Service Provider
A&MRTS is the public bus system that serves Arcata, California, offering several routes that run Monday - Friday, and limited Saturday service. The Arcata City Council initiated A&MRTS in 1975, and operates it through the Public Works Department.
Arcata and Mad River Fares
| 1 ride | Multi-ride rate Regional transit pass |
Day pass | Monthly pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18-62) | $1.75 | $1.25 | $2.50 | $30.00 |
| Youth (3-17) | $1.25 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $25.00 |
| Senior (62+) | $1.25 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $25.00 |
| Disabled (with valid ID) | $1.25 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $25.00 |
Route
The Gold Route is operated by Arcata and Mad River Transit System and serves downtown Arcata, Humboldt State University, Valley West Shopping Center, and Alliance Rd. Permalink this route
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Alerts
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Reduced Service for Arcata Mad River Transit
Effective immediately the Arcata Transit will only be running the orange route until further notice. Monday – Saturday
Effective: March 27, 2020
Days
| Stop | Minutes after the hour |
|---|---|
|
Transit Center
|
:05 |
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10th & G
|
:06 |
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12th & G
|
:07 |
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16th & G
|
:08 |
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18th & G
|
:10 |
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HSU (Library)
|
:11 |
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L.K. Wood Blvd. at California Ave
|
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Ridge Road
|
|
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Diamond
|
|
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L.K. Wood Blvd. to Redwood Ave.
|
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Camp Curtis
|
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Foster Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:20 |
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Alliance at Stromberg
|
:22 |
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Alliance at Hilfiker Dr
|
:23 |
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Alliance at Spear Ave
|
:24 |
|
Mad River Hospital
|
:26 |
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Lazy J. Tr. Ranch
|
:27 |
|
McDonald's
|
:31 |
|
Valley West South
|
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Valley East
|
:32 |
|
Boyd Rd & Guintoli
|
:35 |
|
Renner Station
|
:37 |
|
West End & Aloha Way
|
|
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West End & Spear Ave
|
:38 |
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Spear Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:39 |
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Alliance & 27th
|
:41 |
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Alliance & Stromberg
|
:42 |
|
Foster Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:43 |
|
HSU Library Circle
1262
|
:47 |
|
H St & 18th St
|
:49 |
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H St & 16th St
|
:50 |
|
H St & 14th St
|
:51 |
|
H at 10th (Minor Theater)
|
:52 |
|
H & 9th (Arcata Plaza)
|
:53 |
|
H at 6th
|
:54 |
|
Uniontown Shopping Center
|
:55 |
|
City Hall
|
:56 |
|
Transit Center
|
:57 |
The Orange Route is operated by Arcata and Mad River Transit System. It serves downtown Arcata, Sunny Brae, Greenview Market, Humboldt State University, Valley West Shopping Center, and Alliance Rd. Saturdays 7am - 7pm. Weekdays 6pm - 10pm. Permalink this route
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Alerts
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Order of the Health Officer of the County of Humboldt
Order of the Health Officer of the County of Humboldt For All: RTS/ETS/AMRTS Routes If you are in a mobility device and need a ride, please contact City Cab at 707-442-4555 two (2) hours before your departure if possible. People must use public Transit ONLY for purposes of performing Essential Activities or to travel […]
Posted on: March 30, 2020 -
Reduced Service for Arcata Mad River Transit
Effective immediately the Arcata Transit will only be running the orange route until further notice. Monday – Saturday
Effective: March 27, 2020
Days
| Stop | Minutes after the hour |
|---|---|
|
Transit Center
|
:05 |
|
Parkway Apartments
|
:08 |
|
Buttermilk & Bayside
|
:10 |
|
Crescent Way (Northside)
|
:12 |
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V St. & Ariel
|
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Greenview Market
|
:18 |
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Zehndner & S St.
|
:19 |
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Zehndner at Q St.
|
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11th at Q
|
:20 |
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11th at K
|
:22 |
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H at 6th
|
:24 |
|
Uniontown Shopping Center
|
:25 |
|
City Hall
|
:26 |
|
Transit Center
|
:27 |
|
10th & G
|
:28 |
|
12th & G
|
:29 |
|
16th & G
|
:31 |
|
18th & G
|
:32 |
|
HSU (Library)
|
:33 |
|
Town & Country
|
:37 |
|
McDonald's
|
:38 |
|
Valley West South
|
:39 |
|
Valley East
|
:40 |
|
Mad River Gardens
|
:41 |
|
Mad River Hospital
|
:42 |
|
Spear Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:44 |
|
Humboldt Plaza Apts.
|
:45 |
|
Alliance & Stromberg
|
:46 |
|
Foster Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:47 |
|
Sunset Avenue & Baldwin St
|
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|
HSU (Library)
|
:52 |
|
14th at B St.
1261
|
:54 |
|
Transit Center
|
:56 |
| Stop | Minutes after the hour |
|---|---|
|
Transit Center
|
:05 |
|
Parkway Apartments
|
:08 |
|
Buttermilk & Bayside
|
:10 |
|
Crescent Way (Northside)
|
:12 |
|
V St. & Ariel
|
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|
Greenview Market
|
:18 |
|
Zehndner & S St.
|
:19 |
|
Zehndner at Q St.
|
|
|
11th at Q
|
:20 |
|
11th at K
|
:22 |
|
H at 6th
|
:24 |
|
Uniontown Shopping Center
|
:25 |
|
City Hall
|
:26 |
|
Transit Center
|
:27 |
|
10th & G
|
:28 |
|
12th & G
|
:29 |
|
16th & G
|
:31 |
|
18th & G
|
:32 |
|
HSU (Library)
|
:33 |
|
Town & Country
|
:37 |
|
McDonald's
|
:38 |
|
Valley West South
|
:39 |
|
Valley East
|
:40 |
|
Mad River Gardens
|
:41 |
|
Mad River Hospital
|
:42 |
|
Spear Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:44 |
|
Humboldt Plaza Apts.
|
:45 |
|
Alliance & Stromberg
|
:46 |
|
Foster Ave & Alliance Rd
|
:47 |
|
Sunset Avenue & Baldwin St
|
|
|
HSU (Library)
|
:52 |
|
14th at B St.
1261
|
:54 |
|
Transit Center
|
:56 |
The Red Route serves downtown Arcata, Greenview Market, Arcata Community Center, Sunny Brae, Humboldt State University, and LK Wood Blvd. Note: The *Community Center stop is served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. only. Outside these hours please use adjacent stops. Permalink this route
Download a Printable Schedule (PDF)
Alerts
-
Reduced Service for Arcata Mad River Transit
Effective immediately the Arcata Transit will only be running the orange route until further notice. Monday – Saturday
Effective: March 27, 2020
Days
| Stop | Minutes after the hour |
|---|---|
|
Transit Center
|
:05 |
|
10th & G
|
:06 |
|
11th at H
|
:07 |
|
11th and K (Westbound)
|
:08 |
|
11th and Q (Westbound)
|
:09 |
|
Greenview Market
|
:10 |
|
Zehndner & S St.
|
:11 |
|
Zehndner at Q St.
|
:12 |
|
11th at Q
|
:13 |
|
11th at K
|
:14 |
|
H at 10th (Minor Theater)
|
:15 |
|
H & 9th (Arcata Plaza)
|
:16 |
|
H at 6th
|
:17 |
|
Uniontown Shopping Center
|
:18 |
|
City Hall
|
:19 |
|
Transit Center
|
:20 |
|
10th & G
|
:21 |
|
12th & G
|
:22 |
|
16th & G
|
:24 |
|
HSU (Library)
|
:25 |
|
L.K. Wood Blvd. at California Ave
|
|
|
Ridge Road
|
|
|
Diamond
|
|
|
L.K. Wood Blvd. to Redwood Ave.
|
|
|
Camp Curtis
|
|
|
HSU Library Circle
1262
|
:34 |
|
14th & B Streets, Arcata
3991
|
:35 |
|
Union at 7th
|
:38 |
|
Community Center
|
:40 |
|
Parkway Apartments
|
:41 |
|
Buttermilk & Bayside
|
:43 |
|
Chester & Beverly
|
:45 |
|
Crescent Way (Northside)
|
:46 |
|
Union Street Charter School
|
:48 |
|
14th and Union (Westbound)
|
:50 |
|
14th and B (Westbound)
|
:51 |
|
HSU (Library)
|
:53 |
|
14th and B (Westbound)
|
:55 |
|
Transit Center
|
:57 |