Escambia County Area Transit's Beach Jumper service resumes this weekend
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According to a news release, the Escambia County Area Transit will once again offer its beach service, which goes from the Ellyson and West avenues area, near Pensacola NAS, through Downtown Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, to Pensacola Beach.
The bus route will run from 1:50 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and 10:20 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, beginning May 24 and continuing until Sunday, Aug. 31, the release said.
Additionally, the fare for Route 64 will be waived during that time, 'providing residents and visitors with additional access to Pensacola Beach,' the release said.
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To see the route or schedule for Route 64 or for more information on ECAT, visit the ECAT website.
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