WHEELS (California)
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WHEELS is a bus service that provides public transportation in the Tri-Valley
Region (southeast Alameda County
) of the San Francisco Bay Area
, in the United States. Started in 1986, Wheels offers service to various communities in three cities, and connects to Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART) and Altamont Commuter Express
(ACE) trains for connections to and from the greater Bay Area
(Oakland
, San Francisco
, San Jose
) and Central Valley (Stockton
, Modesto
, Tracy
).
Wheels is operated by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), and it has carried nearly 2 million passengers annually.
, with limited service in Contra Costa County
.
Alameda County:
Contra Costa County:
Wheels also operated an All-Nighter route, Route 810, that ran between Downtown Livermore and Bay Fair BART Station
in San Leandro
, serving areas currently provided by the all-day Route 10. However, due to budget cuts and low ridership, this route has been eliminated on June 27, 2009.
on January 24, 2011, called the Tri-Valley Rapid. Billed as "the next generation transit system", the Tri-Valley Rapid makes travel in the Tri-Valley area (namely Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore) easier, safer, and cleaner, and it incorporates similar features already used by Bay Area transit agencies, like AC Transit
and Golden Gate Transit
, including:
For a map showing the route and stops served by the Tri-Valley Rapid, click here
Regular Routes that Provide Select School Day Services: These routes provide additional trips to serve nearby schools along their main routes.
Select School Day-only Services:
These trips are identified as routes numbered:
and these operate during school days only, with most morning trips leaving later on Wednesdays.
Transferring to a Wheels-operated route from:
Transfers from a Wheels-operated route to BART, however, are not honored.
The local transportation demand management organization 511 Contra Costa
also provides information for intermodal transfers throughout the county and works closely with Wheels to improve regional transit options.
Tri-Valley
Tri-Valley is a triangle-shaped region in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. The area is 18 miles southeast of Oakland and 33 miles from San Francisco...
Region (southeast Alameda County
Alameda County, California
Alameda County is a county in the U.S. state of California. It occupies most of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,510,271, making it the 7th most populous county in the state...
) of the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
, in the United States. Started in 1986, Wheels offers service to various communities in three cities, and connects to Bay Area Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Bay Area Rapid Transit is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The heavy-rail public transit and subway system connects San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and suburbs in northern San Mateo County. BART operates five lines on of track with 44 stations in four counties...
(BART) and Altamont Commuter Express
Altamont Commuter Express
The Altamont Commuter Express is a regional rail service in California connecting Stockton with San Jose....
(ACE) trains for connections to and from the greater Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
(Oakland
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, San Jose
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
) and Central Valley (Stockton
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
, Modesto
Modesto, California
Modesto is a city in, and is the county seat of, Stanislaus County, California. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, Modesto ranks as the 18th largest city in the state of California....
, Tracy
Tracy, California
Tracy is the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, California, United States and an exurb of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 82,922 at the 2010 census.-History:...
).
Wheels is operated by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), and it has carried nearly 2 million passengers annually.
Areas served
WHEELS operates in Alameda CountyAlameda County, California
Alameda County is a county in the U.S. state of California. It occupies most of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,510,271, making it the 7th most populous county in the state...
, with limited service in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County is a primarily suburban county in the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,049,025...
.
Alameda County:
- DublinDublin, CaliforniaDublin is a suburban city of the East Bay region of Alameda County, California, United States. Located along the north side of Interstate 580 at the intersection with Interstate 680, roughly east of Hayward, west of Livermore and north of San Jose, it was named after the city of Dublin in...
- LivermoreLivermore, CaliforniaLivermore is a city in Alameda County. The population as of 2010 was 80,968. Livermore is located on the eastern edge of California's San Francisco Bay Area....
- PleasantonPleasanton, CaliforniaPleasanton is a city in Alameda County, California, incorporated in 1894. It is a suburb in the San Francisco Bay Area located about east of Oakland, and west of Livermore. The population was 70,285 at the 2010 census. In 2005 and 2007, Pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middle-sized city in...
Contra Costa County:
- Pleasant HillPleasant Hill, CaliforniaPleasant Hill is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 33,152 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1961...
- San RamonSan Ramon, California-2010 census:The 2010 United States Census reported that San Ramon had a population of 72,148. The population density was 3,991.1 people per square mile...
- Walnut CreekWalnut Creek, CaliforniaWalnut Creek is an incorporated city located east of the city of Oakland. It lies in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. While not as large as neighboring Concord, Walnut Creek serves as the business and entertainment hub for the neighboring cities within central Contra Costa...
Fixed-route service
As of January 2011, Wheels operates twelve (12) local routes, two express routes, fifteen (15) select school routes, and two shuttle routes. Descriptions for all services are described below.Local Routes
Note that routes that have a V on a route number means that it is a variation of the original route (i.e. express service, operating differently from regular route)| Route Number | Days of Operation | Direction | Terminals | Cities, Communities, and Attractions Served | Notes | Schedule Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/East Terminal | South/West Terminal | ||||||
| 1A East Dublin |
Weekdays only | Clockwise loop | Dublin Pleasanton BART Station | Santa Rita Jail Santa Rita Jail Santa Rita Jail is a county jail located in Dublin, Alameda County, California adjacent to the Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, and operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office... , Waterford Plaza, Koll Center, Hacienda Business Park Hacienda Business Park Hacienda Business Park is a 900 acre mixed used job center and housing development in Pleasanton, California.-History:Approved in 1982 and ratified by Pleasanton voters in 1983, the business park covers approximately 20 square blocks and features many multi-story office buildings and headquarters... (Rose Pavilion, Walmart, Oracle Oracle Corporation Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems... ) |
operates in the afternoon and evening; for morning service, see Route 1B | Routes 1/1A/1B Schedule | |
| 1B East Dublin |
Weekdays only | Counterclockwise loop | Hacienda Business Park (Oracle, Walmart, Rose Pavilion, Koll Center), Waterfront Plaza, Santa Rita Jail | Operates in the morning; for afternoon and evening service, see Route 1A | |||
| 1 East Dublin |
Weekends | Clockwise loop | Santa Rita Jail Santa Rita Jail Santa Rita Jail is a county jail located in Dublin, Alameda County, California adjacent to the Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, and operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office... , Waterford Plaza, Koll Center, Hacienda Business Park Hacienda Business Park Hacienda Business Park is a 900 acre mixed used job center and housing development in Pleasanton, California.-History:Approved in 1982 and ratified by Pleasanton voters in 1983, the business park covers approximately 20 square blocks and features many multi-story office buildings and headquarters... (Rose Pavilion, Walmart, Oracle Oracle Corporation Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems... ) |
Integrated with former shuttle Route 51 | |||
| 2 Dublin Ranch |
Weekday peak periods only | East-West, then loop | Dublin Ranch Village (Fallon Middle School) |
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Emerald Point, Emerald Glen Park, Dublin Ranch Village | Route 2 Schedule | |
| 3 West Dublin |
Weekdays and Saturdays | Loop | Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Hacienda Business Park, Stoneridge Mall, Safeway Offices, Dublin Plaza, Dublin Senior Center, Dublin High School, Dublin Swim Center, San Ramon Senior Center, Amador Lakes, Dougherty Road, West Dublin/Pleasanton BART West Dublin/Pleasanton (BART station) West Dublin/Pleasanton is a BART station on the Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City Line, located in the median of I-580, just west of I-680. It opened for revenue service on Saturday, , with a ceremony taking place the day before.... (Dublin) |
Mornings run clockwise, afternoons run counterclockwise | Routes 3/3V Schedule | |
| 3V West Dublin |
Weekday peak periods only | West Dublin/Pleasanton BART West Dublin/Pleasanton (BART station) West Dublin/Pleasanton is a BART station on the Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City Line, located in the median of I-580, just west of I-680. It opened for revenue service on Saturday, , with a ceremony taking place the day before.... (Pleasanton), Dougherty Road, Wells Middle School, Valley High School, Dublin High School, Dublin Swim Center, Shannon Park, Heritage Center, Kaiser Pleasanton Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield... , Hacienda Business Park |
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| 8A/8B Pleasanton |
Weekdays only | North-South, then loop | Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Pleasanton (Bernal & Palomino) |
Hacienda Business Park, DMV, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Downtown Pleasanton (Village High School, Oak Hill Center, Senior Center, Ridgeview Commons, Civic Center), Kottinger Park |
|
Routes 8/8A/8B Schedule |
| 8 Pleasanton |
Saturdays only | Downtown Pleasanton (Neal & First) |
Hacienda Business Park, DMV, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Downtown Pleasanton (Pleasanton ACE Station Pleasanton (ACE station) Pleasanton Station is a rail station in Pleasanton, California. The station is served by Altamont Commuter Express trains between San Jose Diridon Station and Stockton... , Village High School, Oak Hill Center, Senior Center, Ridgeview Commons) |
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| 9 Hacienda Business Park |
Weekday peak periods only (limited holiday service) | Loop | Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Hacienda Business Park (Oracle, Walmart, CarrAmerica, Alameda Municipal Court, Hart Middle School, Chabot Drive) | Mornings operate clockwise; afternoons operate counterclockwise. Select trips originate from or continue as Route 70X at Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. | Route 9 Schedule | |
| 10 Dublin-Livermore |
Daily (including holidays) | East-West | Livermore (LLNL Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory , just outside Livermore, California, is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center founded by the University of California in 1952... /Sandia Transit Hub) |
Weekdays: Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station |
Dublin Plaza, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Valley Care Medical Center, Downtown Pleasanton (First & Neal), Shadow Cliffs Regional Park Shadow Cliffs Regional Park Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is a regional park in Livermore, Californiathat is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system on Stanley Blvd. The lake was once a gravel pit, but now includes a sandy beach with swimming, waterslides, and it supports fishing and recreational boating. The park is also a... , Downtown Livermore (Livermore Transit Center, Livermore ACE Station Livermore (ACE station) Livermore Station is current ACE and future BART rail station in downtown Livermore, California.-Rail service:The station is served by commuter Altamont Commuter Express trains between San Jose's Diridon Station and Stockton's Cabral Station. The majority of passengers at this station are... ), Livermore High School |
|
Route 10 Schedule |
| Early AM and late PM weekdays and weekends: Pleasanton (Stoneridge Mall) |
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| 10V Santa Rita Road |
Weekday peak periods only | Pleasanton (Bernal & Palomino) |
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Valley Care Medical Center, Downtown Pleasanton | Operates as a complement to Route 10 from 6:30am to 9am, then 4:15pm to 7pm | ||
| 11 Greenville Road |
Weekday peak periods only | East-West, then loop | Livermore (Las Positas & Greenville) |
Livermore Transit Center | Target Target Corporation Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's... , Las Positas Rd, Springtown |
Operates counterclockwise from Las Positas & Vasco via Vasco, Northfront, Greenville, and Las Positas, with service to Preston St. | Route 11 Schedule |
| 12 Dublin-Livermore |
Daily (except Sundays) | East-West | Livermore Transit Center | Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Hacienda Crossings, Waterford Center, Costco Costco Costco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world... , Las Positas College Las Positas College Las Positas College is a community college located in Livermore, California, United States, on . It began as an extension program of Chabot College in 1963, offering 24 classes and enrolling 810 students at three sites, including Livermore High School... , Airway Blvd Park and Ride, Downtown Livermore (ACE Station) |
Limited school days-only service operates via Hagemann Park | Routes 12/12V Schedule |
| 12V Dublin-Livermore |
Weekday peak periods only | Airway Blvd Park and Ride, Downtown Livermore (ACE Station) | Express service between Hacienda Road/I-580 and Airway Blvd/I-580; route does not serve Las Positas College | ||||
| 14 Downtown Livermore |
Weekdays only | Loop | Livermore Transit Center | Junction Avenue Middle School, Chestnut, Olivina, Murrieta, Pine, P St, Fourth St, Civic Center, Livermore High School | Route 14 Schedule | ||
| 15A Springtown |
Daily (including holidays) | East-West, then loop | Livermore (Garaventa & Altamont Cr) |
Livermore Transit Center | Junction Avenue Middle School, Walmart, Kaiser Livermore, Target, Springtown Golf Course, Christensen School | Clockwise loop around Springtown; route serves via Blueball & Galloway before serving Christensen School | Routes 15A/15B Schedule |
| 15B Springtown |
Weekday peak periods only | Counterclockwise loop; route serves via Blueball & Galloway after serving Christensen School | |||||
| 18A Granada |
Weekday peak periods only (with special holiday service) | North-South, then loop | Livermore Transit Center | Granada High School | 4th Street, Holmes Street, Granada Community Center, Mendelhall Middle School, Vineyard High School, Granada High School, Valley Medical Center | Clockwise loop; route serves Concannon, Arroyo, Superior, Lexington, and Holmes mornings only | Routes 18A/18B Schedule |
| 18B Granada |
Weekday peak periods only | Counterclockwise loop; route serves Concannon, Arroyo, Superior, Lexington, and Holmes afternoons only | |||||
Wheels also operated an All-Nighter route, Route 810, that ran between Downtown Livermore and Bay Fair BART Station
Bay Fair (BART station)
Bay Fair is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station located near the Bayfair Center in San Leandro, California. The station is in BART District 3 and is represented by Bob Franklin.- Service :...
in San Leandro
San Leandro, California
San Leandro is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is considered a suburb of Oakland and San Francisco. The population was 84,950 as of 2010 census. The climate of the city is mild throughout the year.-Geography and water resources:...
, serving areas currently provided by the all-day Route 10. However, due to budget cuts and low ridership, this route has been eliminated on June 27, 2009.
Tri-Valley Rapid
Wheels launched its rapid transit serviceBus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
on January 24, 2011, called the Tri-Valley Rapid. Billed as "the next generation transit system", the Tri-Valley Rapid makes travel in the Tri-Valley area (namely Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore) easier, safer, and cleaner, and it incorporates similar features already used by Bay Area transit agencies, like AC Transit
AC Transit
AC Transit is an Oakland-based regional public transit agency serving the western half of Alameda County and parts of western Contra Costa County in the western, Bay-side area of the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area...
and Golden Gate Transit
Golden Gate Transit
Golden Gate Transit is a public transportation system serving the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, United States. It mainly serves Marin and Sonoma Counties, and also provides limited service to San Francisco and Contra Costa County.Golden Gate Transit is one of three...
, including:
- Buses operating every 10 minutes during peak periods (6:15am to 9am, 3:45pm to 7pm) and 15 minutes all other times to provide maximum convenience for passengers
- Stops are mainly concentrated at major intersections and attractions
- All-day service (operates from 6:15am to 9:00pm on weekdays)
- New technologies (bus signal priority and queue jump lanesQueue jumpA queue jump is a type of roadway geometry typically found in bus rapid transit systems. It consists of an additional travel lane on the approach to a signalised intersection. This lane is often restricted to transit vehicles only, though some variations may permit bicyclists, mopeds, and/or...
) that are used to move through traffic quickly - New ultra low emission, low-floor buses with distinct styling
- Enhanced bus shelters with electronic bus arrival signs (similar to the NextBusNextBusNextBus is a vehicle tracking system which uses global positioning satellite information to predict when the next bus will arrive at any given bus stop, thereby eliminating wait times and any need for schedules for all transit riders...
deployed on AC Transit and San Francisco MUNISan Francisco Municipal RailwayThe San Francisco Municipal Railway is the public transit system for the city and county of San Francisco, California. In 2006, it served with an operating budget of about $700 million...
)
For a map showing the route and stops served by the Tri-Valley Rapid, click here
Express Routes
All express routes operate weekday peak periods only (between 5:00 and 9:00am and 3:30 and 8:00pm). Limited holiday service is provided on two routes on the following holidays:- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents' Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve (unless weekday service announced)
- New Year's Eve (unless weekday service announced)
| Route Number | Direction | Terminals | Cities, Communities, and Attractions Served | Express Area | Direction of Travel | Notes | Schedule Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/East Terminal | South/West Terminal | Morning commute | Afternoon commute | ||||||
| 20X | East-West | Livermore Transit Center | Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Hacienda Business Park (Oracle), Vasco ACE Station, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LLNL/Sandia Transit Hub, Mines Rd, First Street | Between Hacienda Road/I-580 (Pleasanton) and Greenville Rd/I-580 (Livermore) | Towards Livermore | Towards BART | Route operates special holiday service on select holidays | Route 20X Schedule Route 20X Holiday Schedule |
| 70X | North-South | Pleasant Hill BART Station Pleasant Hill (BART station) Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station serving the Contra Costa Centre Transit Village in Contra Costa Centre, California, just north of Walnut Creek and just east of Pleasant Hill.-Overview:... |
Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Dublin, Walnut Creek (BART Walnut Creek (BART station) Walnut Creek is an elevated subway station in Walnut Creek, California, on the Pittsburg/Bay Point – SFO/Millbrae line of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system.-Location:... ), Pleasant Hill |
Between Dublin Blvd/I-680 (Dublin) and S Main St/I-680 (Walnut Creek) | Operates in both directions | Route operates special holiday service on select holidays. Select trips originate from or continue as Route 9 at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. | Route 70X Schedule Route 70X Holiday Schedule |
|
| 70XV | Pleasanton (Stoneridge Mall) |
Pleasanton (Stoneridge & McWilliams), Walnut Creek (BART, Kaiser Hospital), Pleasant Hill | Between Stoneridge Dr/I-680 (Pleasanton) and S Main St/I-680 (Walnut Creek) | Towards Pleasant Hill | Towards Stoneridge Mall | Walnut Creek Kaiser served morning trip only | |||
Shuttle Routes
Wheels' shuttle routes are numbered between 50 and 59, and these usually operate on certain days and at certain times only. These routes serve destinations close to BART and ACE stations.| Route Number | Days of Operation | Direction | Terminals | Cities, Communities, and Attractions Served | Notes | Schedule Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/East Terminal | South/West Terminal | ||||||
| 53 | Weekday peak periods only | North-South | Stoneridge Mall | Pleasanton ACE Station | West Dublin/Pleasanton BART West Dublin/Pleasanton (BART station) West Dublin/Pleasanton is a BART station on the Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City Line, located in the median of I-580, just west of I-680. It opened for revenue service on Saturday, , with a ceremony taking place the day before.... , Alameda County Fairgrounds |
Operates via I-680 (both ways) and Stoneridge & McWilliams (NB only); bus schedules coordinated with ACE trains | Route 53 Schedule |
| 54 | Weekday peak periods only | North-South | Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station | Pleasanton ACE Station | Alameda County Fairgrounds, Bernal Business Park, Hopyard Rd, Hacienda Business Park (Hart Middle School, Willow Rd, CarrAmerica, Walmart, Oracle, Alameda Municipal Court, Rose Pavilion), Koll Center, Hacienda Crossings | Operates around the Hacienda Business Park and Bernal Business Park northbound AM and southbound PM; bus schedules coordinated with ACE trains | Route 54 Schedule |
Select School Day Services
Wheels operates fifteen (15) dedicated Select School Day services (also called School Trippers) that bring students to and from schools in the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, and these operate when schools are in session.Regular Routes that Provide Select School Day Services: These routes provide additional trips to serve nearby schools along their main routes.
- 2 (East Dublin) to Fallon Middle School and Wells Middle School
- 3V (West Dublin) to Wells Middle School
- 11 (Greenville Road) to Livermore High School
- 12 (Dublin-Livermore) to Junction Middle School (ends at Airway Blvd Park and Ride)
- 18A/18B (Granada) to Granada High School, Mendelhall Middle School, and Vineyard High School
Select School Day-only Services:
These trips are identified as routes numbered:
- In Dublin: in the 200s (two routes)
- In Livermore: one route (Route 16)
- In Pleasanton: in the 600s (twelve routes)
and these operate during school days only, with most morning trips leaving later on Wednesdays.
| Route Number | Direction | School/s Served | Communities and Attractions Served | Schedule Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | East-West | Livermore High School East Ave. Middle School |
Big Trees Park, East Avenue | Route 16 Schedule |
| 201 | East-West | Dublin High School | Central Pkwy, Tassajara Rd, Fallon Rd | Route 201 Schedule |
| 202 | East-West | Dublin High School | Dublin Ranch Villages, Dublin Blvd | Route 202 Schedule |
| 601 | East-West | Pleasanton Middle School | Ruby Hill, Bernal Avenue | Route 601 Schedule |
| 602 | North-South | Foothill High School | Downtown Pleasanton, Del Prado Park, Parkside, Valley Trails Park | Route 602 Schedule |
| 603 | East-West | Hart Middle School | Stoneridge, Muirwood Park | Route 603 Schedule |
| 604 | East-West | Foothill High School | Fairlands, Hacienda Business Park, Stoneridge, Muirwood Park | Route 604 Schedule |
| 605 | North-South, with Loop | Amador Valley High School | Fairlands, Amaral Park, Kamp Road | Route 605 Schedule |
| 606 | East-West, with Loops | Pleasanton Middle School | Vintage Hills, Tawny Park, Kottinger Drive | Route 606 Schedule |
| 607 | North-South | Hart Middle School | Laguna Oaks | Route 607 Schedule |
| 608 | North-South | Harvest Park Middle School | Mission Plaza, Amador Center, Nielsen Park, Amaral Park | Route 608 Schedule |
| 609 | North-South | Hart Middle School | Del Prado Park, Parkside Drive, Valley Trails | Route 609 Schedule |
| 610 | East-West | Hart Middle School | Fairlands, Valley Care Medical Center | Route 610 Schedule |
| 611 | North-South | Amador Valley High School | Ruby Hill, Vintage Hills, Tawny Park | Route 611 Schedule |
| 612 | East-West | Amador Valley High School Harvest Park Middle School |
Del Prado Park, Harvest Park, Amador Valley Community Park | Route 612 Schedule |
Transfer hubs
The major transfer points for the majority of Wheels' routes include:- Dublin/Pleasanton BART StationDublin/Pleasanton (BART station)Dublin/Pleasanton is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station on the border of Dublin and Pleasanton. The station is fed by twenty local and regional bus lines from five different providers....
(for Routes 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3, 3V, 8, 8A, 8B, 9, 10, 12, 12V, 20X, 51, 53, 54, and 70X)- Also the main transfer point for AmtrakAmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
Motorway, County ConnectionCounty ConnectionThe County Connection is a Concord-based public transit agency operating fixed-route bus and ADA paratransit service in and around central Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area...
, Modesto Area Express (MAX)Modesto Area ExpressModesto Area Express, better known by the acronym MAX, is the primary bus agency for Modesto, a Northern California city with over 200,000 inhabitants...
, San Joaquin RTDSan Joaquin Regional Transit DistrictSan Joaquin Regional Transit District is a transit district that provides bus service to the city of Stockton, California and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Ripon, Thornton, French Camp, Lathrop, Manteca, and Tracy.San Joaquin RTD operates 36 fixed routes to the Stockton metropolitan area,...
, and Tri-Delta ExpressTri-Delta TransitTri Delta Transit, also known as Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, is the local public transportation provider for the eastern area of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, U.S.A.. It provides local bus service in the communities of Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch,...
buses.
- Also the main transfer point for Amtrak
- Livermore Transit Center in Downtown Livermore (for Routes 10, 11, 12, 12V, 14, 15A, 15B, 16, 18A, 18B, 20X, and 55)
- Also the main transfer point for ACE commuter trains.
Fares
Fares are effective 22 March 2009| Type | Adult (19-64)/Student (6-18)† | Senior (65+)/Disabled ‡ |
|---|---|---|
| Local | US$2.00 | US$1.00 |
| Paratransit Service (Dial-A-Ride) | US$3.50 | US$3.50 |
- † Children under six years of age may ride free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
- ‡ Appropriate identification must be presented to obtain the discounted Senior/Disabled fare.
- ₮ In order to facilitate passenger connections between Wheels and County Connection buses, transfer slips are issued upon request at the time the proper fare is paid. Transfer are valid for two hours.
Transfers
Transfers are given out to passengers only at time of boarding, and these are honored only on the day issued and are valid on any Wheels fixed route bus within two (2) hours after boarding.Transferring to a Wheels-operated route from:
- Another Wheels-operated route: Free
- County ConnectionCounty ConnectionThe County Connection is a Concord-based public transit agency operating fixed-route bus and ADA paratransit service in and around central Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area...
: Free - ACEAltamont Commuter ExpressThe Altamont Commuter Express is a regional rail service in California connecting Stockton with San Jose....
: Free - BART: add $1.00 to the fare (applicable to all fare types)
Transfers from a Wheels-operated route to BART, however, are not honored.
Passes
Wheels offers for sale several bus passes or punch cards which provide a discount over cash fare:- Monthly Pass (East Bay Value Pass) for US$60.00, valid on all Wheels, County ConnectionCounty ConnectionThe County Connection is a Concord-based public transit agency operating fixed-route bus and ADA paratransit service in and around central Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area...
, Tri Delta Transit and WestCATWestCATWestCAT is a public transportation service in western Contra Costa County . It is a service of the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority....
fixed-route buses - Senior (65+)/Disabled Monthly Pass for US$18.00
- Farebusters Ticket Strips (10 Rides) for US$16.00
Connecting transit agencies
- ACEAltamont Commuter ExpressThe Altamont Commuter Express is a regional rail service in California connecting Stockton with San Jose....
, at the Pleasanton, Livermore, and Vasco stations - Amtrak CaliforniaAmtrak CaliforniaAmtrak California is a brand name used by the Caltrans Division of Rail for all state-supported Amtrak rail routes within the U.S. State of California...
, at the Livermore Transit Center and the Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station - BARTBay Area Rapid TransitBay Area Rapid Transit is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The heavy-rail public transit and subway system connects San Francisco with cities in the East Bay and suburbs in northern San Mateo County. BART operates five lines on of track with 44 stations in four counties...
, at the Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton stations in Alameda County, and at the Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill stations in Contra Costa County - County ConnectionCounty ConnectionThe County Connection is a Concord-based public transit agency operating fixed-route bus and ADA paratransit service in and around central Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area...
routes, at the Dublin/Pleasanton, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill BART stations, at shared stops in San Ramon along Alcosta Blvd., in Dublin along Village Pkwy., Dublin Blvd. Dougherty Rd., and at the Pleasanton ACE station - GreyhoundGreyhoundThe Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
, at the Livermore Transit Center - MAXModesto Area ExpressModesto Area Express, better known by the acronym MAX, is the primary bus agency for Modesto, a Northern California city with over 200,000 inhabitants...
Modesto BART Express, at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station - San Joaquin RTD Routes 160 and 171, at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station
- Tri Delta Transit Delta Express, at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station
The local transportation demand management organization 511 Contra Costa
511 Contra Costa
-About 511 Contra Costa: is a comprehensive transportation demand management program that implements vehicle trip reduction and air quality programs on behalf of the local jurisdictions in Contra Costa County, California...
also provides information for intermodal transfers throughout the county and works closely with Wheels to improve regional transit options.