PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
239-TRIP (8747)

North County Shuttle
Demand Response Service (Dial-A-Ride)
Fixed Route Service (PRCATS)
Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Greyhound
Amtrak (train)
Publications

Related Links
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA)
Ride-On (805) 541-TRIP (8747)
Runabout (805) 541-2544
Taxi Cabs Ordinance, Chapter 5.40 Municipal Code

North County Shuttle

Beginning August 14, 2006, Paso Robles Transit Route C and the Atascadero El Camino Shuttle combined to form the new North County Shuttle.

The new route offers direct bus service from Atascadero through Templeton to Paso Robles and Cuesta College requiring no transfers. The shuttle runs every hour 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It also runs 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays but will not serve the college.

Because the NCS now serves Cuesta College, RTA Route 9 no longer will serve the college, this change made it possible to provide hourly service throughout the day connecting Paso Robles, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo. All buses are lift equipped to serve the mobility impaired and feature bicycle racks.

Contact 239-TRIP (8747) or 466-7433. More information on service schedule, map, hours and fares is available in the North County Shuttle Rider's Guide.

Demand Response Service

Dial-A-Ride (DAR) is a demand-response public transit service providing curb-to-curb service anywhere within city limits. All buses are lift equipped to serve the mobility impaired. Contact 239-TRIP (8747). More information on service schedule, map, hours and fares is available in the Paso Robles Transit Brochure [pdf:545k/2pp].

Fixed Route Service

Fixed-route transit service, PRCATS, operates along designated routes within city limits. PRCATS is open to the general public, and provides a low-cost transportation alternative. To use PRCATS, simply arrive at a designated bus stop anywhere in the City. Buses are lift-equipped to serve the mobility impaired and feature bicycle racks. Contact 239-TRIP (8747). More information on service schedule, map, hours and fares is available in the Paso Robles Transit Brochure [pdf:545k/2pp].

PRCATS Folleto en Español [pdf:495k/2pp].

Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Route 9

Regional Transit Authority (RTA) serves Paso Transit Center, San Miguel, Templeton Park and Ride,  Paloma Park in Atascadero, Santa Margarita, Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo. Service routes, rates, and a detailed map are available at the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) website or by calling 805-781-4472.

Greyhound

The City of Paso Robles is the official agent for the Greyhound depot. The depot is located within the Transit Center Facility located at 800 Pine Street. Hours of operations are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Contact them at (805) 238-1242 or visit the Greyhound website.

Amtrak

The Amtrak depot is also located within the Transit Center Facility located at 800 Pine Street. The Coast Starlight makes two stops daily, one going southbound at 1:36 p.m. and one going northbound at 4:45. There are no ticket sales on site; however, tickets may be purchased on the train, over the phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245), or on Amtrak's Website.

Publications

Copies of the draft Short Range Transit Plan and Marketing Plan are available for public inspection in the Library during regular hours.  A copy is also available with the City Clerk’s Office and Department of Administrative Services and on the City’s web site.  Any inquiries and/or questions should be directed to Jim Throop, Department of Administrative Services, at 237-3999.

Transit Report
The Monthly Transit Report presents fare revenues and expenditures, vehicle operating statistics vs. fare ratio, and  a six-year comparison in ridership, all for the current month.