Mountain Line will be running on a Sunday schedule on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents’ Day holiday. See Sunday schedule information at the Maps & Schedules page here.
Category: Rider Alerts
1/19: Sunday Schedule for MLK Day
Mountain Line will be running on a Sunday schedule on Monday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. See Sunday schedule information at the Maps & Schedules page here.
1/5: Transfer Center Renovations to Begin Monday
Beginning Monday, January 5, the Downtown Transfer Center building will undergo renovations for long-needed improvements to operations, customer service, and lobby areas. No construction will take place at the TC island, and no changes are anticipated to regular bus operations.
Barricades on the Ryman Street side of the building will be installed during the initial demolition process and will remain for up to two weeks.
While some disruptions to common spaces are to be expected, construction plans allow for the least possible interference with regular TC operations, so lobby and bathrooms will remain open as long as possible. (When the lobby must be closed fully for construction, a bus will be parked at the TC island to serve as a temporary warming and rest area.)
Construction is expected to wrap up in mid- to late spring.
Please observe construction signage around the building and be in touch with any questions at 721-3333. Mountain Line supervisors will remain available at or near the Transfer Center throughout construction.
Holiday Closures
Mountain Line will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1. Service will end one hour early on Christmas Eve, with the last bus departing the Transfer Center at 8:45.
We will run regular weekday service on December 26, New Year’s Eve, and January 2.
12/17: Weather Disruptions
Due to extreme weather on Wednesday, December 17, sudden detours may be implemented without advanced notice. Regular service may be delayed. Please call Customer Service at 721-3333 for up-to-date detour information.
10/11: Homecoming Parade Detours
Higgins and Arthur Avenues will be closed on Saturday, October 11, for the UM Homecoming Parade, requiring detours on Routes 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 12.
Routes 1 and 12 will miss all stops between Beckwith and the Downtown Transfer Center.
Routes 4 and 5 will miss stops on Broadway west of Madison.
Route 6 will miss all stops between Beckwith Avenue and the Downtown Transfer Center.
Route 8 will miss all stops east of Higgins Avenue.
Detours will be lifted as streets reopen, so service may be restored as available. Detours will be lifted by the end of the event at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
For questions or help planning your trip, please call Customer Service at 721-3333.
10/13: Regular Weekday Service on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Mountain Line will continue regular weekday operations on Monday, October 13 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day). The administrative offices will be closed, but Customer Service will be reachable at 721-3333.
9/28: Route 11 Updates
Beginning on Sunday, September 28, Mountain Line’s Route 11 will run along an updated route, traveling inbound along Mary Jane Boulevard to avoid frequent congestion on Reserve Street.
Route 11 will also change its path in both directions to serve existing stops along Palmer Street instead of on American Way and Latimer. Route 2 will continue serving stops on American and Latimer normally.
The inbound stop at England and Tina will be closed, while two new stops (Mary Jane at Canterbury and England at Pleasant View Park) will be indicated by temporary signs until a permanent, accessible stop is installed in 2026. The outbound England and Tina stop will remain in service. (Please note that both stops on England are closed for construction as of September 15, but the outbound stop will return to regular service once construction allows.)
With existing routing, Route 11 frequently encounters significant delays due to traffic congestion. This new route is designed to improve on-time performance, increase service to residential areas and near Hellgate Elementary, and continue serving high-ridership stops to enable passengers to transfer reliably to other transit lines.
Stop locations are selected for proximity to pedestrian paths and likely destinations (like parks and schools), residential accessibility, right of way, and to maintain even spacing with adjacent stops along the route.
For questions or help with trip planning, please get in touch at (406) 721-3333 or [email protected].
9/4: Marshall Mountain Line Pilot to Launch September 13
September 4, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont.—Hikers and cyclists hoping to recreate at Marshall Mountain this fall will be able to catch a ride there on a new Mountain Line service for seven weekends beginning September 13.
The Marshall Mountain Line will run as a temporary pilot program to connect Missoulians to Marshall Mountain Park with zero-fare public transit from the Downtown Transfer Center. The shuttle will run hourly from downtown from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays throughout September and October, with room for up to 16 passengers and up to 16 bicycles per trip. Passengers can board and load their bikes at the TC, at the outbound Missoula College stop, and at the outbound Sha-Ron Fishing Access stop. The shuttles are wheelchair-accessible and will be able to accommodate adaptive cycles upon request.
“Mountain Line connects people to the community, and outdoor recreation is an integral part of life in Missoula,” says Jordan Hess, CEO and General Manager of Mountain Line. “We’re excited to help more people discover Marshall Mountain with fewer barriers and enjoy getting outside on a beautiful fall weekend.”
The Marshall Mountain Line pilot is the product of extensive collaboration and planning among local and regional organizations, including Missoula County (which owns Marshall Mountain), the City of Missoula Parks and Recreation department, Five Valleys Land Trust, and other land managers and nonprofits.
“Partnerships like this keep the community vision for Marshall Mountain Park moving forward,” says Marshall Mountain Park Manager Jackson Lee. “Marshall Mountain has long been a place that embraces new ideas, and we’re especially excited about this one. Thanks to Mountain Line’s leadership, easier and more inclusive access to your all-season public mountain is on its way.”
This service is a short-term effort to connect residents who cannot or choose not to drive to recreation sites. During the pilot, Mountain Line and Missoula County staff will be collecting data and user feedback to inform future seasons of recreation shuttles.
“Our bread and butter is transporting Missoulians to medical appointments, jobs, and educational opportunities, but robust access to social and recreation opportunities is part of what makes transit a lifestyle choice versus a choice of last resort,” Hess says. “This pilot is a public-private partnership to improve access to the outdoors, but sustaining this effort in future years will take community involvement. We look forward to working with the community to find ways to continue to provide innovative transit service in the future.”
The pilot service is a result of innovative leadership by local philanthropic group Izzy Dog, LLC, to study and promote equitable access to public lands. In 2024, Izzy Dog convened local land managers to explore the possibility of a recreation shuttle. Previously, Izzy Dog purchased Marshall Mountain from a private owner in 2021 and held the property until it could be acquired by Missoula County using Open Space Bond funds. Since the transfer of Marshall Mountain to public ownership, Izzy Dog has remained active promoting conservation and equitable recreation programs at Marshall Mountain. Izzy Dog’s efforts have encouraged community support for improvements to the former ski hill through volunteerism and donations to groups like the Friends of Marshall Mountain.
Some existing Mountain Line routes serve trails and other recreation destinations year-round, like Route 5 to the Rattlesnake and Route 4 to Sha-Ron and Milltown, but the Marshall Mountain Line is the first targeted recreation shuttle run by the agency.
Complete details, including route information, schedules, frequently asked questions, and how to support future pilot efforts are available at mountainline.com/marshall.
9/1: Sunday Schedule on Labor Day
Mountain Line will be running on a Sunday schedule on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Please be in touch with any questions or for help planning your trip.