**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.
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
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
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.
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.
Columbia County Public Transportation services are run by Johnston Transportation. For more information on the routes, fares and services, call 518-672-4901.
Johnston Transportation LLC 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