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2019/2020 School Schedules

It’s time to start thinking about heading back to school!

Find schedules for our 600 series school routes for the 2019/2020 school year below. Note that schedule times on routes may have been adjusted due to bell time changes or to improve on-time performance.

Don’t forget – our Summer Youth Pass is good until the end of August! Get yours for only $35

Lamorinda School Districts

Acalanes Union High School District

Route 603: Lafayette BART – Saint Mary’s College – Campolindo High

Route 606: Orinda BART – Miramonte High  –  Orinda Intermediate  –  Lafayette BART

Route 625: Lafayette BART – Happy Valley Rd – Acalanes High

Lafayette School District

Route 626: Lafayette BART – Stanley Middle School – Saint Mary’s College

Orinda Union School District

Route 606: Orinda BART – Miramonte High  –  Orinda Intermediate  –  Lafayette BART

Mt. Diablo School District

Route 608: VA Clinic – College Park High – Valley View Middle – DVC

Route 611: Concord BART – Oak Grove Rd – Oak Grove Middle

Route 612: Concord BART – Clayton Rd – Concord Blvd – Pine Hollow Middle

Route 613: Oak Grove Middle – Oak Grove Rd – Detroit Ave – Concord BART

Route 614: Pine Hollow Middle – Clayton Rd – Concord BART

Route 615: Concord High – Olympic High – El Dorado Middle – Concord BART

Route 616: Concord BART – Monument Blvd – Oak Grove Rd – Oak Grove Middle

Route 619: Oak Grove Middle – Pleasant Hill BART

San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Route 622: Pine Valley Middle – California High – Crow Canyon Rd

Route 623: Alamo Plaza – Monte Vista High – Camino Tassajara – Crow Canyon Rd

Route 635: Windemere Ranch – Gale Ranch Middle – Dougherty Valley High – Camino Tassajara

Route 636: Iron Horse Middle – Bollinger Canyon Rd – California High – Pine Valley Middle – Dublin/Pleasanton BART

Walnut Creek School District

Route 601: Walnut Creek BART – Rossmoor – Walnut Creek Intermediate

Route 602: Walnut Blvd – Trotter Way – Walnut Creek BART – Walnut Creek Intermediate

Route 605: Creekside Dr – Walnut Creek Intermediate

NEW Weekend Route 335 Starts Aug 11, 2019

New weekend Route 335 will begin service on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Ride for FREE through the end of September 2019!

This new route will serve the San Ramon Transit Center, Bollinger Canyon Rd, Dougherty Rd, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART on Saturdays and Sundays. The route will operate hourly between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Trips will be interlined with Route 321, meaning passengers can stay on the bus to continue on to Danville, Alamo, and Walnut Creek BART.

Try it out for FREE through the end of September 2019! Free rides sponsored by 511 Contra Costa.

Map & Schedule

Saturdays & Sundays
To Dublin/Pleasanton BART
Continues from route San Ramon Transit Center Sunset Dr/Bishop Dr Bollinger Canyon/Main Branch Rd Bollinger Canyon/Watermill Rd Dublin/Pleasanton BART
8:05am8:08am8:18am8:21am8:35am
9:05am9:08am9:18am9:21am9:35am
10:05am10:08am10:18am10:21am10:35am
11:05am11:08am11:18am11:21am11:35am
12:05pm12:08pm12:18pm12:21pm12:35pm
1:05pm1:08pm1:18pm1:21pm1:35pm
2:05pm2:08pm2:18pm2:21pm2:35pm
3:05pm3:08pm3:18pm3:21pm3:35pm
4:05pm4:08pm4:18pm4:21pm4:35pm
5:05pm5:08pm5:18pm5:21pm5:35pm
6:05pm6:08pm6:18pm6:21pm6:35pm
To San Ramon Transit Center
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Bollinger Canyon/East Branch Pkwy Bollinger Canyon/Windemere Pkwy Bollinger Canyon/Blueheart Way Sunset Dr/Bishop Ranch City Center San Ramon Transit Center Continues as route
7:48am7:59am8:00am8:02am8:09am8:18am
8:48am8:59am9:00am9:02am9:09am9:18am
9:48am9:59am10:00am10:02am10:09am10:18am
10:48am10:59am11:00am11:02am11:09am11:18am
11:48am11:59am12:00pm12:02pm12:09pm12:18pm
12:48pm12:59pm1:00pm1:02pm1:09pm1:18pm
1:48pm1:59pm2:00pm2:02pm2:09pm2:18pm
2:48pm2:59pm3:00pm3:02pm3:09pm3:18pm
3:48pm3:59pm4:00pm4:02pm4:09pm4:18pm
4:48pm4:59pm5:00pm5:02pm5:09pm5:18pm
5:48pm5:59pm6:00pm6:02pm6:09pm6:18pm
6:48pm6:59pm7:00pm7:02pm7:09pm7:18pm

Free Rides on Routes 11, 14, & 16 (Monday-Friday)

Starting Monday, July 1, 2019, all rides on Routes 11, 14, and 16 will be FREE for an entire year!

County Connection is offering free rides on three of its weekday bus routes – Routes 11, 14, and 16 – as part of a one-year pilot program starting on Monday, July 1, 2019. All three routes serve the Monument Corridor in Concord and connect from Concord BART to various destinations in Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, including BART stations, Martinez Amtrak and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.

The pilot project is being funded by a grant through California’s Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP), which distributes cap-and-trade proceeds to support a wide range of programs and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deliver other economic, environmental, and public health benefits for Californians.

Maps & Schedules

Route 11

Concord BART – Oak Grove Rd – Treat Blvd – Pleasant Hill BART
Span of Service: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Frequency: 40-90 min

Route 14

Concord BART – Monument Blvd – Pleasant Hill BART – Walnut Creek BART
Span of Service: 5:30 am – 9:30 pm
Frequency: 30 min

Route 16

Concord BART – Monument Blvd – Gregory Ln – Alhambra Ave – Contra Costa Regional Medical Center – Martinez Amtrak
Span of Service: 5:30 am – 10:00 pm
Frequency: 40 min

2019 Summer Youth Pass

2019 Summer Youth Pass
Unlimited Bus Rides
June 1 to August 31, 2019
Ages 6–18
Only $35*

The Summer Youth Pass is the perfect way for youth riders to get around Contra Costa County during the summer. Passholders can take unlimited rides on County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT local and express buses for an affordable, discounted price.

Retail Locations

You can purchase a Summer Youth Pass online or in person by visiting County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, or WestCAT’s sales offices.

County Connection
2477 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord
Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Tri Delta Transit
801 Wilbur Ave, Antioch
Mon-Thurs: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00pm

WestCAT
601 Walter Ave, Pinole
Mon-Fri: 7:30am – 6:00pm

Mail Order

Prefer to pay by check but can’t make it to one of the locations above? Download a mail order form below:

Questions?

Click here for answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.

Have More Questions or Need Help?
Email: store@511contracosta.org
Phone: (925) 322-0365


Program Rules:

Summer Youth Passes are valid on local and express routes operated by County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT. Not valid on Paratransit and Transbay services.

*Actual pass price $60. Advertised $35 price reflects a $25 supplement per pass provided by 511 Contra Costa. Passes receiving the 511 Contra Costa supplement are limited in quantity and available only while supplies last.

The 511 Contra Costa supplement is available to 6-18 year olds who reside, work, or attend school in Contra Costa County only. Proof of eligibility may be required. Limit five (5) passes per household.

Summer Youth Passes are Non-Refundable. No refunds shall be made for purchased passes. Lost or stolen passes shall not be replaced.

Proposed Bishop Ranch Service Restructure

UPDATE (5/28/2019): Based on the feedback received, County Connection has decided to delay the proposed changes to Routes 95X, 96X, and 97X until winter at the earliest. However, the new Route 335 weekend service from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to San Ramon will be implemented starting this August.

At the February 2019 Board of Directors meeting, staff presented a service restructure proposal for routes serving Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. The Board authorized staff to begin the public hearing process for the proposed changes. Staff will conduct the following two (2) public hearings:

  • Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Walnut Creek Council Chambers
    1666 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    San Ramon Community Center, Fountain Room
    12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon

Comments are due by April 26, 2019 and may be submitted in the following ways:

  • In writing to:
    Director of Planning & Marketing
    2477 Arnold Industrial Way
    Concord, CA 94520
  • Via email to help@countyconnection.com
  • Calling Customer Service at (925) 676-7500 (Mon-Fri, 6:30am-6:30pm)
  • At the public hearing in San Ramon or Walnut Creek (see details above)

It is anticipated that the Board of Directors will take action on the proposed service changes at their regular meeting scheduled on May 16, 2019.

Proposed Changes

  • Eliminate Route 95X (see proposed Route 97X changes for alternate service)
  • Re-route Route 96X to terminate at the San Ramon Transit Center
  • Re-route Route 97X to operate between Walnut Creek BART and the San Ramon Transit Center via I-680 and Crow Canyon Rd. The route will also serve the Danville Park N Ride on peak trips going to/from Walnut Creek BART. The route will no longer serve Dublin/Pleasanton BART
  • Implement new weekend Route 335 from San Ramon Transit Center to Dublin/Pleasanton BART

BART Early Bird Express

Beginning February 11, 2019, BART will shift its start of service from 4am to 5am on weekdays to allow extra time for a critical seismic retrofit of the Transbay Tube. This change will last for the duration of the 3.5 year-long project.

Alternative bus service will be provided by several Bay Area bus operators, including County Connection. See below for a map of all Early Bird Express routes. County Connection will operate two routes, Routes 712 and 715, serving BART stations within Central Contra Costa.

Visit the BART website for more information: https://www.bart.gov/schedules/early-bird-express

Ride Route 99X for FREE in February

In partnership with 511 Contra Costa, we’re offering free rides on Express Route 99X for all of February.

With 5 morning and 5 afternoon round trips each weekday, Route 99X is a great way for commuters to reach destinations along Highway 4 and Pacheco Blvd, including County offices, the Pacheco Transit Center and the Shell Oil Martinez refinery. It’s also a fast and convenient way to connect between Amtrak and BART.

No pass is required to ride Express Route 99X in February, just hop aboard and enjoy a fast, convenient trip to your destination. Click here for schedule and route information.

This free-ride Valentine’s gift is brought to you by 511 Contra Costa, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority & the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

Spring 2019 Service & Fare Changes

County Connection is planning a major service and fare change for March 10, 2019.

Summary of Route Changes

System Map (effective 3/10/2019)

Schedules to be posted once they are available.
Route
New Route
Alignment Change
Increased Service
Schedule Adjustment
Route Eliminated
Description of Change
New Brochure
1         Increase service frequency
1M         Service discontinued  
2         Service discontinued  
4         Increase service frequency
5           No changes
6         Increase peak service frequency
7         Minor schedule adjustments
9         Remove service to JFK and along Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd (to be replaced by Route 18)
10       Terminate some peak trips at new Washington/Michigan loop. Remove service from Ayers/Kirker Pass loop
11         Minor schedule adjustments
14       Extend to Walnut Creek BART (to replace portion of Route 15). Increase service frequency
15       Remove service between Pleasant Hill BART and Walnut Creek BART (to be replaced by Route 14). Extend to John Muir Medical Center in Concord. Increase service frequency.
16         Minor schedule adjustments
17         Minor schedule adjustments
18         Realign route to serve Patterson Blvd and Oak Park Blvd (to replace portion of Route 9).
19       Streamline route alignment between Galaxy Way and Contra Costa Blvd and between Concord Ave and Concord BART. Remove service along Bisso Ln and Stanwell Dr. Increase service frequency.
20         Increase service frequency
21         Minor schedule adjustments
25         Service discontinued  
27         New route from North Concord BART to Bates Ave and Arnold Industrial Way.
28         Remove service between DVC and North Concord BART (portion to be replaced by Route 27). Realign to serve Muir Rd and Arnold Dr.
35       Extend select trips to Crow Canyon (to replace portion of Route 36). Increase service frequency.
36         Service discontinued. Northern portion to be replaced by Route 35.
91X           No changes
92X         Remove service along Alcosta Blvd
93X         Limited stops trip to serve all stops. Minor schedule adjustments.
95X         Minor schedule adjustments
96X           No changes
97X           No changes
98X         Increase peak service frequency
99X         Realign to serve Arnold Industrial Way.
301         Service discontinued. Service between Walnut Creek BART and John Muir Medical Center to be replaced by Route 311  
310         Remove service from Ayers/Kirker pass loop. Select trips extended to serve Downtown Clayton
311         Extend route to John Muir Medical Center (to replace portion of Route 301).
314         Minor schedule adjustments
315         Increase service frequency
316           No changes
320         Minor schedule adjustments
321           No changes
627         Service to be replaced by Route 27  
No changes will be made to school routes (600 series) or Routes 250 and 260.

Summary of Fare Changes

Cash fares will be increased to $2.50 for all routes, and paper passes and transfers will be eliminated. Transfers and monthly passes will only be available on Clipper. Clipper fares will remain the same.

Fare Type Current Mar 10 Additional Details
Cash Clipper
Single ride
Adult/Youth Local$2.00$2.50$2.00Cash fare to increase by $0.50 on local routes. Clipper fare will remain at $2.00.
Adult/Youth Express$2.25$2.50$2.25Cash fare to increase by $0.25 on express routes (90 series). Clipper fare will remain at $2.25.
Children under 6FreeFreeWhen accompanied by an adult
Senior/Disabled$1.00$1.25$1.00Cash fare to increase by $0.25 on all regular and express routes. Clipper fare will remain at $1.00.
Senior/Disabled, 10am – 2pmFree$1.25$1.00Midday free program to be eliminated.
Bus-to-Bus transferFreeFreePaper transfers to be eliminated. One free two-hour transfer automatically given on Clipper.
Adult/Youth BART transfer$1.00$1.00Paper BART transfer ticket to be eliminated. Transfer credit automatically given on Clipper.
Senior/Disabled BART transfer$0.50$0.50Paper BART transfer ticket to be eliminated. Transfer credit automatically given on Clipper.
LINK Paratransit$4.00$5.00One-way fare for all LINK paratransit trips
Passes
Adult East Bay Day Pass$3.75
(Clipper only)
$3.75No change. Daily fares are automatically capped on Clipper. (Click here to learn more)
Senior/Disabled East Bay Day Pass$1.75
(Clipper only)
$1.75No change. Daily fares are automatically capped on Clipper. (Click here to learn more)
Regular Monthly East Bay Pass$60.00$60.00Paper monthly pass to be eliminated. 31-day pass for local routes will continue to be available on Clipper.
Express Monthly East Bay Pass$70.00$70.00Paper monthly pass to be eliminated. 31-day pass for express routes will continue to be available on Clipper.
Adult/Youth 12-Ride Pass$20.00Pass to be eliminated.
Adult/Youth 12-Ride Express Pass$23.00Pass to be eliminated.
Senior/Disabled 20-Ride Pass$15.00Pass to be eliminated.
Commuter Card$40.00Pass to be eliminated.

Phase out of paper passes:

  • February 2019 will be the last month that paper monthly passes will be available.
  • Paper punch passes, including 12-Ride Passes, 20-Ride Passes, and Commuter Cards, will no longer be sold starting March 1, 2019.
  • Starting March 1, 2020, paper punch passes will no longer be accepted onboard vehicles.

Outreach Events

Staff will be present at various outreach events to provide information on the service changes, help with trip planning, and answer questions.

We’ll also be giving away limited-edition County Connection Clipper Cards at our outreach events, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone!

County Connection Clipper Card

 

DateTimeLocation
Tue, Jan 15, 20197:30AM – 9:30AM Concord BART
Thu, Jan 17, 20192:00PM – 4:00PM North Concord BART
Tue, Jan 22, 20197:30AM – 9:30AM Pleasant Hill BART
Thu, Jan 24, 20192:00PM – 4:00PM Walnut Creek BART
Mon, Jan 28, 20192:00PM – 4:00PMMartinez Amtrak
Tue, Jan 29, 20197:30AM – 9:30AM Lafayette BART
Wed, Jan 30, 201910:00AM – 12:00PMMartinez Amtrak
Thu, Jan 31, 20192:00PM – 4:00PMOrinda BART
Tue, Feb 5, 20197:30AM – 9:30AMDublin/Pleasanton BART
Thu, Feb 7, 20197:00AM – 8:30AM North Concord BART
Fri, Feb 8, 20199:00AM – 12:00PMMartinez Senior Center
Tue, Feb 12, 20197:30AM – 9:30AMConcord BART
Wed, Feb 13, 201910:00AM – 12:00PMDVC
Tue, Feb 19, 20197:30AM – 9:30AMWalnut Creek BART
Tue, Feb 19, 20191:00PM – 3:30PMDVC
Thu, Feb 21, 201912:00PM – 2:00PMMartinez Amtrak
Tue, Feb 26, 20197:30AM – 9:30AMSan Ramon Transit Center
Wed, Feb 27, 20197:30AM – 9:30AMPleasant Hill BART
Thu, Feb 28, 20191:00PM – 3:30PMDVC
Fri, Mar 1, 20199:00AM – 1:00PMConcord Senior Center
Thu, Mar 7, 20192:00PM – 4:00PMConcord BART

Subject to change. Check back for updates as additional events are added.

Can’t make it to an outreach event?

Call or email us for questions and to get more information:

Mon-Fri 6:30AM – 6:30PM
925-676-7500
help@countyconnection.com

Service Plan & Fare Proposal Development

In summer of 2017, staff started the process to restructure service throughout Central County in an effort to increase productivity and to modernize the agency’s fare structure. The data-driven process started with a Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA), a passenger survey, and staff’s interactions with passengers on routes with proposed changes.

FY 2017 Comprehensive Operations Analysis

Staff conducted six public hearings throughout County Connection’s service area in June and July 2018. In response to public comments received, staff adjusted the service proposal in an effort to minimize negative impacts. The final service proposal was approved by the Board in December 2018, and the fare proposal was approved in January 2019.

Final Service Restructure Proposal and Title VI Analysis

Final Fare Structure Proposal and Title VI Fare Equity Analysis

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