Mobile's buses are now Second Line Transit, 11 routes plus microtransit since Sept. 28. Flights leave from Mobile Regional (MOB) and Mobile International (BFM).

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Sources: Second Line Transit, the Mobile Airport Authority, the City of Mobile’s downtown parking program and Getting Around page, and the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Mobile sits where Interstate 10, running east-west along the Gulf Coast, meets the southern end of Interstate 65, which heads north to Montgomery. Most trips are by car, but the city’s bus system was rebuilt this fall, and two airports serve the city.

Who to call

  • Second Line Transit (buses, microtransit, paratransit): 251-344-6600, ridesecondline.com
  • Mobile Airport Authority: 251-438-7334
  • City of Mobile Parking Office: 251-438-9132, 300 Dauphin St. near Cathedral Square
  • Live road conditions: ALDOT’s ALGO Traffic

Roads

  • I-10 crosses Mobile and runs under the Mobile River through the George Wallace Tunnel toward the Bayway and Baldwin County. I-65 meets I-10 in west Mobile.
  • U.S. 90/98 runs through downtown and through the Bankhead Tunnel to the Causeway. The Bankhead Tunnel has a 12-foot height limit.
  • City streets you will use include Airport Boulevard, Government Street/Boulevard, Dauphin Street, Springhill Avenue and Schillinger Road.

ALDOT’s new I-10 Mobile River Bridge is set to begin construction by the end of 2026, with phase one done in 2031; the Wallace and Bankhead tunnels, the Causeway and the Africatown Bridge will stay toll-free. See our road construction guide for current work.

Buses: Second Line Transit

The Wave is now Second Line Transit. The rebrand followed a yearlong redesign of the network, and service began Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, according to Second Line. It runs three services:

  • Second Line Bus: 11 fixed routes, lettered A through K, running more often and more directly than before. The routes connect downtown, the University of South Alabama, Bel Air Mall, Tillmans Corner, the Airport Boulevard corridor, Providence Hospital, Mobile Infirmary and Airbus.
  • Second Line Microtransit: shared on-demand rides within a larger service zone, with longer hours. Where a stop closed in the redesign, microtransit can take riders there instead.
  • Paratransit: curb-to-curb service for certified eligible riders, now with an ADA service area and an Extended Access zone.

Some stops moved or closed. Check the notice at your stop, the route pages on Second Line’s site, or call 251-344-6600. Plan trips and see fares and real-time service alerts at ridesecondline.com.

Airports

The Mobile Airport Authority runs both of Mobile’s passenger airports:

Airport Address Notes
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) 8400 Airport Blvd. American, Delta and United, with nonstop flights to five major hubs; free Wi-Fi and 15 minutes of free parking; normally open 4 a.m. to midnight
Mobile International Airport (BFM) 2455 Michigan Ave., at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley The authority calls it the Gulf Coast’s newest airport terminal, off I-10; normally opens two hours before the first flight and closes one hour after the last

Check each airport’s site for current airlines and routes.

Downtown parking

From the city’s downtown parking program, run by Republic Parking System with the City of Mobile:

  • About 400 metered spaces and 300 time-limit spaces on the street downtown.
  • Enforcement: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in controlled zones. Parking in bus or loading zones, at yellow curbs, in no-parking areas or in accessible spaces without a permit is enforced 24 hours a day, every day.
  • Paying: meters take coins and credit cards, or pay by phone with the ParkMobile app using the zone number on the meter.
  • Free meter days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.
  • Lots: the city’s program lists public lots including 155 Church St. and lots at Fort Conde and Water Street, with rates on its site.
  • Tickets: appeal online at parkmobile2pay.com with your citation number.
  • Event meter bags: reserve meters without a time limit for an event through the Parking Office, 251-438-9132.

The Downtown Mobile Alliance also posts parking and transportation information for downtown visitors.

Walking and biking

The Three Mile Creek Greenway Trail, planned as a 6.5-mile linear park, has its Japanese Gardens and University Hospital Connector segments complete. See our parks and trails guide for the rest of the route and its status.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to The Wave Transit in Mobile?

The Wave is now Second Line Transit. After a yearlong network redesign, Second Line began service Monday, Sept. 28, with 11 bus routes, A through K, plus on-demand microtransit and paratransit. Call 251-344-6600.

Which airport should I fly into for Mobile, Alabama?

Mobile has two passenger airports run by the Mobile Airport Authority: Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), 8400 Airport Blvd., with American, Delta and United, and Mobile International Airport (BFM), 2455 Michigan Ave., at the Brookley Aeroplex off I-10.

When is downtown Mobile parking enforced?

Controlled on-street zones are enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Illegal parking, such as in bus or loading zones or at yellow curbs, is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How do I pay for parking in downtown Mobile?

Downtown meters take coins, credit cards and the ParkMobile app. Call the City of Mobile Parking Office at 251-438-9132.

Is parking free in downtown Mobile on holidays?

Yes, on-street meters are free on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day, according to the city’s parking program.