Transportation
Mountain Line
Mountain Line offers fixed route transportation in the Missoula area and Bonner. All buses feature wheelchair accessible lifts and ramps. Drivers assist those with disabilities with such information as locating stops. The buses feature kneeler systems, meaning the bus drops down, to minimize stepping up.
Fares for Mountain Line are as follows:
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• General Cash Fare $1.00 |
The Mountain Line para-transit system is the primary transportation service available to frail seniors and persons with disabilities who are unable to drive or use the Mountain Line fixed route bus service. Para-transit offers curb to curb service in the Missoula area, serving all eligible individuals and those disabled with physical or cognitive limitations. (To be eligible, you must complete professional medical verification forms and applications.)
This system is available 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. You must call to schedule rides two weeks in advance and the cost is $1 each way.
For bus maps and schedules or more information call 728-7682.
Mountain Line Senior Van provides transportation services for persons aged 60+ and persons with disabilities who do not qualify for the ADA Paratransit services. Reservations are required at least 24 hrs. in advance. "Premium Service" is available for those needing special assistance. These services go above and beyond the normal services for an additional fee. These services could include door to door (as opposed to curb to curb) service, assistance with packages, same day service, or transportation outside the service area. Cost starts at $2.00 each way per ride, with additional cost for some out of service area travel.
Medicab
Medicab provides non-emergency medical transportation. It's restricted to medical and psychiatric appointments. One way travel up to 15 miles is $9. Medicab accepts Medicaid patients and Medicaid reimbursement.
Call 728-7682 for more information.