Rural Transit

Rural Transit is for everyone!

A service of the Area 10 Agency on Aging, Rural Transit offers bus service to everyone in Monroe, Owen, and Lawrence Counties. You can ride no matter your age or physical abilities, however, riders under 12 years of age are required to be accompanied by an adult.

Rural Transit offers various transportation services. Express Services offer you opportunities to travel among Spencer, Ellettsville, and Bloomington Monday through Friday. Demand Response offers round-trip service between specific points within the county Monday through Friday. Trips are scheduled based on space and availability.

Fares
Adults using Express services pay $1.00. Two-county fare is $2.00. Demand Response services are $3.00 each way.

20-Ride Express bus passes are available for $18.00. Transfers to and from Bloomington Transit and the Indiana University Campus Bus Service are free.
10-Ride Demand Response bus passes are available for $25.00.

Special Services
Call Rural Transit for these special services (Toll Free 1-800-844-1010 or 812-876-1079): Wheelchair lift (ADA compliant) and scheduled pick-up and drop-off within Rural Transit service area. Rural Transit is a Medicaid transportation provider. Medicaid recipients are encouraged to call our dispatcher for more information.

Rural Transit Phone Numbers
Monroe County: (812) 876-1079
Owen County: (812) 829-6066
Lawrence County: (812) 277-9615
Putnam County: (765) 848-1508
Toll Free in Indiana: (800) 844-1010

Rural Transit Email

Advertising
Are you looking for inexpensive advertising with high visibility in four counties?  Rural Transit’s buses offer prime space to promote your business, nonprofit, or religious organization.  Last year we provided 215,000 rides, and our numbers and routes are quickly expanding.   All you have to do is provide an 18” by 42” inch sign for exterior advertising, or provide a poster for interior space.  We offer advertising rates as low as $20 per month. For more information, please contact Susanna Foxworthy at [ email ] or call 812-876-3383.  

Click here  to download our advertising form.