Humboldt Transit Authority News
Squatch the Fare! Youth and Seniors Ride FREE this Summer
June 2, 2026
Busquatch is back Squatching fares for Youth and Seniors!
This Summer, the transit-loving giant, Busquatch, is on a mission to help Humboldt’s youth and seniors get out and explore all that our community has to offer. Summer jobs? Trips with friends? Grandkid adventures? He’s stepping in the only way a local legend can: by squatching the fare!
Youth (17 & under) and Seniors (62+) ride free June 1 – August 31. You may be asked to show your ID
Where Can You Go for Free?
You can ride any of our fixed route services fare-free!
- Redwood Transit System
- Eureka Transit Service
- Arcata & Mad River Transit System
- Southern Humboldt
- North State Express: 299 (Willow Creek and Blue Lake)
- North State Express: 101 (Eureka to Ukiah)
From coastal towns to redwood forests to city centers—if it’s on our map, you can get there fare-free this summer.
How to Ride Fare-Free
It’s easy! No special tickets. No complicated steps.
- Check your route and schedule at RideHumboldt.org
- Show up at your stop
- Hop on and ride
Learn about Flex!
May 14, 2026
Ride Humboldt Flex
Ride Humboldt Flex is an on-demand shared ride service that operates from bus stop to bus stop, which includes existing bus stops and added “virtual” bus stops. It is designed to enhance our fixed route bus systems by offering additional connectivity options within our existing service areas.
Using Flex allows you to plan customized journeys by choosing optimal times and selecting the most convenient bus stops or other approved locations as both your pick-up and drop-off points. However, it’s important to note that Flex is not a door-to-door service. Currently, Flex utilizes dedicated vehicles and open seats on buses in the Dial-a-Ride program to subsidize that service. We aim to grow Flex in the future by introducing more vehicles and potentially extending service hours, based on public interest and available funding.
Visit our Ride Humboldt Flex page for detailed instructions on the app and program.
Eureka Transit System Service Update
April 14, 2026
Eureka Transit System (ETS) Service Update. Thursday April 16, 2026, the following stops are closed due to Construction:
West Avenue and 13th Street
Myrtle Avenue and West Avenue (Burre Center)
6th Street and O Street
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Jueves 16 de abril de 2026, las siguientes paradas están cerradas debido a obras de construcción:
West Avenue y 13th Street
Myrtle Avenue y West Avenue (Centro Burre)
6th Street y O Street
Arcata & Mad River Transit System (AMRTS) and Eureka Transit System (ETS) Service Update
April 9, 2026
AMRTS Service Update: Arcata Red Route bus stop at 11th St and K St will be closed April 13, 2026, through April 15, 2026.
As a reminder, ETS Myrtle Avenue and Sunny Avenue bus stop is currently closed. Please use Myrtle Avenue and Dean Street stop as an alternative.
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Actualización del Servicio AMRTS: La parada de autobús Arcata Red Route en 11th St y K St estará cerrada del 13 de abril de 2026 al 15 de abril de 2026.
Como recordatorio, la parada de autobús ETS en Myrtle Avenue y Sunny Avenue está actualmente cerrada. Por favor, utilice la parada en Myrtle Avenue y Dean Street como alternativa.
Arcata & Mad River Transit System (A&MRTS) Service Update
March 11, 2026
A&MRTS Service Update. Starting March 14 through March 22nd there will be no HHM Shuttle, Green & Gold service, and 7:00 pm-10:00 pm late-night service. Regular service to resume March 23, 2026.
A&MRTS Schedule Change
January 9, 2026
Arcata & Mad River Transit System Service Update. Tuesday, January 20, Red and Gold routes will run 7 am to 10 pm through Friday, May 22. Orange route will no longer run late night on weekdays but will run its normal schedule on Saturdays and holidays.
New Year’s Schedule
December 31, 2025
Humboldt Transit Authority New Year’s Schedule: Regular Service Wednesday December 31, 2025. No Bus Service Thursday January 1, 2026. Regular Schedule Friday January 2, 2026.
ETS Bus Stop Update
December 23, 2025
Bus Stop Update! Until further notice, the Eureka 6th & L St. bus stop will be relocated to 6th and J St. This change only impacts the Purple ETS route.
NSE 299 Schedule Change
December 5, 2025
Starting Friday December 5th, 2025, the North State Express 299 also known as the Willow Creek bus will have a new schedule. The only change on this schedule is the last Eastbound trip will be leaving each stop 5min earlier please see the new schedule below.
Veterns Day
November 3, 2025
Humboldt Transit Authority will operate a Saturday schedule on Tuesday 11-11-2025.
