Marin Transit
Marin Transit is a public bus agency in Marin County, California, in the United States. Originally formed in 1964 as Marin County Transit District (MCTD), Marin Transit was re-branded on 30 July 2007 and now provides a variety of fixed-route and demand-response services using contractors.
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| Founded | 1964 |
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| Headquarters | 711 Grand Avenue, Suite 110, San Rafael |
| Service area | Marin County, California |
| Service type | transit bus, school bus, paratransit |
| Routes | 30 |
| Hubs | San Rafael Transit Center |
| Stations | Marin City: Donahue & Terners Novato: Redwood & Grant San Anselmo: San Anselmo Hub (Center & Sir Francis Drake) |
| Operator | Golden Gate Transit MV Transportation Marin Airporter Whistlestop |
| Website | Marin Transit |
History
Marin Transit was formed by a vote of the people of Marin County in 1964 and was given the responsibility for providing local transit service within Marin County. It has since played a key role in providing local transit service within the county through various funding sources (Measure A Funds, State Transportation Development Act Funds, fares, property taxes and Federal Section 5311 rural transit funds).[1] For a history of Marin Transit service in relation to Golden Gate Transit, click here.
Fixed-route bus service
Marin Transit serves all major cities, towns, and communities within Marin County except Muir Beach, Nicasio, and Peacock Gap (East San Rafael). Route information listed below is current as of 10 June 2018.[2][3]
See Golden Gate Transit for information on Regional and Commute bus routes serving Marin County, which have no affiliation with Marin Transit.
Regular service
| Route | Direction | Terminals | Days of Operation | Cities, Communities, and Attractions Served | Schedule Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/East Terminal | South/West Terminal | |||||
| 17 | North-south | San Rafael Transit Center | Sausalito Ferry Terminal | Daily | San Rafael, Larkspur Landing, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Strawberry, Mill Valley, Tam Valley, Marin City, Sausalito | Route 17 Schedule |
| 22 | San Rafael Transit Center | Marin City (Donahue & Terners) |
Daily | San Rafael, San Anselmo, Ross, College of Marin, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Strawberry, Marin City | Route 22 Schedule | |
| 23 | East-west | San Rafael (Shoreline Parkway at Target) |
Fairfax (Broadway & Bolinas/Sir Francis Drake & Claus) |
Daily | Canal, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax | Route 23 Schedule |
| 23X | Canal (Kerner & Larkspur) |
Fairfax Manor (Sir Francis Drake & Glen/Olema) |
Weekdays | Canal, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Manor | ||
| 29 | Canal (Kerner & Larkspur) |
Marin General Hospital | Weekdays | Canal, San Rafael, Larkspur Landing, Greenbrae, Kentfield, College of Marin, Marin General Hospital | Route 29 Schedule | |
| 35 | North-south | Novato (Redwood & Olive) |
Canal (Kerner & Larkspur) |
Daily | Novato, Ignacio, Northgate, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, Canal | Route 35 Schedule |
| 36 | Canal (Kerner & Larkspur) |
Marin City (Donahue & Terners) |
Daily | Canal, San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Marin City | Route 36 Schedule | |
| 49 | Novato (Redwood & Olive) |
San Rafael Transit Center | Daily | Novato, Ignacio, Hamilton, Terra Linda, Northgate, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael | Route 49 Schedule | |
| 71X | Novato (Redwood & Olive) |
Sausalito Ferry Terminal | Weekdays | Novato, Ignacio, San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Mill Valley, Marin City, Sausalito | Route 71 Schedule | |
| 219 | East-west | Tiburon (Ferry Terminal) |
Strawberry (Reed & Belvedere) |
Daily | Tiburon, Belvedere, Strawberry | Route 219 Schedule |
| 219F | Weekdays | Tiburon, Belvedere, Strawberry | ||||
| 228 | San Rafael Transit Center | Fairfax Manor (Sir Francis Drake & Bank/Olema) |
Daily | San Rafael, Larkspur Landing, Greenbrae, Marin General Hospital, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Manor | Route 228 Schedule | |
| 233 | North-south | Santa Venetia (Vendola & Estancia) |
San Rafael Transit Center | Daily | Santa Venetia, Marin Civic Center, Dominican University, San Rafael | Route 233 Schedule |
| 245 | Terra Linda (Smith Ranch & Yosemite) |
San Rafael Transit Center | Daily | Terra Linda, Kaiser Hospital, Northgate, San Rafael | Route 245 Schedule | |
| 251 | San Marin (San Marin & San Andreas) |
Hamilton (Hamilton Theatre Parking Lot) |
Daily | San Marin, Novato, Novato Community Hospital, Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, College of Marin (Indian Valley Campus), Ignacio, Hamilton | Route 251 Schedule | |
| 257 | College of Marin (Indian Valley Campus) |
San Rafael Transit Center | Weekdays | Indian Valley Campus, Ignacio, Hamilton, Marinwood, Terra Linda, Kaiser Hospital, Northgate, Dominican University, San Rafael | Route 257 Schedule | |
Note: Italicized locations are served on select trips only.
West Marin Stagecoach and Muir Woods Shuttle
| Route | Direction | Terminals | Days of Operation | Cities, Communities, and Attractions Served | Schedule Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/East Terminal | South/West Terminal | |||||
| 61 | East-west | All trips: Marin City (Donahue & Terners) |
Bolinas (Wharf & Brighton) |
Daily | Sausalito, Marin City, Tam Valley, Tamalpais High School, Stinson Beach, Bolinas | Route 61 Schedule |
| Select weekend trips: Sausalito (Ferry Terminal) | ||||||
| 66 | Pohono Street Park & Ride | Muir Woods | Weekends (seasonal) | Pohono Street Park & Ride, Muir Woods | Route 66 Schedule | |
| 66F | Sausalito (Ferry Terminal) |
Sausalito, Marin City, Muir Woods | ||||
| 68 | San Rafael Transit Center | Inverness (Sir Francis Drake & Inverness) |
Daily | San Rafael, San Anselmo, Sir Francis Drake High School, Fairfax, Manor, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls, Lagunitas, Olema, Point Reyes Station, Inverness | Route 68 Schedule | |
Supplemental service
Supplemental routes operate on school days only.
| Route | Direction | Schools Served | Cities and Communities Served | Schedule Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | East-west | Redwood High School | Corte Madera, Paradise Cay | Route 113 Schedule |
| 115 | North-south | St. Hilary School, Willow Creek Academy, Tamalpais High School | Sausalito, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tiburon | Route 115 Schedule |
| 117 | East-west | Neil Cummins School, Hall Middle School, Cove School | Larkspur, Corte Madera | Route 117 Schedule |
| 119 | Redwood High School | Tiburon, Belvedere, Strawberry | Route 119 Schedule | |
| 122 | North-south | College of Marin | San Rafael, San Anselmo, Hamilton | Route 122 Schedule |
| 125 | East-west | Sir Francis Drake High School, Lagunitas School | San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Manor, Woodacre, Lagunitas | Route 125 Schedule |
| 139 | North-south | Terra Linda High School | Terra Linda, Marinwood, Lucas Valley | Route 139 Schedule |
| 145 | Terra Linda High School | Terra Linda, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael | Route 145 Schedule | |
| 151 | San Jose Middle School, Novato High School, San Marin High School | Hamilton, Ignacio, Novato, San Marin | Route 151 Schedule | |
| 154 | East-west | San Marin High School, Sinaloa Middle School | Novato, San Marin | Route 154 Schedule |
Demand-response service
Marin Transit provides four services that do not operate on fixed routes, as well as ADA complementary paratransit.
Marin Transit Connect
Marin Transit Connect[4] provides curb-to-curb service in northern San Rafael on weekdays. On-demand service is available by requesting a ride through the Marin Transit Connect app. Passengers without smartphones can schedule rides by calling a phone number.
Dillon Beach/Tomales Dial-a-Ride
The Dillon Beach/Tomales Dial-a-Ride[5] provides curb-to-curb service from Dillon Beach and Tomales to Petaluma by reservation only. Service operates on Wednesdays.
Novato Dial-a-Ride
The Novato Dial-a-Ride[6] provides curb-to-curb service within Novato by reservation only. Novato Dial-a-Ride, which replaced the EZ Rider service that served only portions of the city, supplements fixed-route bus service and operates to areas not served by buses, including Bahia, Bel Marin Keys, and Black Point. Service operates daily.
Point Reyes Dial-a-Ride
The Point Reyes Dial-a-Ride[7] provides curb-to-curb service from Point Reyes to Novato shopping destinations by reservation only. Service operates the second Monday of each month.
Marin Access
Complementary paratransit (
) service, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is operated within Marin County using the Marin Access name.[8] Service is available to eligible passengers by reservation only. Marin Transit supplements paratransit with the STAR and TRIP volunteer driver programs and Marin Catch-a-Ride program.[9]
Fleet
As of 2020, Marin Transit owns a fleet of approximately 66 buses.
| Year | Fleet numbers | Make | Model | Length (feet) | Propulsion | Quantity | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 | 100, 105, 108-115, 1680 | ElDorado National | AeroTech 240 | 24 | Gasoline | 11 | NA |
| 2010 | 3301-3307 | New Flyer | DE35LF | 35 | Diesel-electric hybrid | 7 |  |
| 2010-2012 | 3060-3069 | ElDorado National | XHF | 35 | Diesel | 10 | NA |
| 2015 | 1501-1504 | Gillig | BRT | 29 | Diesel-electric hybrid | 4 | NA |
| 2015 | 1505-1511 | Gillig | BRT | 40 | Diesel-electric hybrid | 7 | NA |
| 2015 | 1560-1561 | ElDorado National | AeroElite 270 | 27 | Gasoline | 2 | NA |
| 2017 | 1701-1710 | Gillig | BRT | 40 | Diesel-electric hybrid | 10 | NA |
| 2017 | 1760-1761 | ElDorado National | XHF | 29 | Diesel | 2 | NA |
| 2018 | 1801-1802 | BYD | K9S | 35 | Electric | 2 | NA |
| 2019 | 2001-2011 | Gillig | BRT | 40 | Diesel-electric hybrid | 11 | NA |
Marin Transit also uses approximately eight buses owned by the National Park Service, Caltrans, MV Transportation, and Marin Airporter. These vehicles are not reflected in the table above.
Fares
All Marin Transit fixed-route fares and passes are also valid on Golden Gate Transit bus routes within Marin County.[10]
Fixed-route fares
These fares do not apply to the Muir Woods Shuttle. See Muir Woods Shuttle fares in the following section.
| Fare category | Cash fare | Clipper fare | 1-day pass | 7-day pass | 31-day pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $2.00 | $1.80 | $5.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 |
| Youth (ages 5 through 18) | $1.00 | $1.00 | $2.50 | $10.00 | $40.00 |
| Senior (ages 65 and over), Disabled (), or Medicare |
$1.00 | $1.00 | $2.50 | $10.00 | $25.00 |
Notes:
- Up to two children ages 4 and under ride free with an adult.
- Transfers are issued free upon payment and are valid for one-way travel on all Marin Transit and Golden Gate Transit routes within Marin County for 3 hours. Clipper automatically calculates transfers.
School-based Youth Passes are available to students ages 5 through 18 from Marin County schools. Passes are available for $175.00 for 6 months and $325.00 for one year. Passes allow unlimited rides on all Marin Transit fixed routes (excluding Muir Woods Shuttle). However, unlike other Marin Transit fare media, the passes are not valid on any Golden Gate Transit bus routes.
Muir Woods Shuttle fares
Round-trip fares on the Muir Woods Shuttle are $3.00 for adults (ages 16 and over) and free for youths (ages 15 and under). No one-way fares are available. Marin Transit fare media and Clipper cards are not accepted. Fares must be purchased online prior to boarding.
Demand-response fares
Clipper cards are not accepted on any demand-response services.
| Service | Cash fare | 1-, 7-, or 31-day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Novato Dial-a-Ride | Same as fixed-route fares | |
| Dillon Beach/Tomales Dial-a-Ride | $2.50 | N/A |
| Point Reyes Dial-a-Ride | ||
| Marin Access | $2.00 (within 3/4-mile of fixed route) $2.50 (extended trip) | |
Marin Transit Connect fares are $4.00 per trip. The fare is $2.00 for Marin Access users, as well as for all trips to/from fixed-route bus stops. A $40 monthly pass is also available.
Notes
- Marin Transit: About Us
- Marin Transit - Maps and Schedules
- "Marin Transit Rider's Guide, Summer 2018". Marin Transit. 10 June 2018.
- Connect
- Dillon Beach / Tomales Dial-A-Ride
- Novato Dial-A-Ride
- Point Reyes Dial-A-Ride
- Marin Access
- Marin Access Mobility Management Center
- Fares