, stops and fares. They usually offer an area where you can purchase a discounted rate for using the public transportation on a frequent basis.
Check with your local library. Often, it has a rack near the front entrance or information desk where the bus route schedules for the city are available.
Walk to a community center near your home. It will have bulletin boards, display racks and other information about many areas of interest in the city and also public transportation schedules.
Ask around at your church or club meeting. Someone you know may ride the bus on a regular basis and be able to provide you with information.