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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A&MRTS Running Orange Route only
May 16th 2022 A&MRTS will be running Orange Route only Mondays through Saturdays 7am – 7pm
Effective: May 17, 2022
Days
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. Permalink this route
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Alerts
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A&MRTS Running Orange Route only
May 16th 2022 A&MRTS will be running Orange Route only Mondays through Saturdays 7am – 7pm
Effective: May 17, 2022
Days
| Stop | Minutes after the hour |
|---|---|
|
Transit Center
|
:05 |
|
Parkway Apartments
|
:08 |
|
Buttermilk & Bayside
|
:10 |
|
Crescent Way (Northside)
|
:12 |
|
V St. & Ariel
|
|
|
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 |
|
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
|
|
|
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 |
|
HSU (Library)
|
:52 |
|
14th at B St.
1261
|
:54 |
|
Transit Center
|
:56 |
The Red Route is operated by Arcata and Mad River Transit System. It serves downtown Arcata, Greenview Market, Arcata Community Center, Sunny Brae, Humboldt State University, and LK Wood Blvd. Permalink this route
Download a Printable Schedule (PDF)
Alerts
-
A&MRTS Running Orange Route only
May 16th 2022 A&MRTS will be running Orange Route only Mondays through Saturdays 7am – 7pm
Effective: May 17, 2022
Days