Public Transportation
Take Public Transportation to travel to shopping areas, County services and Albany.
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**Schedules and fares are subject to change. Buses may be a few minutes early or late depending on traffic and/or weather**
Bus Routes
Shopping Shuttle - Hudson/Greenport
Monday through Saturday Service
Click here to view schedule
County Bus - Philmont/Claverack/Greenport/Hudson/Germantown/Ancramdale/Copake
Monday through Thursday Service
Each day of the week is a different route, serving different parts of Columbia County
Click here to view schedule
Albany Commuter - Hudson/Greenport/Stottville/Kinderhook/Valatie/Schodack/Albany
Monday through Friday Service
Four round trips along the western part of Columbia County to Albany
Click here to view schedule
After-School - Hudson/ Greenport/Stottville/Claverack
Monday through Friday Service
From Hudson City Schools, take a bus to after-school programs in Hudson. After the program, take the after-school bus home.
Sign Up for through the participating youth program HERE
Summer Youth Bus
Monday through Friday Service
Free transportation for youth to and from summer programs.
The bus makes stops in Philmont, Stottville, Greenport, Claverack, and Hudson. The summer programs include Oakdale, Kite's Nest, Hudson Area Library, Perfect Ten, and Promise Neighborhood. Sign up through the participating summer program organization.
Monday through Saturday Service
Click here to view schedule
County Bus - Philmont/Claverack/Greenport/Hudson/Germantown/Ancramdale/Copake
Monday through Thursday Service
Each day of the week is a different route, serving different parts of Columbia County
Click here to view schedule
Albany Commuter - Hudson/Greenport/Stottville/Kinderhook/Valatie/Schodack/Albany
Monday through Friday Service
Four round trips along the western part of Columbia County to Albany
Click here to view schedule
After-School - Hudson/ Greenport/Stottville/Claverack
Monday through Friday Service
From Hudson City Schools, take a bus to after-school programs in Hudson. After the program, take the after-school bus home.
Sign Up for through the participating youth program HERE
Summer Youth Bus
Monday through Friday Service
Free transportation for youth to and from summer programs.
The bus makes stops in Philmont, Stottville, Greenport, Claverack, and Hudson. The summer programs include Oakdale, Kite's Nest, Hudson Area Library, Perfect Ten, and Promise Neighborhood. Sign up through the participating summer program organization.
Tickets and Fares
2022 County Holidays - No Transportation
There will be no public transportation on County holidays. Please see the list of holidays below.
New Years Day - Friday, December 31, 2021
Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 17, 2022
President's Day - Monday, February 21, 2022
Memorial Day - Monday, May 30, 2022
Independence Day - Monday, July 4, 2022
Labor Day - Monday, September 5, 2022
Columbus Day - Monday, October 10, 2022
Election Day - Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Veterans Day - Friday, November 11, 2022
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 24, 2022
Christmas - Monday, December 26, 2022
**Please note: County offices are closed the day after Thanksgiving but the Public Transportation is running on a regular schedule**
Passenger Policies
Columbia County Transit recognizes its obligation to transport the public in a safe and efficient manner, and to provide a pleasant and clean atmosphere in which to ride. Accordingly, Columbic County Transit has put into effect the following passenger behavior guidelines
Click here to view the passenger policies
Click here to view the passenger policies
Accessibility
Columbia County Public Transportation will deviate up to 3/4 mile off the route to pick up those individuals who cannot get to a scheduled pick-up.
For information and reservations, please call by 4pm the day prior to the ride at: 518-672-4901
For information and reservations, please call by 4pm the day prior to the ride at: 518-672-4901
Senior Transportation
Provided by Columbia County Office of the Aging
Seniors aged 60 and over who are unable to drive, have no means of travel or are restricted from driving due to
medical reasons can make a scheduled appointment for pickup.
To schedule a pickup, call 518-567-3677
Please leave a message with your phone number, name, and the details of the ride needed.
Seniors aged 60 and over who are unable to drive, have no means of travel or are restricted from driving due to
medical reasons can make a scheduled appointment for pickup.
To schedule a pickup, call 518-567-3677
Please leave a message with your phone number, name, and the details of the ride needed.
Additional Transportation
- The Children and Adults Rural Transportation Service (CARTS)
Provides free door-to-door, non emergency medical transportation to Columbia County residents.
The operating hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday - Excluding Holidays.
-The Healthcare Consortium
325 Columbia Street
Hudson, New York 12534
518-822-8020
Click here to review for more information on the CARTS program offered by the Healthcare Consortium.
Columbia County Office for the Aging (age 60+)
Seniors aged 60 and over who are unable to drive, have no means of travel or are restricted from driving due to medical
reasons can make a scheduled appointment for pickup.
To schedule a pickup, call 518-567-3677.
Please leave a message with your phone number, name, and the details of the ride needed.
Catskill/Columbia-Greene/Hudson - Route 711 Teal
Monday through Friday Service
Eight runs a day
www.greenecountytransit.com/Routes-Schedules/Route-711-Teal
Provides free door-to-door, non emergency medical transportation to Columbia County residents.
The operating hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday - Excluding Holidays.
-The Healthcare Consortium
325 Columbia Street
Hudson, New York 12534
518-822-8020
Click here to review for more information on the CARTS program offered by the Healthcare Consortium.
Columbia County Office for the Aging (age 60+)
Seniors aged 60 and over who are unable to drive, have no means of travel or are restricted from driving due to medical
reasons can make a scheduled appointment for pickup.
To schedule a pickup, call 518-567-3677.
Please leave a message with your phone number, name, and the details of the ride needed.
Catskill/Columbia-Greene/Hudson - Route 711 Teal
Monday through Friday Service
Eight runs a day
www.greenecountytransit.com/Routes-Schedules/Route-711-Teal
More Information
Columbia County Public Transportation services are run by Johnston Transportation. For more information on the routes, fares and services,
call 518-672-4901.
call 518-672-4901.
Johnston Transportation LLC
PO Box 867
165 Main Street
Philmont, New York 12565
518-672-4901
PO Box 867
165 Main Street
Philmont, New York 12565
518-672-4901
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Columbia County Transportation along with the Federal Transit Administration is committed to using non-discriminatory practices in the bus service
To File a Title 6 Complaint, click here:
transport.titlevicomplaint.columbiacountyny.com
To File a Title 6 Complaint, click here:
transport.titlevicomplaint.columbiacountyny.com
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- Schools
- School Closings and Delays
- State Agencies
- Tourism
- Town Links >
- Public Notices & Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Resources
- Contact
- Public Transportation
- Translate Website