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Our transit agency is inviting riders and community members to participate in the 2026 Rider Survey, open from March 16 through May 15. This survey helps us better understand how riders use our transit system and how we can improve service. By sharing your feedback, you’re helping plant the seeds for better transit in our… Read more »

Due to the Whiskey Flat Days event in Kernville, Route 220 will operate on a temporary detour on: Friday, February 13, 2026 and Saturday, February 14, 2026 During this time, buses will only serve the following stops: Kern County Road Yard Silver Mine Click Realty We encourage riders to plan ahead and allow extra travel… Read more »

Persons interested in public transit of the unincorporated areas of Kern County are invited to submit comments and attend our 2026 Unmet Transit Needs Meeting. Please take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/2026unmetneedssurvey    

Weather Advisory: Heavy rains are causing flooding and road closures around Kern County which may impact service. Please call 1-800-323-2396, option 1 to confirm that your trip is operating. As of 9:00am 12/24/25 –  Route 100 is suspended due to closure of Hwy 58.

Kern Transit would like to notify passengers of our upcoming holiday closures and reduced service schedules for the 2025–2026 winter season. Please review the details below and plan your travel accordingly. Holiday Closures All Kern Transit services will be closed on the following dates: Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025 New Year’s Day –… Read more »

New schedule changes will go into effect on Monday, December 15, 2025. Affected Fixed Routes: 110, 140, 145, 150, 220, and 240 Review the updated fixed route schedules below: Route 100 & 250 Route 110 (New Changes) Route 120 Route 130 Route 140 & 145 (New Changes) Route 150, 220, & 227 (New Changes) Routes… Read more »

Estaremos cerrados el jueves 27 de noviembre por el Día de Acción de Gracias. El servicio normal se reanudará el viernes 28 de noviembre.

Our Free Rides for Students program has resumed and will continue through June 30, 2026. Students in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, vocational schools, and any other higher education classes ride FREE on any Kern Transit bus to any Kern Transit stop! This includes Dial-A-Ride services as well. Simply show your valid Student ID… Read more »

New schedule changes will go into effect on Sunday, June 22, 2025. THIS INCLUDES SUSPENSION OF SUNDAY SERVICE (see flyer below). Affected Fixed Routes: 100, 110, 145, and 150 Affected Dial-A-Ride: Lamont Review the updated fixed route schedules below: Route 100 & 250 (New Changes) Route 110 (New Changes) Route 120 Route 130 Route 140 &… Read more »