All of Mountain Line’s services are zero-fare! This means anyone can board a Mountain Line vehicle without having to pay to ride. This applies to bus routes, Paratransit, and Shuttle Van services, as well as special services like the Farmers’ Market Trolley and the Marshall Mountain Line.
Read more about the zero-fare program here.
Printed schedules are available on all Mountain Line buses, at the Mountain Line Transfer Center, and at several locations throughout the service area. You can view or download schedules online here.
You can also see routes and real-time bus locations on your phone using the Transit app.
Please wait at a marked stop to catch the bus. The best way to find a stop on the go is to download the Transit app, which quickly helps you locate the stop nearest your location. You can also find key stops for each route here, noting there may be additional stops along the route not listed on these schedules.
Mountain Line operates seven days a week! Not all routes operate every day, and some routes have different schedules on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. See current route schedules here, or plan your trip on your phone via the Transit mobile app.
Mountain Line operates on most holidays, with closures on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. We operate a Sunday schedule on MLK Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. See the Rider Alerts page for holiday closures or holiday service schedules.
Most Mountain Line routes run:
Please review your specific route end time before heading out.
Most Mountain Line routes run:
Please review your specific route start time before heading out.
Routes 1 and 2 run every 15 minutes from 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, and hourly during the rest of our operating hours. All other routes operate on 30- or 60-minute frequencies. Please review your specific route times before heading out.
Yes! Every Mountain Line vehicle is equipped with a bike rack. Most racks hold up to three bikes. For more information, visit our Bike & Bus page.
See our full Personal Transportation Device Policy here.
Yes. All Mountain Line buses are 100% Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible. Learn more here.
Pets must be confined to a carry-on or lap-size box. Service animals are welcome on board.
Yes. Once on the bus, strollers must be kept out of the aisles. See our full Personal Transportation Device Policy here.
It’s a good idea to catch the operator’s attention to help them see that you want to board the bus, and when it’s dark or dim out, it’s especially helpful to use a flashlight, reflector, or phone light to help them see you.
Items found on a bus or at the Transfer Center are kept for one month. Call (406) 721-3333 for more information.
No, Lolo is outside the district boundaries. However, organizations like the Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association (MRTMA) and Bitterroot Bus serve this area.
