Direct Connect Dial-a-Ride

  • Wheelchairs and bicycles are accommodated on all buses and vans.
  • Deviations up to 3/4 mile off the route can be requested for pick-up or drop-off. (for fixed routes) 
  • Service animals only.
  • Masks are available on all Calaveras Connect Vehicles

What is Direct Connect Dial-a-ride?

Direct-Connect dial-a-ride is a curb-to-curb service connecting all Calaveras communities.  Direct-Connect runs Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Service is by reservation only. The bus will pick you up and drop you off, anywhere within the defined service area; Deviations within 3/4 Mile of main roads available.  Check out the Spare App to conveniently book your ride!

Direct Connect Service to out of County destinations are by Reservation Only and available on specific days. 
o   San Andreas to Jackson and Sutter Creek - Monday through Friday. 
o   West Point and Wilseyville to Jackson - Wednesdays only 
o   Angels Camp to Sonora - Fridays only  


How to plan a trip

CALL:
1.       Call us by 3 PM the day before you wish to travel to reserve your seat.  Remember, the bus only runs on the days shown above. You can reserve your ride up to 7 days in advance. 2.       Provide the dispatcher with the address you wish to be picked up at, where you want to go and when.  The dispatcher will let you know what time the bus will pick you up.
3.       The bus will pick you up right at your home (or as close as it safely can). 
4.       The bus will drop you at your destination, anywhere within the defined service area, and return to pick you up as scheduled.  


APP:
You can now book your own ride using the SPARE App.  First download the Spare App from your App Store, available for Android and IOS. To use, check out more information here: Spare: How to Use

How to Pay

CASH: Exact Change is accepted on the bus; Drivers do not carry change or accept checks.
TOKEN TRANSIT: You can purchase fares with the Token Transit App available for Android and IOS.. Download the App - Token Transit