FeedbackMany seniors have daily difficulty getting where they need to go. Fortunately, numerous services in central and east Contra Costa County can help. Here’s a summary of public and private transportation options. If you have an emergency need for medical attention, call 911.
Public Programs for Disabled Seniors |
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| County Connection Link | |
Information: |
(925) 943-1829 |
Applications: |
(925) 680-2066, (925) 680-2067 |
Reservations: |
(925) 938-7433 |
Description: |
Door-to-door transportation for disabled residents available by reservation |
Service area: |
Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek, Alamo |
Fare: |
$4 each way |
Hours: |
Weekdays 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM (limited areas) Sunday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM (limited areas) |
Eligibility: |
Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes about 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 can’t meet buses at fixed route bus stops. |
Service area: |
Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley, Pittsburg, Concord (John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus and BART) |
Fare: |
$2 to $4 one way |
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 Programs for Everyone |
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| 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+. For discount, must present proof of age or doctor’s proof of disability. |
| Brentwood Dimes-a-Ride | |
Description: |
Available to general public. “Flag stop” service stops when hailed at intersections along the route. |
Service area: |
Brentwood |
Fare: |
$0.20 each way |
Hours: |
Weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| County Connection | |
Information: |
(925) 676-1976 |
Service area: |
Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek |
Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors is $0.75 each way. Punch card includes 20 rides for $10. Free rides from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on fixed routes with RTC Discount Card. For more information, call (925) 676-7500. |
Disabled access: |
Wheelchair-accessible service |
| Tri-Delta Transit | |
Information: |
(925) 754-4040 |
Service area: |
Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Martinez, Oakley and Pittsburg, John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus and BART. |
Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors: $0.75 each way. Day pass: $1.25 unlimited rides. |
Disabled access: |
Wheelchair-accessible service |
Senior Van Services |
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| Antioch Senior Bus Service | |
Information: |
(925) 754-1080 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
Service area: |
All of Antioch city limits |
Fare: |
$0.50 each way, limit of three rides a day |
Hours: |
Weekdays 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+ |
Disabled access: |
Wheelchair accessible service requires 24-hour advance reservation. |
| 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 weekday lunch program at no charge. Advance reservation required. |
Service area: |
Lamorinda and the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program. |
Fare: |
$3 one way, $6 round trip for errands and appointments |
Hours: |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons for errands |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 65+ living in Moraga, Orinda, or Lafayette |
| Pleasant Hill Senior Van Service | |
Information: |
(925) 671-5272, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM; 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: |
Weekdays 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ |
| Rossmoor Transportation Services | |
Information: |
Rossmoor Bus and Rossmoor Paratransit, (925) 988-7670; Dial-A-Bus (925) 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 with resident pass |
Additional Info: |
Call one hour in advance for Dial-A-Bus, and one weekday ahead (between 9:00 AM and noon) 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 through Friday. Provides rides from Senior Center to local shopping. Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Requires 24-hour advance reservation. |
Service Area: |
San Ramon |
Fare: |
$2 each way |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ and resident of San Ramon |
| Walnut Creek Seniors Minibus | |
Information: |
(925) 933-1434 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Description: |
Transportation for errands |
Service Area: |
Within city of Walnut Creek |
Fare: |
$1 each way or buy minibus card at Walnut Creek Senior Center |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+ |
Volunteer Transportation |
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| Caring Hands | |
Information: |
(925) 952-2999 |
Description: |
Volunteer drivers provide transportation and other helpful services. Requires in-home assessment. Waiting list; priority is based on 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: |
Rides 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, call for details |
Eligibility: |
Residents of Orinda aged 65+ or disabled (no wheelchairs) |
| 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 patients who can walk 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, must commit to Phone Friends program. Call for details. |
