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Great news for anyone 18 & under in Marin County!

Marin Transit is bringing back free rides on all fixed route services throughout the summer, beginning June 1st!

To take advantage of this program, simply show a valid K-12 school or government-issued ID to the operator when boarding the bus. Younger children, under age 5, must be accompanied by an adult. 

Children and teens can take public transit to their favorite summer destinations - parks, rec centers, summer jobs, and even great places to spend the day like the Northgate Mall, Stinson Beach, or Vintage Oaks!

Ready to climb aboard? Plan your trip today for a summer of fun!

¡Buenas noticias para cualquier persona menor de 18 años en el condado de Marin!

¡Marin Transit está trayendo de vuelta viajes gratis en todos los servicios de ruta fija durante todo el verano, a partir del 1 de junio!

Bay Area transit agencies rode a wave of increasing ridership in the first three months of the year that was felt across the region. Many agencies posted double digit gains in ridership compared with the same period last year. Caltrain led the charge with a 50% ridership increase over the first three months of 2025 fueled largely by the agency’s switch to an all-electric service. The nine agencies reporting gains handled a combined total of 3.24 million more trips from January through March compared with the same period in 2024.

Caltrain was not alone in seeing a major ridership increase during the first three months of the year:

•  Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) saw a ridership bump of 38%. That increase means SMART’s ridership averaged 134% of pre-pandemic levels.
• San Francisco Bay Ferry had a 21% increase from a year ago. That number is 47% higher than ridership in 2023.
• Golden Gate Ferry ridership increased nearly 16% from last year and 40% from 2023.
• Ridership for Marin Transit jumped 10%, Petaluma Transit was up 7%, and Golden Gate Transit increased 5%.

Larger systems also saw significant ridership growth in the first three months of the year. BART ridership was up almost 6.5% from 2024 while Muni increased by 4%.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, in celebration of Bike to Work Day, all local trips on Marin Transit buses will be free! Join the nationwide celebration of biking during Bike Month this May! Experience the joy of cycling, connect with your community, and support sustainable transportation!

Click here to learn more about bringing your bike on board!

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Marin Transit will join the Canal Alliance for the Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro community fair. Marin Transit staff will host a booth to share information about Marin Transit programs and services, connect with our riders, and collect feedback. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about Marin Transit's plans to develop a bus operations and maintenance facility near the Canal neighborhood. 

Please stop by and see us! Click here for complete event details. 

On April 7, 2025 the Marin Transit Board of Directors approved program changes to the Marin Access suite of programs that will be implemented on July 1, 2025. The complete staff report can be found here. 

The changes will replace the existing voucher-based Catch-A-Ride pilot program with the following: 

1. Intro to Mobility Program for New Riders: A package of offerings designed to expose older adults in Marin County to mobility options, including a one-time monthly pass on Clipper for use on Marin Transit local bus service and a one-time financial incentive of $200 delivered via a mobility wallet to try out new transportation provider(s) of their choice. 

2. MAFA Mobility Wallet: Enhancement of the Marin Access Fare Assistance (MAFA) program to offer an ongoing subsidy of up to $200 per month for use on a range of mobility providers to income qualified individuals via a mobility wallet. 

3. Catch-A-Ride Transitional Program: A transitional program for current Catch-A-Ride pilot program riders who do not have income barriers including a limited duration monthly subsidy via a mobility wallet (up to $200 per month for six months). 

Marin Transit is the Official Transportation Sponsor of this year's Mill Valley Music Festival on May 10th and 11th. All festival ticket holders can ride for free to and from the festival with proof of a ticket or a wristband. 

The festival is a month away, and this year’s lineup is one of our favorites yet! From guitar legend Gary Clark Jr. to funk and disco icon Nile Rodgers & CHIC, plus the jam band all-star group The Crosby Collective—and many more—there’s something for everyone. Plus experience a vibrant mix of local vendors, delicious food options, on-site wineries, craft breweries, and tons of kids’ activities. It’s a joyful gathering that celebrates our community, powered by the makers, creators, and innovators of 94941.  Single-day and two-day tickets are on sale now—get yours here at millvalleymusicfest.com. We can’t wait to see you this May 10-11!

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This Earth Day, April 22, 2025, all Marin Transit local bus trips will be FREE! 

Public transit is the cleanest, greenest way to get around and the benefits of public transit help everyone! By ditching the car and using public transit, you can help reduce carbon emissions, save money on gas, and do your part to keep the air clean. We encourage you to consider using transit on Earth Day and every day!

Need help navigating the system? Use the Marin Transit Trip Planner tool to plan your trip. 

Marin Transit, Golden Gate Transit, and SMART have partnered to improve service in the Highway 101 Corridor. Starting January 12th, riders will benefit from improved service and better connections between services offered by each transit agency in Marin County!

Overview of Schedule Changes:

Effective Sunday, January 12th, 2025, Marin Transit will have schedule adjustments to allow for improved connections. 

Marin County Transit District is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in December 2024! Marin County residents voted to establish the District in 1964 to serve as the operator of local bus service throughout the County. Marin Transit started out with just one employee and has grown to include 19 full-time staff over the last 60 years. The District is proud to operate 13 local bus routes, 4 supplemental routes, and two rural Stagecoach routes, serve the Muir Woods National Monument, and offer a suite of Mobility programs for older adults and people with disabilities. In FY24, over 3 million trips were taken on Marin Transit’s programs and services, serving destinations in all corners of the County including Novato, Sausalito, Bolinas and Dillon Beach and everywhere in between. See below for a brief timeline of key milestones for Marin Transit!

Throughout the month of December, staff will be in the community at the transit stops to thank our loyal riders. See the list below for all of the locations. Please stop by and say hello, we would love to hear how how you use Marin Transit programs and services!

Starting September 9, 2024 - 

The following changes will be implemented on routes 57, 49, 613, and 619 to increase reliability and connectivity with services:

Route 57

The Northbound trip departing the Hamilton Theater Parking Lot at 7:22 AM has been moved to 7:38 AM. This trip will no longer serve the Vintage Shopping Center.

The Northbound trip departing the Hamilton Theater Parking Lot at 2:18 PM has been cancelled. 

A new Southbound trip has been added, departing the Novato San Marin SMART Station at 2:32 PM. 

Route 49

The Southbound trip departing from Novato at 8:00 AM has been moved to 8:02 AM. All timepoints following, except for the San Rafael Transit Center, have been pushed back by 2 minutes.

Route 613 - changes impact Friday service only

On Fridays only - the Westbound trip departing at 6:54 AM has been cancelled. 

Route 619 - changes impact Friday service only

On Fridays only - the Westbound trip departing at 6:42 AM has been cancelled. 

On Fridays only - the Westbound trip departing at 7:35 AM has been moved to 8:13 AM.

On Fridays only - the Westbound trip departing at 7:37 AM has been moved to 8:15 AM.