Hospitality House offers two transportation programs: Homeless Access Transport (HAT) and Older Adults Access Transport.

• Both services are free and donations are welcome on the Older Adults Access Transport van.
• Vans have lifts for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
• The service area is basically from the Brighton Greens Department of Social Services office in the south to the Rood Center in Nevada City in the north.
  • Brighton Greens Resource Center - 988 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
  • Eric Rood Administration Center - 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959
• A need for service beyond the Grass Valley and Nevada City area can be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Both services run 7 days a week from 9am-5pm.
• Homeless Access Transport (HAT) van is on-call, first come, first served by calling the drivers directly at 530-615-7609 or 530-615-8411. This service is for people experiencing homelessness or who are extremely low income.
• Older Adults Access Transport is by 48-hour advance reservati…

Nevada County Now provides para-transit and senior on-demand dial-a-rides for eligible residents of Nevada County. Services are available in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and other local areas.

Services include:

• Paratransit: Door-to-door service for persons with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route bus system due to a mental or physical disability. Eligibility requires completing an ADA application and certification.
  • Same-Day On-Demand Services: Available to eligible disabled community members and seniors 65 and older.
  • Beyond ADA Service: Limited service up to 3/4 of a mile beyond the mandated ADA service area, prioritized for medical appointments. Must be ADA certified.
• Senior On-Demand Dial-a-Ride: Available for residents aged 65 and older in Western Nevada County. Requires age verification and a completed application form. Trips are provided based on available capacity, with ADA-mandated paratransit trips taking priority.

To Reserve a Ride:

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The City of Grass Valley connects residents to transit options operated by Nevada County. 

Transit options include:

• A fixed-route public bus service through Nevada County Connects

• A curb-to-curb Senior Dial-A-Ride service

• Paratransit rides through Nevada County Now for eligible riders

Web pages

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus - https://nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service -  https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/3578/Dial-A-Ride-Service
• Nevada County Now Paratransit - https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/2262/Nevada-County-Now-Paratransit-Services

Nevada County Connects p​rovides fixed-route public transit services throughout Western Nevada County. The service offers connections to regional transit systems and is accessible through various tools and resources.

Services include:

• Fixed Route Transit Services: Operates throughout Western Nevada County.
• Regional Connections: Route 5 connects to Auburn Station for transfers to Placer County Transit, Auburn Transit, Sacramento Light Rail, and Amtrak Thruway services.
• Rider’s Guides: Available at local public libraries, Nevada City City Hall, Grass Valley City Hall, Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce.
• Trip Planning Tools:
  • Transit App: Provides real-time bus location information.
  • Google Transit Trip Planner: Available through the Google Maps app or the Nevada County Connects Trip Planner web page.
• Fares and Passes: Information available on the website. Individuals with EBT cards may qualify for bus passes through the Nevada County Department of So…

This resource provides information about bus fares and passes for Nevada County Connects, the public bus system serving Western Nevada County.

Discounted fare cards are available for eligible seniors, individuals with disabilities, and youth passengers. Children aged 5 years and younger ride free.

Discounted Fare Eligibility:

• Seniors (65+): Must present a valid state Driver’s License, photo ID card, or Medicare card (not Medi-Cal).
  • Golden Ticket Pass (80+): Lifetime pass for seniors aged 80 and older, offering unlimited free rides on all Nevada County Connects routes. Available to Nevada County residents with proof of age (valid California ID card or Driver’s License). Not applicable to Nevada County Now paratransit services.
• People with Disabilities: Must present one of the following:
  • DMV printout showing name for DMV Disabled placard.
  • Valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal).
  • ADA Paratransit eligibility card from Nevada County Transit Services.
  • ADA or Disabled ID eligibility do…

The City of Nevada City is served by the County of Nevada transit programs below.

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus 530-477-0103
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service & Nevada County Now Paratransit 530-271-7433, toll free 855-341-7433 (same phone numbers for both Senior Dial-A-Ride and Paratransit)

Web pages

• Nevada County Connects Public Bus - https://nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
• Senior Dial-A-Ride service - https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/3578/Dial-A-Ride-Service
• Nevada County Now Paratransit - https://ca-nevadacounty.civicplus.com/2262/Nevada-County-Now-Paratransit-Services

Placer Rides provides information about transportation options and financial assistance for Placer County residents. It is NOT a direct provider of transportation services.

A list of non-emergency transportation service providers and a transportation handbook of services throughout Placer County is available in print or digital formats.

Web pages

• Home - https://seniorsfirst.org/placer-rides/
• How Do I Get There if I Don't Drive? - https://www.api-marketing.com/flip/seniorsfirst/transportation-handbook/

Alta Colfax operates a deviated fixed-route transit service connecting parts of Placer County between Auburn and Alta.

The route:

• Includes weekday public transportation between Auburn Amtrak Station, Colfax Amtrak Station, and Alta Store
• Operates along I-80 with deviations up to ¾ mile from the route
• Runs twice daily, Monday through Friday

Web pages

• Home - https://placercountytransit.com/routes/alta-colfax/

Placer County Transit offers the GO South Placer mobile app, which allows customers to request on-demand trips with both Placer County Transit and Roseville Transit via their phones.

The service transports residents within the Rocklin/Loomis and Lincoln Dial-A-Ride zones. Rides are operated by Placer County Transit in Rocklin, Loomis and Lincoln and they cost $2.50 per ride or $1.25 for customers who qualify for discounted fares.

Rides in Roseville are operated by Roseville Transit and cost $3.50 per ride or $2.50 for eligible customers.


Web page

• Home - https://loomis.ca.gov/on-demand-transit/
• Go South Placer - https://placercountytransit.com/go-south-placer-on-demand-transit/
  

Public transit for Rocklin residents is provided by the Placer County Transit (PCT) which offers bus service to and from Sacramento.

• Dial-A-Ride Service is available by calling 916-745-7560 twenty-four hours in advance of your desired trip time. All Dial-A-Ride vehicles are wheel-chair accessible.
• Health Express is a no-to-low-cost transportation service providing rides for Placer County residents to and from medically-related appointments. To obtain an application or more information call 530-889-9500.
  

Area Transportation

• Auburn Transit
• Folsom Transit Service
• Nevada County Connects
• Roseville Transit
• Sacramento Regional Transit
• Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rocklin.ca.us/post/public-transit
• Placer County Transit - https://placercountytransit.com/
• Auburn Transit - www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
• Folsom Transit Service - https://www.sacrt.com/folsom/
• Nevada County Connects - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
  
• Roseville Transit - www.r…