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 Transportation
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| County Connection Link | |
Information: |
(925) 943-1829 |
Applications: |
(925) 680-2066, 680-2067 |
Reservations: |
(925) 938-7433 |
Description: |
An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door transportation system serving disabled residents. |
Service Area: |
Alamo, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. |
Fare: |
$4 each way |
Hours: |
4:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday – Friday |
Eligibility: |
Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes approximately 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 are unable to meet bus at Tri-Delta Transit fixed route bus stops. |
Service Area: |
Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley and Pittsburg, John Muir Medical Center Concord via Concord BART station. |
Fare: |
$2.50 - $5.50 one way, depends if rider is within zone (¾ mile of fixed route) or outside of zone. |
Hours: |
Based on a fixed route service in rider’s area. |
Eligibility: |
Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Applications take 3-4 weeks for approval. |
| Wheels & Dial-A-Ride | |
Information: |
(925) 455-7500 |
Reservations: |
(925) 455-7510 |
Description: |
An advance reservation, dial-a-ride, door-to-door transportation system serving disabled residents. |
Service Area: |
Dublin, Livermore & Pleasanton |
Fare: |
$3.50 one way |
Hours: |
4:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. |
Eligibility: |
Must meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. Approval takes approximately 21 days. |
Additional: |
Para Taxi script for residents of Dublin, Livermore & Pleasanton who are eligible ADA eligible |
Public Transportation
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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+. Must present proof of age or doctor's proof of disability for discount. |
| County Connection | |
Information: |
(925) 676-1976 |
Service Area: |
Alamo, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. |
Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors is $1 each way. Punch card offered – 20 rides for $15. |
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 via Concord BART station. |
Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors: $0.85 each way; Day pass: $1.35 unlimited rides |
Disabled Access: |
Wheelchair accessible service |
| Wheels Fixed Route | |
Information: |
(925) 455-7500 |
Service Area: |
Dublin, Livermore, & Pleasanton |
Fare: |
Discount fare for seniors & disabled $1 each way, monthly pass $18 |
Disabled Access: |
Wheelchair accessible service |
Senior Van Services |
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| 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 lunch program weekdays $2.50 one way. Advance reservation required. |
Service Area: |
Lamorinda and the Walnut Creek Senior Center for lunch program. |
Fare: |
$5.00 one way, $10 round trip for errands and appointments |
Hours: |
Call for schedule. |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60 and resident of Lafayette, Moraga or Orinda |
| Pleasant Hill Senior Van Service | |
Information: |
(925) 671-5272, between 9:30-11 a.m.; Van service requires 24-hour advance reservation. |
Service Area: |
Monday – Friday to Pleasant Hill, Tuesday to Walnut Creek for medical appointments, Thursday to Concord and Martinez for medical appointments, errands. |
Fare: |
$1.50 each way |
Hours: |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+, must be resident of Pleasant Hill. |
| Rossmoor Transportation Services | |
Information: |
Rossmoor Bus and Rossmoor Paratransit, 988-7670; Dial-A-Bus 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 and have resident pass. |
Additional Info: |
Call one hour in advance for Dial-A-Bus, and one weekday ahead (between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) for Rossmoor Paratransit. |
| San Ramon Senior Express Van | |
Information: |
(925) 973-3250 |
Description: |
Door to door pick up and drop off at Alcosta Senior Center, Monday – Friday. Provides rides from Senior Center to local shopping every other Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Requires 24-hour advance reservation. |
Service Area: |
San Ramon |
Fare: |
$2 each way Encore members, $3 each way non-members |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ and resident of San Ramon |
| Walnut Creek Seniors Minibus | |
Information: |
(925) 943-5851 |
Reservation: |
(925) 933-1431 between 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Medical – 2 day in advance |
Description: |
Transportation for errands, medical appointments & social engagements |
Service Area: |
Within city of Walnut Creek, Rossmoor residents meet bus at Safeway |
Fare: |
$1.00 each way or purchase minibus card at Walnut Creek Senior Center |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+, member of Walnut Creek Senior Center. |
Additional Info: |
Walkers ok, no wheelchairs. Pick up at your home- door to door ride. |
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 upon 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: |
Provided by trained Orinda resident volunteers in their own cars. |
Service Area: |
Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, and Alta Bates in Berkeley |
Fare: |
Free |
Hours: |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., weekdays only. Contact program. |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 65+ or disabled (no wheelchairs) and resident of Orinda |
| Road to Recovery | |
Information: |
(800) 227-2345 |
Description: |
American Cancer Society program: Volunteers transport ambulatory patients to doctors' appointments and treatments. |
Service Area: |
Contra Costa County, or according to driver's availability |
Fare: |
Free |
Eligibility: |
Cancer patients only |
Additional Info: |
Can bring family member to. Program needs 4 business days (not counting day of appt) advance notice to schedule ride. Call for more information. |
| 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, North Alameda County |
Fare: |
Free |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 60+, able to walk with cane, walker, crutches or elbow assistance. Requires in-home assessment. Call for details. |
Private Transportation
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| AA Med Trans | |
Information: |
(707) 552-1193, (707) 310-0762 |
Description: |
Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals. |
Scheduling hours: |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Rates: |
Gurney - $5.25 per mile, $150 load fee, $50 wait fee per hour |
Additional Info: |
Serving Alameda, Contra Costa & San Francisco Counties |
| Cabulence Comfort | |
Information: |
(925) 833-7777 |
Description: |
Wheelchair, gurney and sedan transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals. |
Hours: |
7 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Rates: |
Gurney - $150 load fee, $5 per mile. |
Additional Info: |
Special rates for bariatric patients. Call for more information. |
| Medic Shuttle | |
Information: |
(925) 228-6000, (888) 884-4544 |
Description: |
Wheelchair and gurney transportation to dialysis and hospitals. Direct billing to Medi-Cal for wheelchair transportation. |
Hours: |
8 a.m. – 8 p.m., weekdays and Saturdays. |
Rates: |
Gurney - $130 for pick up plus $3 per mile. |
| United Medical Services | |
Information: |
(925) 446-6800 |
Description: |
Wheelchair only, Dodge Caravan converted for wheelchair transport. |
Hours: |
Rides available 7 days a week by appointment |
Rates: |
$3 per mile, minimum of $15, $15 per hour wait time |
Service Area: |
Central & East Contra Costa County, Livermore, Oakland & Pleasanton |
| VeCare Services | |
Information: |
(925) 300-5595, (925) 300-5494 |
Description: |
Wheelchair and gurney to medical appointments, dialysis, hospitals, etc. |
Hours: |
6 a.m. - 2 p.m. weekdays, Saturday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Rates: |
Gurney - $96 1 - 5 miles one way |
Private Transportation
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| Discount Taxi Service Contra Costa Yellow Cab & DeSoto Company | |
Information: |
(925) 284-1234 |
Description: |
Provides transportation at a 20% discount |
Service Area: |
Contra Costa County |
Rate: |
Call program |
Eligibility: |
Seniors aged 55+ |
| Home Life Senior Care | |
Information: |
(925) 240-5770 |
Description: |
Door through door ambulatory sedan transportation. |
Rate: |
$44 for 2 hour minimum, and $ .55 per mile if driver uses own car. |
| Visiting Angels | |
Information: |
(925) 552-6500 |
Description: |
Door through door ambulatory sedan transportation. Wheelchairs ok but have to be able to transfer. |
Rate: |
$80 for up to 3 hours includes 10 miles, then $26/hr plus $.64/ per mile if additional time and miles are needed. |
| WeCare Home Assistants | |
Information: |
(925) 280-2800 |
Description: |
Door through door ambulatory sedan transportation. |
Rate: |
From Rossmoor $49 for 2 hour minimum, additional time $6 per 15 minute interval, 12 miles total travel. Additional miles are $ .58 per mile. |
For more information please call Senior Services at (925) 947-3300.
Information provided is not recommendations or an endorsement by John Muir Health. Information listed is subject to change and the responsibility of the sponsoring agency or association to update.
