County Connection Link

Information:

(925) 943-1829

Applications:

(925) 680-2066, 680-2067

Reservations:

(925) 938-7433

Description:

An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door transportation system serving disabled residents.

Service Area:

Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek, Alamo.

Fare:

$4.00 each way

Hours:

6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday (limited areas)

8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday (limited areas)

Eligibility:

Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes approximately 21 days.

Tri-Delta Transit Dial-A-Ride

Applications:

(925) 754-6622

Reservations:

(925) 754-3060

Description:

Wheelchair accessible door-to-door transportation for seniors (65+) and disabled people who are unable to meet bus at Tri-Delta Transit fixed route bus stops.

Service Area:

Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley and Pittsburg, Concord (John Muir – Concord Campus and BART).

Fare:

$2.00 - $4.00 one way, depends if rider is within zone (Ύ mile of fixed route) or outside of zone.

Hours:

Based on a fixed route service in rider’s area.

Eligibility:

Must meet ADA eligibility criteria. Applications take 3-4 weeks for approval.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Programs for the General Population

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

Information:

(510) 464-6000

Train Schedule:

(925) 676-2278 or (510) 236-2278

Fare:

Senior discount tickets for people age 65+. Must present proof of age or doctor’s proof of disability for discount.

Brentwood Dimes-A-Ride

Information:

(925) 754-4040

Description:

Available to general public. "Flag-stop" service stops when flagged at intersections along the route.

Service Area:

Brentwood

Fare:

20 cents each way

Hours:

8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

County Connection

Information:

(925) 676-1976

Service Area:

Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.

Fare:

Discount fare for seniors is $0.75 each way. Punch card offered – 20 rides for $10. Free rides from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on fixed routes with RTC Discount Card. Call (925) 676-7500 for more information.

Disabled Access:

Wheelchair accessible service

Tri-Delta Transit

Information:

(925) 754-4040

Service Area:

Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg,

John Muir - Concord Campus and BART.

Fare:

Discount fare for seniors: $0.75 each way; Day pass: $1.25 unlimited rides

Disabled Access:

Wheelchair accessible service

Lamorinda Spirit Van

Information:

(925) 283-3534

Description:

Transportation available to local shopping and medical appointments. Also goes to the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program weekdays at no charge . Advance reservation required.

Service Area:

Lamorinda and the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program.

Fare:

$3.00 one way, $6.00 round trip for errands and appointments

Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons for errands

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 65+ and resident of Moraga, Orinda, or Lafayette

Pleasant Hill Senior Van Service

Information:

(925) 671-5272, between 9:30-11 a.m.; Van service requires 24-hour advance reservation.

Service Area:

Tuesday to Walnut Creek for medical appointments, Thursday to Concord and Martinez for medical appointments.

Fare:

$1.50 each way

Hours:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 55+

Rossmoor Transportation Services

Information:

Rossmoor Bus and Rossmoor Paratransit , 988-7670; Dial-A-Bus 988-7676

and , 988-7670; 988-7676

Description:

Buses operate seven days a week with fixed and flexible routes.

Service Area:

Within the Rossmoor community, Rossmoor shopping center, as well as downtown Walnut Creek.

Fare:

Free

Hours:

Call for schedule

Eligibility:

Must be Rossmoor resident and have resident pass

Additional Info:

Call one hour in advance for Dial-A-Bus, and one weekday ahead (between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for Rossmoor Paratransit.

San Ramon Senior Express Van

Information:

(925) 973-3250

Description:

Door-to-door pick up and drop off at San Ramon Senior Center, Tuesday – Friday. Provides rides from Senior Center to local shopping Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Requires 24-hour advance reservation.

Service Area:

San Ramon

Fare:

$2.00 each way

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 55+ and resident of San Ramon

Walnut Creek Seniors Minibus

Information:

(925) 933-1434 between 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Description:

Transportation for errands

Service Area:

Within city of Walnut Creek

Fare:

$1.00 each way or purchase minibus card at Walnut Creek Senior Center

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 60+

VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION

Caring Hands

Information:

(925) 952-2999

Description:

Volunteer drivers provide transportation, and other helpful services. Requires in-home assessment. Waiting list. Priority is based upon need.

Service Area:

Central and East Contra Costa County

Fare:

Free

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 60+ who live in their own home

Orinda Seniors Around Town

Information:

(925) 402-4506

Description:

Provided by trained Orinda resident volunteers in their own cars.

Service Area:

Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Alta Bates in Berkeley

Fare:

Free

Hours:

Weekdays only. Contact program.

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 65+ or disabled (no wheelchairs) and resident of Orinda

Rides for Seniors - Danville

Information:

(925) 314-3491, ask for Jenn

Description:

Volunteer drivers assist seniors with transportation needs.

Service Area:

Danville and local communities

Fare:

Free

Eligibility:

Danville residents only

Road to Recovery

Information:

(800) 227-2345

Description:

American Cancer Society program: volunteers transport ambulatory patients to doctors’ appointments and treatments.

Service Area:

Contra Costa County

Fare:

Free

Eligibility:

Cancer patients only

Senior Helpline Services - Reassurance Phone Friends & Rides for Seniors

Information:

(925) 284-6161

Description:

Trained volunteers (in their own cars) provide free door-through-door rides to seniors who are no longer driving or able to access other forms of transportation for medical appointments, dental care and grocery shopping.

Service Area:

Contra Costa County

Fare:

Free

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 60+, unable to use public transportation, need to make a commitment to Phone Friends program. Call for details.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

VeCare Services

Information:

(925) 300-5595, (925) 300-5494

Description:

Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals, etc.

Hours:

6 a.m. - 2 p.m. weekdays, Saturday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Rates:

Gurney - $93 one way

- $93 one way

Wheelchair - $49 one way

- $49 one way

Ambulatory Sedan - $30 one way

- $30 one way

Mileage - first five miles free, $2 to $3 for 6 six miles or more

- first five miles free, $2 to $3 for 6 six miles or more

Wait Time Rate - 1st hour free if referred by John Muir Senior Services, prorated from $75 per hour after one hour.

- 1st hour free if referred by John Muir Senior Services, prorated from $75 per hour after one hour.

Stairs – Two to three steps, no charge. Four or more steps, a per step charge applies. Call for more information.

– Two to three steps, no charge. Four or more steps, a per step charge applies. Call for more information.

Medic Shuttle

Information:

(925) 439-7500

Description:

Wheelchair and gurney transportation to medical appointments and dialysis, hospitals, etc. Direct billing to Medi-Cal for wheelchair transportation.

Hours:

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., weekdays. Saturdays, dialysis appointments only.

Rates:

Gurney - $110 round trip within Walnut Creek

- $110 round trip within Walnut Creek

Wheelchair - $275 round trip within Walnut Creek. Call for rates on other areas.

- $275 round trip within Walnut Creek. Call for rates on other areas.

Mileage - $0

- $0

Wait Time Rate - flat rate includes 1.5 hour wait time

- flat rate includes 1.5 hour wait time

Stairs - No

Cabulence Comfort

Information:

(925) 833-7777

Description:

Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals, etc.

Hours:

24 hour call center

Rates:

Gurney - $65 one way

- $65 one way

Wheelchair –$100 one way

–$100 one way

Sedan - $30 for up to 5 miles one way, $35 for 6–11 miles, $40 for 11–15 miles, $50 for 16–25 miles

- $30 for up to 5 miles one way, $35 for 6–11 miles, $40 for 11–15 miles, $50 for 16–25 miles

Mileage – $3–7 for wheelchair, gurney

– $3–7 for wheelchair, gurney

Wait Time Rate – First 30 minutes free

– First 30 minutes free

Stairs – No extra charge (they use a ramp)

– No extra charge (they use a ramp)

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION

Private Errand & Appointment Transportation

Helping Hands

Information:

(925) 462-3167, Jean Sullivan

Description:

Doctors’ appointments, shopping, outings, banking, hair salon, etc. Wheelchairs and walkers. Licensed, insured and bonded.

Rates:

$25-$30/hour, plus $0.35/mile

Discount Taxi Service: Contra Costa Yellow Cab & DeSoto Company

Information:

(925) 284-1234

Description:

Provides transportation at a 20% discount

Service Area:

Contra Costa County

Fare:

Call program

Eligibility:

Seniors aged 55+

Interim Transportation

Information:

(925) 944-5779

Description:

Private transportation to medical appointments

Service Area:

Call to discuss

Fare:

Drop off/pick up round trip $35, escort round trip $50