| Mfr & Model | Type | Fleet Numbers | Year Built | Qty | Preserved Unit(s) | Last Retired | Image | Notes |
| General Motors Old Look |
35-ft |
200-213; 215-218 |
1947 |
18 |
|
|
|
TDH-4507 models acquired from various transit operators in 1976. |
| 37' 9" |
214, 219 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
TDH-4801 models acquired from various transit operators in 1976. |
| 30-ft |
242 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
TDH-3501 model acquired from Northgate Transit in 1976. |
| 28-ft |
243 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
TGH-3102 model acquired from Northgate Transit in 1976. |
| General Motors New Look |
35-ft |
100-137; 175-187 |
1960-67 |
51 |
|
1985 |
|
TDH-4517, -4518, and -4519; T6H-4523N models acquired from various transit operators in 1976; replaced in 1985. |
| 40-ft |
151-167; 9801-9849 |
1960-63 |
17 |
|
1985 |
|
TDH-5301 and -5303; TDM-5303 models acquired from various transit operators in 1976; replaced in 1985. |
| Flxible New Look |
40-ft |
150 |
1963 |
1 |
|
1983 |
|
Acquired from Seattle Metro (ex-778). |
| AM General Metropolitan |
35-ft coach |
400-443 |
1977 |
44 |
EQ1 (439),[a] EQ2 (440)[a] |
1990 |
|
"Earthquake buses" EQ1 and EQ2 were retained in the contingency fleet,[10] replaced by 2017.[11] |
| 40-ft coach |
500-529 |
30 |
|
| Crown-Ikarus 286 |
60-ft articulated |
700–709 |
1980 |
10 |
|
1992? |
|
Placed in reserve fleet by 1985. |
| Flyer D900 |
35-ft coach |
300-359 |
1980 |
60 |
|
1994 |
|
Some were transferred to Muni to serve in the reserve fleet. They retained the samTrans fleet number with an "R" appended. |
| 40-ft coach |
600-652 |
53 |
|
| Gillig Phantom |
40-ft coach |
400-437 |
1990 |
38 |
|
2004 |
 |
|
| 600-665; 667-672 |
1998 |
72 |
635,[b] DR1 (651), DR2 (637) |
2015 |
635, 637 (DR2), and 651 (DR1) retained in contingency fleet for marketing & outreach, replacing AM General EQ1/EQ2 (1977) and Gillig 852 (1984).[11][10] |
| 800-821 |
1983 |
22 |
|
1998 |
|
| 850-899 |
1984 |
50 |
852[c] |
2003 |
852 replaced as marketing/outreach bus by 635. |
| 900-972 |
1993 |
73 |
|
2010[2] |
Overhauled and life extended to 2008/10.[14] |
| 9890-9895 |
1988 |
6 |
|
2006 |
Initially designated for training service. |
| 35-ft coach |
700-763 |
1993 |
64 |
|
2010[2] |
Overhauled and life extended to 2008/10.[14] |
| 40-ft suburban |
800-810 |
2003 |
11 |
|
2008 |
Ordered without rear doors; originally intended for route REX (Regional EXpress). |
| Volvo B10M |
60-ft articulated |
100-114 |
1985 |
15 |
|
2002-03 |
|
Scrapped |
| Neoplan USA AN460A |
60-ft articulated |
116-130 |
1985 |
15 |
|
2002 |
|
Assigned to contract runs originally operated by Greyhound Peninsula Lines until 1990, Grosvenor Bus Lines until the early 2000's and finally MV Transportation. They sported "9" in front of their fleet numbers.
(9)129 was totaled in an accident in 1995 and was scrapped.[2][3]
Retired circa 2002-2003.
All units were scrapped. |
| NFI D60 |
60-ft articulated |
500-539 |
1990 |
40 |
|
2004 |
|
500-529 were originally assigned to contract runs, operated by Grosvenor Bus Lines until the early 2000's and later MV Transportation. They sported "9" in front of their fleet numbers. Most units ranging from 509-529 returned to the district shortly before retirement.
Retired in 2003-2004.
Equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 92 (6V92) engines.[15] |
| Gillig Low Floor |
40-ft coach |
300-359 |
2003-04 |
60 |
|
2017 |
 |
300-359 equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 50 engines.[15]
Currently used for training duty. |
| NABI 436 (60-SFW) |
60 ft. High-floor Articulated bus |
100–154 (0200-0254) |
2002 |
55 |
|
2020[16] |
 |
Last NABI 436 buses built.
First units entered service on 11/4/2002 and the last units entered service in January 2003.
147-154 were operated by MV Transportation for contracted routes.
Later 141-146 were assigned to contracted routes.
137-140 were temporarily assigned to contracted runs, but later returned to the district. |
| Gillig Low Floor |
29-ft |
2900-2903 |
2009[2] |
4 |
|
2022 |
|
Currently used for training duty. |
| Proterra Catalyst |
40-ft, E2 battery |
725–734[17] |
2018-20 |
10 |
|
2020 |
|
First battery electric buses for samTrans.[18] Replica #750 exhibited in Oct 2018.[19] 2 of 2 "Lot 1" (400V) buses accepted, then retired due to technical issues;[20] 6 of 8 "Lot 2" (800V) buses delivered, then returned due to door issues.[20] Remainder of order canceled.[21] |