The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) was formed through a joint powers agreement (JPA) between the County of San Luis Obispo and each of the seven cities incorporated within the County (Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, El Paso de Robles, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo) to provide intercity fixed route service and ADA paratransit service throughout San Luis Obispo County. The following services are provided by RTA.

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RTA Fixed Route Service


RTA operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. with limited schedules on Saturday and Sunday, except the holidays listed below. Route times will vary. Please check respective route schedule. Service is not available on following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
  • Individual Fares vary from $1.25 to $2.75 depending on distance traveled. 
  • Have exact fare - drivers carry no change 
  • Children five years of age or younger ride free when accompanied by a paying passenger 
All RTA buses are Wheelchair-accessible and have front and rear external bicycle racks. Bicycles can be boarded at any bus stop. 

For general information regarding RTA bus service, call 541-2228.

SCHEDULES

RTA Runabout

Runabout Paratransit ADA Complementary Service 
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  • General
  • Hours
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  • ADA Paratransit

RUNABOUT is a county-wide ADA Paratransit program providing ADA complementary (comparable) service, which can offer these special considerations: 

All vehicles are Wheelchair Lift equipped.  Mobility Aids (walkers, canes, crutches), groceries and packages will be accommodated on the vehicle if possible.  

Courteous Drivers will assist passengers to and from the Runabout. However, the drivers cannot lift passengers or enter their residences. Offers priority preferences to ADA certified passengers.

Hours of Operations

Hours of Operation (see exceptions below)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Saturday – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday – 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Runabout service in San Luis Obispo: Weekday Service 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Weekday Evening Service until 10:00 PM (Labor Day to June 15), Weekend Service 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Runabout service in the Five Cities area: Monday – Friday 5:29 AM – 10:17 PM, Saturday – 6:29 AM – 8:17 PM, Sunday – 6:29 AM – 7:17 PM

Costs

General Public $5 plus 50 cents for each Service Area Zone crossed for a one-way trip.   ADA fares are double the regular one-way bus fare for the same trip distance.

ADA Paratransit

ADA Paratransit service is provided in accordance with the following Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 criteria: 

1.    Rider is certified and their trip is eligible to receive ADA Paratransit service. 
2.    Pickup and drop-off points are within 3/4 mile of regular bus route(s). 
3.    Trip Times are comparable with regular bus service. 
4.    For further ADA information please call the Paratransit Coordinator at (805) 781-4363. 

Runabout ADA Information and Application

Avila Beach Trolley
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Avila Beach Trolley

Welcome to the home of the Avila Beach Trolley!

Whether you're a visitor or a local, let us do the driving while you enjoy a scenic tour of Avila Beach, Avila Valley and northern Shell Beach.
For information on our stop times and locations click here.
Hours of Operation: Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:55 pm with additional service on holiday Mondays

Cambria Village Trolley
Cambria Village Transit
Avila Beach Trolley

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Trolley Route Change on Moonstone Beach

Click Moonstone Beach Route Change for information on temporary scheduling changes due to construction of Leffingwell Landing bridge.

Trolley History
In 1996, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) approved grant funding for a shuttle bus transit service to meet Cambria's transportation needs. Since then, this pilot program has evolved into an important transportation resource for residents and tourists alike. While it is a free service, donations are gratefully accepted on the vehicle. The trolley is operated under contract by a joint venture between Ride-On Transportation and Southland Transit, Inc. and is administered by Regional Transit Authority (RTA).

Schedule
The trolley  operates throughout the year between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from June 1-September 4 - Thursday through Monday only and September 5-May 31 - Friday through Monday only.  For a complete detailed schedule, please click on Trolley Schedule.

Advertising spaces are available on the outside of the trolley for promoting Cambria businesses.  For information on this unique business-building opportunity, please call 781-4472.

Nipomo Dial-A-Ride


Shandon/Paso Dial-A-Ride




The Shandon/Paso Dial A Ride.  Travel with YOU in Mind!

 Click Here to See Our Brochure

The Shandon/Paso Dial A Ride offers riders  door-to-door transportation within the community of Shandon and to locations in Paso Robles.  With this customized service, YOU decide where and when to be picked-up.  With no set timetables, and destinations of YOUR choice, the Shandon/Paso Dial A Ride offers affordable travel designed around your needs.
  • Service available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Pick-up at your door and drop off to most locations in Shandon and Paso Robles
  • Connections to Regional Transit Authority’s Route 9 bus, Paso Express, and the North County Shuttle at Paso Robles Train Station for additional travel throughout the county
  • Fare is $4.00 per one-way trip
  • Travel by reservation ONLY.  To guarantee your ride, please call (805) 226-4242 by 12:00 noon the day before your trip.  Same day requests may be honored if space is available.
  El Shandon/Paso Dial A Ride les ofrecerá transportación puerta a puerta dentro de la comunidad de Shandon y a locaciones en Paso Robles. Con esto servicio personalizó, USTED decide a donde y cuando será recogido. Con ningunos horarios, y destinos fijos de SU propia elección, el Shandon/Paso Dial A Ride ofrece viajes económicos diseñado alrededor de sus necesidades.
  • Servicio disponibles los lunes, miércoles y viernes desde 8:00 AM hasta las 5:00 p.m.
  • Los recogen en su puerta  y los dejan en casi todas localidades dentro de Shandon y Paso Robles
  • Conexiones a la ruta 9 de RTA, Paso Express y el North County Shuttle a Paso Robles Train Station para viajes adicionales por todas partes del condado
  • La tarifa es $4.00 por cada viaje de un solo sentido
  • Viaje con reservación SOLAMENTE. Para garantizar su viaje, por favor llame al (805) 226-4242 antes de las 12:00 del medio día, un día antes. Solicitudes del mismo día serán honorados solamente si hay espacio disponible.

South Bay Dial-A-Ride

South County Area Transit (SCAT)
The South County Area Transit (SCAT ) was formed in 1978  through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to provide intercity fixed route public transportation service within the three incorporated cities in the southern portion of San Luis Obispo County (Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach and Pismo Beach) and Oceano, which is in the unincorporated portion of San Luis Obispo County.  

In 1997, the SCAT Board of Directors, by contract, appointed the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority to administer the South County Area Transit's administrative and financial functions.

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ROUTES 21, 23 & 24
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GENERAL INFORMATION      

South County Area Transit  (RTA- SCAT) provides fixed schedule public transportation in the Five-Cities area, which includes Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Oceano.

For lost articles left on buses, phone (805) 481-7801.  You may board the bus at any established RTA-SCAT bus stop.  

Bicycle racks are available on all RTA-SCAT buses. First come, first served.

All RTA-SCAT buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

FIVE CITIES SHUTTLE -- for information on our Five Cities Shuttle for senior riders, please click here .

 

DAYS OF SERVICE

RTA-SCAT operates routes 21, 23 and 24 seven days a week. Operating times differ between routes, please see route schedules for specific hours of service.

RTA-SCAT does not operate on the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

On Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, RTA-SCAT operates according to the Sunday schedule.


FARES
Drivers do not make change.  Exact change is required.
Regular                   $1.00
Senior (65+)           $0.50
Disabled                 $0.50
Children                  Free
Children 5 years of age or younger ride free when traveling with a regular-fare adult.
(Limit one child per paying adult. Additional children pay regular fare)


RTA-SCAT Transfer Points 

Transfers between South County Area Transit Routes 21 and 24 and Regional Transit Authority Route 10 can be made at the Pismo Beach Prime Outlets. Limited connections can be made between all SCAT routes and RTA Route 10 at Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach. Click here for the RTA Route 10 schedule: RTA Route 10 English or RTA Ruta 10 Español .

Transfers between SCAT routes are free, however only one transfer per paid fare may be made. Need to Connect to Route 10? Let the driver know when you board. You will need to pay an additional full fare to ride any subsequent buses or you may purchase a Regional Day Pass from you driver for only $4.50; good all day on all fixed routes in San Luis Obispo County.

PASSES

Passes are available at Arroyo Grande High School (SCAT Punch Pass only), and the SLO Regional Transit Authority.

~ Arroyo Grande City Hall,             214 E. Branch St.
~ Arroyo Grande High School        Valley Road @ Fair Oaks Ave.
~ Grover Beach City Hall,               154 S. 8th St...
~ Pismo Beach Chamber,              581 Dolliver St.
~ San Luis Obispo RTA,                1150 Osos St. #206 SLO

Regional DAY Pass - Unlimited rides on ALL RTA, SLO Transit, SCAT, Paso Express and North County Shuttle routes for the date indicated. Available at any Pass Sales outlet or on any SCAT bus.        All Users        $4.50

SCAT Daily Pass  - Unlimited rides on ALL SCAT (only) routes for the date indicated. Available at any Pass Sales outlet or on any SCAT bus.    All Users        $3.50

Monthly Pass - Unlimited rides on ALL SCAT Routes for the month indicated.
General Public          $30.00             Seniors (65-79)/Disabled                  $15.00

Punch Pass - 20 one-way rides on ANY SCAT route. No expiration date.
General Public          $16.00             Seniors (65-79)/Disabled                  $8.00

Region ALL Pass - Good for unlimited rides on ALL SCAT, RTA, Paso Express, North County Shuttle and SLO Transit routes for the month indicated.
General Public:         $57.00            seniors (65-79)/Disabled/Students (K-12):   $28.00

V.I.P. Pass- Unlimited rides for seniors 80 or older on ALL RTA, SLO Transit, SCAT, Paso Express and North County Shuttle routes. Must obtain photo I.D. from RTA. Call 781-4472 for details.
Seniors 80+: FREE

ADA Eligible Passengers
ADA Paratransit customers that present a “Certificate of Eligibility for ADA Paratransit Service” I.D. card may ride all RTA and SCAT routes for free.

 


SCAT RULES FOR A SAFE RIDE 

  • To ensure a safe and pleasant ride for all bus riders, please observe the following rules when riding an SCAT bus:
  • NO smoking, food or drinks in the bus;
  • NO loud music on the bus;
  • NO standing or sitting in the step wells or in front of the white line;
  • NO animals on the bus (except service animals);
  • DO NOT willfully disturb other riders;.
  • NO items allowed in aisles or wheelchair spaces. Luggage and carry-on items (including folded strollers) must be stored behind any forward facing seat. Babies must be held by an adult;
  • Front seats are reserved for seniors and passengers with disabilities;
  • Shirts & shoes must be worn when traveling on an SCAT bus.
  • Children 5 years of age or younger ride free when traveling with a regular-fare adult. (Limit one child per paying adult. Additional children pay regular fare).
  • No smoking, drinking, eating or bare feet is allowed on SCAT buses.

DIRECTOR
REPRESENTATION
ELECTED OFFICE
John P. Shoals,  Chairperson
City of Grover Beach
Mayor
Jim Guthrie, Vice-Chair
City of Arroyo Grande
City Council Member
Shelly Higginbotham
City of Pismo Beach
Mayor Pro Tem
Adam Hill
County of San Luis Obispo
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Templeton Shuttle

The Templeton Dial A Ride. Travel with YOU in Mind!

Click Here to See Our Brochure

The Templeton Dial A Ride offers riders door-to-door transportation from their homes to most locations in Templeton including Villa Paseo.  With this  customized service, YOU decide where and when to be picked-up.  With no set timetables, and destinations of YOUR choice, the Templeton Dial A Ride offers affordable travel designed around your needs.
  • Service available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Pick-up at your door and drop off to most locations in Templeton including Villa Paseo and Twin Cities Hospital.
  • Hourly connections to Regional Transit Authority’s Route 9 bus and the North County Shuttle at Las Tablas Park & Ride for additional travel throughout the county (limited connections on Saturdays)
  • Fare is $2.00 per one-way trip
  • Travel by reservation ONLY.  To guarantee your ride, please call (805) 226-4242 by 12:00 noon the day before your trip.  Same day requests may be honored if space is available.
Templeton Dial A Ride  les ofrecerá transportación puerta a puerta dentro de la comunidad de Templeton incluyendo Villa Paseo. Con esto servicio personalizó, USTED decide a donde y cuando será recogido. Con ningunos horarios, y destinos fijos de SU propia elección, el  Templeton Dial A Ride ofrece viajes económicos diseñado alrededor de sus necesidades.
  • Servicio disponibles los martes, jueves y sábados desde 8:00 AM hasta las 5:00 p.m.
  • Los recogen en su puerta y los dejan en casi todas localidades dentro de Templeton incluyendo Villa Paseo y Twin Cities Hospital.  
  • Conexiones por hora a la ruta 9 de Regional Transit Authority y el North County Shuttle a Las Tablas Park & Ride para viajes adicionales por todas partes del condado (las conexiones limitadas los sábados)
  • La tarifa es $2.00 por cada viaje de un solo sentido
  • Viaje con reservación SOLAMENTE. Para garantizar su viaje, por favor llame al   (805) 226-4242 antes de las 12:00 del medio día, un día antes. Solicitudes del mismo día serán honorados solamente si hay espacio disponible.

SLO Regional Rideshare

 

Regional Transit Authority Administrative Office
1150 Osos Street, Suite 206
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone:
805-781-4472
Fax:
805-781-1291
Email:

 
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