​Students

Students and youth (at least nine years old) are welcome to ride independently on Turlock Transit services.  All public education staff, students and faculty can ride fixed route services for free.

Middle and high school students regularly use Route 3 to access Turlock Junior High School and Pitman High School, while students on Route 4 access Dutcher Middle School and Turlock High School. All routes originate and end at the Transit Center for easy transfers between routes.

​Turlock Transit operates Monday-Friday (6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.), Saturday (9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) and does not operate on Sundays of specific holidays (see below).
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School Schedules

The schedules below reflect estimated departure and arrival information for routes that serve junior high and high schools. Actual times may be delayed based on real-world conditions. For full route schedules, visit the Route 3 or Route 4 pages. 

Route 3 - TJHS

Departs Transit Center
Christoffersen & Walnut
6:50 AM
6:56 AM
7:20 AM
7:28 AM
8:00 AM
8:08 AM
Christoffersen & Walnut
Arrive at Transit Center
2:08 PM
2:20 PM
2:48 PM
3:00 PM
3:33 PM
3:45 PM

Route 3 - Pitman

Departs Transit Center
Christoffersen & Mt. View
6:50 AM
6:54 AM
7:20 AM
7:25 AM
8:00 AM
8:05 AM
Christoffersen & Mt. View
Arrive at Transit Center
2:05 PM
2:20 PM
2:43 PM
3:00 PM
3:28 PM
3:45 PM
Additional bus added to the route for peak afternoon school runs to accommodate larger number of students.

Route 4 - Dutcher

Departs Transit Center
N. Olive & Hawkeye
6:50 AM
6:53 AM
7:20 AM
7:23 AM
8:00 AM
8:04 AM
Hawkeye & Colorado
Arrive at Transit Center
2:15 PM
2:22 PM
2:55 PM
3:02 PM
3:40 PM
3:47 PM

Route 4 - THS

Departs Transit Center
Colorado & Lyons
6:50 AM
6:54 AM
7:20 AM
7:25 AM
8:00 AM
8:05 AM
Colorado & Lyons
Arrive at Transit Center
2:05 PM
2:20 PM
2:43 PM
3:00 PM
3:28 PM
3:45 PM
Additional bus added to the route for peak afternoon school runs to accommodate larger number of students.

Safety and Security

  • Surveillance cameras are present and monitored on-board buses and at the Transit Center.
  • Law enforcement officers and contracted safety officers proactively monitor activities at the Transit Center and respond to incidents on route.
  • The Transit Center is patrolled 24/7/365 by private security, as well as by Turlock police on an as-needed basis.
  • Real-time bus location is available in the Transit app or on the home page of turlocktransit.com
  • Passengers are encouraged to report any safety concerns to transit personnel immediately.

Enforcement

  • Behavior that violates our Code of Conduct may result in a denial of service.
  • Repeated or severe violations of the Code of Conduct may result in a long-term suspensions.
  • Illegal conduct will be referred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.
  • Turlock Transit has a cooperative working relationship with the Turlock Unified School District and may share information regarding student-involved incidents with school personnel for identification or follow-up purposes.

Fares

Fixed Route:
Public education staff, faculty and students, as well as all youth (18 & younger) ride free.

Paratransit:
Students eligible to use paratransit services ride free.
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On-Demand:
​Students pay the standard fare of $5.00 per trip within Turlock or $2.50 per trip for travel to or from Denair.

Holidays

Turlock Transit does not operate on Sundays or the following holidays: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

​Turlock Transit will provide limited service (Saturday schedule) on the following holidays: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Veterans Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Rules

Students are expected to adhere to the same rules and code of conduct in place for all passengers, which includes the following:
  • Eating/drinking on-board is not allowed. Food/drinks on-board must be in sealed containers.
  • Smoking/vaping is not allowed on transit vehicles, at bus stops, or at the Transit Center.
  • Headphones are required for mobile phones and audio devices.
  • Noise. Excessive or disruptive noise is not permitted.
  • Children under 9 years of age must travel with an adult (18+). Maximum of two children per traveling adult.
  • Clothing. Passengers must wear appropriate clothing at all times, including a shirt or top, bottoms (such as pants, shorts, skirts, or dresses), and shoes.
  • Illegal weapons are prohibited.
  • Animals, except service animals, are not allowed except in carriers held on your lap.
  • Carts, walkers & strollers must be folded, secured & out of the aisle.
  • Personal items must fit under your seat or in your lap.
  • Profanity & unruly behavior is not allowed.
  • Talking to the bus driver while the bus is in motion should be avoided for safety reasons.
  • Priority seating on the bus is for seniors & persons with disabilities.
  • No refunds/exchanges for lost or damaged fare media.

Demand-Response

Turlock Transit has two options for shared-ride, curb-to-curb service based on reservations. To schedule your trip call (209) 668-5600 or download the Turlock Transit app.

On-Demand

On-Demand is a same-day service available to everyone. Trips can be booked in advance or when you are ready to travel. The cost is $5.00 per trip within Turlock or $2.50 for seniors, individuals with disabilities and military veterans, or anyone traveling to/from Denair.

Paratransit

Paratransit operates in a similar manner, but is intended for those who have difficulty using fixed-route transit. Reservations must be made at least one business day in advance (by 5pm). The cost is $1.00 per person, per trip. Access is limited to individuals who have been deemed eligible through an ADA-eligibility process. To learn more visit the ADA Paratransit page.

ADA

The City of Turlock is committed to providing transit services that are accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of a disability, you can call the City’s ADA Coordinator at 209-668-6034 or file a written complaint by mail (156 S. Broadway, Suite 230, Turlock, CA 95380) or email ([email protected]). Alternative means of filing a complaint, such as personal interviews or tape recording of the complaint, are available to persons with disabilities upon request. For more information on grievance procedures and forms, please visit turlocktransit.com/ada.

Title VI - Civil Rights

The City of Turlock is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participating in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The City assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the City will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you may file a complaint in writing to the Title VI Coordinator, City of Turlock, 156 South Broadway, Suite 230, Turlock, CA 95380- 5454; by phone at 209-668-5540; or online using complaint forms and
instructions at turlocktransit.com​