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Agency: NEVADA COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS


Resource Number: 4657300
Alternate name: Formerly: GOLD COUNTRY STAGE

 Description

The Nevada County Transit Services Department operates Nevada County Connects, a fixed-route bus system serving Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, and surrounding areas, with regional service along Highway 49 to Auburn.

It also provides Nevada County Now, a door-to-door paratransit service for individuals with disabilities. The department offers public transportation planning and a mobile app for real-time bus arrival updates.



530-477-0103
Main
888-660-7433
Toll Free
530-477-0103Business Line

Main Contact
 Robin Van Valkenburgh
Transit Services Manager
530-477-0103

 Robin.vanvalkenburgh@nevadacountyca.gov

Website: www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
 Email: nevcoconnects@nevadacountyca.gov

Location information
NEVADA COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS  
Location: 12350 La Barr Meadows Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949 (Map)
Agency Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Public Transportation Route 5 connects to Placer County Transit, Auburn Transit, Lightrail bus and Amtrak connector buses at the Auburn Transit Center.
Disabilities Access: All buses are accessible and have wheelchair lifts and wheelchair tie-down securements.
Mailing Address: PO Box 599002, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Adults Teens Children Families Females Males
Languages: Spanish, English
Application Process: None for fixed route services.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: 50% fare discount offered to seniors, disabled, and youth passengers. Regular Fees: ** ZONE 1 (Local Grass Valley & Nevada City areas): ONE-WAY CASH FARES (non-transferable): Adults 18 + $1.50 Discounted Fares: $.75 ONE DAY PASSES (Unlimited rides & non-transferable): Adults 18 + $4.50 Discounted Fares: $2.25 MONTHLY PASSES (Unlimited rides & non-transferable): Adults 18 + $45.00 Discounted Fares: $22.50 Children 5 and under FREE Transfers FREE ** ZONE 2 (Outlying service areas/ boundaries at Alta Sierra Drive & Bitney Springs Road): ONE-WAY CASH FARES (non-transferable): Adults 18 + $3.00 Discounted Fares: $1.50 ONE DAY PASSES (Unlimited rides & non-transferable): Adults 18 + $7.50 Discounted Fares: $3.75 MONTHLY PASSES (Unlimited rides & non-transferable): Adults 18 + $90.00 Discounted Fares: $45.00
Documents Required: Identification required for discounts fares as follows: Senior 65 years or older fare subject to picture/age ID card; Youth 6-17 years fare subject to age identification (school or age ID); Disabled fare subject to either Medicare (no Medi-Cal) card, Disabled DMV placard with photo/address ID, ADA certification letter/card issued by County of Nevada Transit Services, disable ID or ADA eligibility document issued by another transit operator or Veteran's ID card with "SERVICE CONNECTED" or Dept. of VA Affairs disabled veteran's letter; Single PCA (Personal Care Assistant) fare waived when accompanied passenger has an approved "Travel with PCA-ADA Paratransit Eligibility" card.
Normal Wait Time: Set scheduled routes; depart times are listed in our Gold Country Stage Rider's Guides.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 3/13/2025
Last Verified By: 211
 

Agency Background

Programs at NEVADA COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS
PUBLIC BUS - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS
PUBLIC BUS FARES & PASSES - NEVADA COUNTY CONNECTS
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Government - County
Funding: Local general sales tax; Federal Funding; State Funding; Grants





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