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A&MRTS is the public bus system that serves Arcata, California, offering several routes that run Monday - Friday, and limited service on Saturdays, Holidays, and CalPoly breaks. The Arcata City Council initiated A&MRTS in 1975. New schedule effective 8/21/2023 includes the addition of a new Green-Gold Route.
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Arcata and Mad River Transit System Fares

Cash, Passes and Tap to Pay

  • Type
    CashTap-to-Pay
  • Single Ride
    $2.00-
  • 2 Hour Unlimited Rides
    -$2.00
  • 1 Day Pass
    $2.50 / $1.50-
  • 7 Day Pass
    $15.00$15.00
  • 31 Day Pass
    $50.00$50.00

Stored Value Passes

  • Type
    RegularReduced
  • $10 Stored Value Pass
    $2.00$1.00
  • $20 Stored Value Pass
    $2.00$1.00