BRT Express
Fast and frequent service within the Stockton Metropolitan Area (SMA)
RTD launched its first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Express Corridor in 2007, which has experienced extraordinary growth in ridership. Since then, RTD has launched four more BRT routes to accommodate our customers’ demand for this high-quality service throughout the system, with Midtown Corridor and MLK Corridor in 2018 as the most recent additions. Over six miles each, these BRT Express routes are key corridors and critical components to building a better transportation system for the city of Stockton.
What is BRT Express?
BRT Express, a high-quality Bus Rapid Transit service, operates with fewer stops, off-board fare collection, and more frequent trips than regular bus service to make it fast, reliable, and convenient. To meet the demand for its most popular service, RTD also employs higher-capacity hybrid articulated buses.
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Hybrid and all-electric buses
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Frequent service with limited stops
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Improved shelters and boarding areas for passenger comfort and convenience
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Pre-paid fares from Fare Vending Machines for faster passenger boarding
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Seamless BRT Express connections at all RTD major transfer locations
Local
Fixed-route service within the Stockton Metropolitan Area (SMA)
RTD Local serves the Stockton Metropolitan Area, connecting RTD’s Express, Intercity, Hopper, and Commuter services. Local routes serve the Downtown Transit Center (DTC), Mall Transfer Station (MTS), and Hammer Transfer Station (HTS).
Hopper
Hop on to connect… throughout Stockton and beyond
Metro Hopper |
County Hopper |
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Metro Hopper is a deviated fixed-route service serving popular destinations throughout the Stockton city limits. With nine routes that operate Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., buses run approximately every hour. |
County Hopper is a deviated fixed-route service connecting Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, and Lathrop.
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In order to accommodate ADA-certified passengers who are not able to reach fixed-route stops, each Hopper can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one mile. The service covers approximately 75% of the Stockton Metro Area for ADA-certified customers with the one-mile deviation. |
Reservations are required two days in advanced for all Hopper deviations. Hoppers will deviate up to two times per trip. Please call (209) 943-1111 and follow the prompt for Access San Joaquin then Dial-A-Ride certification or deviation reservations. |
Intercity
Connecting Stockton to Lodi
Intercity fixed route connects Stockton to Lodi using Hopper vehicles. Route 23, 93, 723 connects with Lodi Grapeline, Amtrak trains and buses, Delta Breeze, and SCT/LINK buses at the Lodi Transit Station.
Commuter
Connecting San Joaquin County to Sacramento and Dublin BART
Purchasing Passes
Fares as low as $7 one way.
Purchasing Commuter bus passes are done easily and conveniently on your mobile device by downloading the Mobile2Go App from the App Store or Google Play Store. You may also purchase directly from the coach operator using cash, exact change only. To view monthly fares, please visit the fares page.
One seat per fare. Please keep your belongings off the seat next to you so that others may sit down. Store luggage under your seat or on your lap. Storage space under seat measures 14” wide, 18” deep, 12” high. RTD is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal items. For additional information, please call (888) 802-WORK (9675).
Park and Ride
Park and Ride lots are free parking facilities for commuters to park their cars and connect with RTD’s San Joaquin Commuter. RTD’s Commuter buses depart for Sacramento and the Bay Area from several Park and Ride locations around San Joaquin County. View Park and Ride locations here.
Van Go!
On-demand rideshare service allowing rural communities to travel anywhere within San Joaquin County
RTD Van Go! will take you anywhere you need to go within San Joaquin County. Travel within zones with three friends for $4. Pick up in rural areas allow you to travel anywhere within and transferring between service area zones. Weekend and holiday service is available when other transportation services are closed.
Free Transfer allows RTD Van Go! passengers to transfer for free to fixed-route bus service. Note: Excludes Commuter buses.
Accessible & Safe vehicles can transport wheelchairs. Drivers are professionally trained, licensed, and prepared to help. Note: Vehicles cannot transport bicycles.
Ride Sharing means you may share a van with other passengers en route to their destinations.
To Book a Trip use the RTD Van Go! app on your smartphone. View the Van Go! How To brochure for a guide to using the app. Pay with Credit/Debit through the app or pay cash to the driver when they pick you up. We recommend booking your trip 48 hours in advance; however, you can book your trip on the same day.
Van Go! App
Service Hours
Seven days a week, including holidays!
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Service Map
Zones |
City |
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One |
Lodi |
Two |
Lathrop, Tracy |
Three |
Manteca, Escalon, Ripon |
Four |
Stockton |
Transfer Points |
Location |
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Zones One and Four |
Chevron/Jack In The Box10858 Trinity Pkwy, Stockton, CA 95219 |
Zones One and Four |
Chevron 10878 N. Hwy 99, Stockton, CA 95212 |
Zones Three and Four |
Starbucks 4895 S. Hwy 99, East Frontage Rd, Stockton, CA 95215 |
Zones Two, Three, and Four |
Starbucks 4895 S. Hwy 99, East Frontage Rd, Stockton, CA 95215 |
Fares
Fare |
One-Way Trip** |
Transfer to Fixed-Route |
Regular |
$4.00 (up to four people) |
Free |
Discount* |
$3.00 |
Free |
*Discount fare valid only for seniors (ages 60 and over), persons with disabilities, U.S. veterans, Medicare cardholders, and all other eligible passengers with a valid Discount Fare Card (DFC).
**Define as travel within a zone. Transferring between zones will require another booking.
Fares subject to change without notice.
Download Printable Van Go! Service Flyer (English)
Download Printable Van Go! Service Flyer (Spanish)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dial-A-Ride
Paratransit services for ADA-certified passengers
