Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation (TART) provides public transportation, much of it free, for the Truckee – North Lake Tahoe region. TART connects with Greyhound, Amtrak, and Truckee Transit at the Truckee Depot. Offers ADA complementary service for individuals who cannot ride a public bus due to physical, mental, or other health issues. If a person qualifies, then they can get door to door service within the TART fixed route. TART is a public transit service operated by the Placer County Department of Public Works, funded by Placer County, Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission and the Town of Truckee.

TART has four distinct services

• TART - Fixed route public bus service
• TART Connect - Curb-to-curb service. Reserve trip via app or phone. See link below.
• Placer TART Paratransit Service - Complementary ADA taxi service that is comparable to the level of fixed route bus service provided by TART. This means that ADA complementary taxi service is provided during the hour…

The Town of Truckee provides both Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service in the Truckee area.

For ADA certified passengers fares are free on the Fixed Route and on the Dial-A-Ride

These services provide a range of options for travelers to access recreation, employment, shopping, and social service opportunities while helping our region’s environment.

Truckee TART Local Fixed Route services vary by season. Click link for Schedule information:https://tahoetruckeetransit.com/. Buses serve the Recreation Center, Regional Park, Downtown Truckee, Tahoe Forest Hospital and Medical Offices, Gateway Shopping Center, Crossroads Shopping Center, Donner State Park, and the west end of Donner Lake.

Truckee TART Dial-A-Ride door-to-door service is offered year round to the general public with priority service for seniors and persons with disabilities, and ADA certified riders. Dial-A-Ride is available for trips within the Truckee Town limits 7 days per week. Reservations are required 24 hours in advanc…

Sierra College provides free public bus transportation for current Sierra College students.

Sierra College students can ride local and regional transit services at no cost by showing a valid student ID. This program is available through partnerships with multiple transit agencies serving the college's campuses.

Services include:

• Free rides on Roseville Transit, Placer County Transit, Auburn Transit, Nevada County Connects, and Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART)
• Guidance on bus routes, real-time tracking, and how to ride
• Downloadable campus bus stop maps and contact details for each transit provider

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierracollege.edu/visit-sierra-college/bus-services

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

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 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…

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

The City of Auburn operates its own transit programs and also partners with Placer County Transit to expand public transportation options. 

Riders can use the TransLoc app to schedule trips for both local routes and on-demand service.

Services include:

• The Auburn Loop, a deviated fixed-route service with up to ½-mile off-route pickups and drop-offs within Auburn and nearby areas
• Auburn OnDemand, a ride share service that allows flexible trip planning within Auburn city limits and parts of Placer County

Web pages

• Auburn Transit Services - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
• TransLoc - https://www.auburn.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3269/How-to-Use-the-TransLoc-App---Step-by-Step
• Placer County Transit - https://placercountytransit.com/

Placer County Transit (PCT) provides public bus transportation services in Placer County.

Web pages

• Home - https://placercountytransit.com/
• PCT Routes and Schedules - https://placercountytransit.com/maps-schedules/
• PCT Holiday Schedule - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1388/County-Holidays
• Service Area Map (PDF) - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1953/Service-Area-Map-PDF

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/