Local 

Fixed-route service within the Stockton Metropolitan Area (SMA)

RTD Local serves the Stockton Metropolitan Area, connecting RTD’s Express, Intercity, Hopper, and Commuter services. Local routes serve the Downtown Transit Center (DTC), Mall Transfer Station (MTS), and Hammer Transfer Station (HTS).

Hopper 

Hop on to connect… throughout Stockton and beyond

Metro Hopper		County Hopper
Metro Hopper is a deviated fixed-route service serving popular destinations throughout the Stockton city limits. With seven routes that operate Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., buses run approximately every hour. In order to accommodate ADA-certified passengers who are not able to reach fixed-route stops, each Hopper can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one mile. The service covers approximately 75% of the Stockton Metro Area for ADA-certified customers with the one-mile deviation. Reservations are required.*		County Hopper is a deviated fixed-route service serving San Joaquin County and providing intercity connections between Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, and Lathrop. With 5 weekday routes that operate from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., approximately every 2 hours, and 2 weekend routes that operate from 8:40 a.m. to 5:13 p.m., approximately every 1 – 2 hours. In order to accommodate passengers who are not able to reach their destinations within a rural area, each County Hopper can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one mile. Reservations are required.* Note: Hoppers do not deviate in Lodi and Tracy. Use GrapeLine or Tracer services instead.

---

*Reservations are required two days in advanced for all Hopper deviations. Hoppers will deviate up to two times per trip. Please call (209) 943-1111 and follow the prompt for Access San Joaquin then Dial-A-Ride certification or deviation reservations

Intercity

Connecting Stockton to Lodi

County Hopper Route 93 connects Stockton to Lodi using Hopper vehicles and connects with Lodi Grapeline, Amtrak, Delta Breeze, and SCT/Link buses at the Lodi Transit Station.

Commuter

Connecting San Joaquin County to Sacramento and Dublin BART

Purchasing Passes

Park and Ride

Park and Ride lots are free parking facilities for commuters to park their cars and connect with RTD’s San Joaquin Commuter. RTD’s Commuter buses depart for Sacramento and the Bay Area from several Park and Ride locations around San Joaquin County. View Park and Ride locations here.

Code of Conduct

Click here to view the Code of Conduct for Commuter service.

How to Book a Trip?

To Book a Trip use the RTD Van Go! app on your smartphone. View the Van Go! How To brochure for a guide to using the app. Pay with Credit/Debit through the app or pay cash to the driver when they pick you up. We recommend booking your trip 48 hours in advance; however, you can book your trip on the same day.

Van Go! App

 

Service Hours

Seven days a week, including holidays!
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fares

Fares subject to change without notice.

Dial-A-Ride

Paratransit services for ADA-certified passengers

RTD offers offers Paratransit Dial-A-Ride for those who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This program is specifically designed for those individuals who due to their disability, are functionally unable to use fixed-route services in San Joaquin County.

This service is available seven days a week by appointment only during SMA service hours and within three-quarters of a mile of SMA fixed routes. Persons interested in this service must obtain certification under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through an application process.

Please note: Service hours vary by area. Please call (209) 943-1111 for more information.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
5:40 a.m. – 9:55 p.m.

Weekend/Holiday Service
8:00 a.m. – 7:04 p.m.

Please check bus schedules for up-to-date hours of operation.

Reservation Phone Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily

Fares

$3.00 one-way
Click Here to Purchase Online

Reservations

Reservations for Dial-A-Ride must be made one to two days in advance. To schedule a ride or check your ride status, please call (209) 943-1111, option 2, option 2.

Arrival & Departure

RTD provides curb-to-curb service. Each passenger is given five minutes to board the bus once the driver arrives. Due to the special requirements of the service, passengers may be picked up any time between their scheduled time and up to 30 minutes after.

Attendants

A Dial-A-Ride passenger who qualifies for an attendant may be escorted by one. When making your reservation, please notify the reservationist if you will be accompanied by an attendant. Attendants ride free. You may also schedule a companion to ride with you (subject to seating availability); companions must pay the regular fare.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made any day prior to your scheduled ride by calling (209) 943-1111, option 2, option 2. Same-day cancellations require at least a two-hour notice. Please make sure to call before the two hours so that the reservation agent has enough time to enter the cancellation into the system, otherwise it will be considered a no-show.

No-Shows

Passengers who fail to board the bus within five minutes of the bus arrival during the pick-up window are considered no-shows. Passengers with excessive no-shows may be temporarily suspended from service.

Dial-A-Ride Guidelines

For your safety and to comply with all applicable laws, all passengers must allow restraining devices to be used to secure wheelchairs at all times. Drivers will assist wheelchair passengers as needed. Passengers may carry packages on board; however, the amount is limited to what passengers or attendants can carry in their hands or on their mobility aids.

For more information call (209) 943-1111.