Hopper Routes

The RTD Hopper is a deviated fixed route bus service connecting Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Lathrop, Thornton, Woodbridge, Acampo, Morada, and Linden to Stockton, Tracy, and Lodi. The Hopper replaces RTD Countywide General Public Dial-A-Ride (DAR), Rural Elderly & Disabled DAR, and County Area Transit (CAT) Fixed Route services during Hopper service hours, in the areas covered by the Hopper service.

Most* RTD Hopper routes will deviate up to 3/4 of a mile for ADA-certified Elderly & Disabled passengers not able to reach the fixed route stops (for certification information, please call 209-982-4514, option 3). Reservations are required 1-2 days in advance for all Hopper deviations. Hoppers will deviate up to three times per trip, not to exceed two deviations per person.

* Hoppers do not deviate in Lodi and Tracy; instead, use Grapeline or Tracer services.

Lodi Grapeline/Dial-A-Ride
Connect to the Grapeline or Dial-A-Ride in Lodi. For Grapeline or Dial-A-Ride information, call (209) 333-6806.

Tracy Tracer
Connect to Tracer in Tracy. For Tracer information, call (209) 831-4BUS.

Additional transit services are provided in Ripon, Escalon, and Manteca by other transit operators. Please contact those operators for additional information.

eTrans Escalon
Connect to eTrans in Escalon.
For information, call (209) 541-6645.

Ripon Transit Service
Connect to Ripon Transit Service in Ripon.
For information, call (209) 599-2108.

Manteca Transit
For Manteca Transit Information, call (209) 239-9236.

* RTD will continue to operate transit service between Lodi, Thornton, Woodbridge, and Arbor Mobile Home Park via its General Public Dial-A-Ride (GP DAR).  For more information on GP DAR, call (209) 946-0520 or visit www.sanjoaquinrtd.com/services/dialaride_rural_gp.htm

Bus Pass Outlets

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