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LINK Route News
LINK tokens will no longer be accepted.
Casper Area Transit will have a shortage of drivers during the period of November 1 to January 3.
The schedule below notes exceptions to our standard operating scheduling. Anything not mentioned below or on Transit News will operate as normal.
Temporary Blue and Green Routes:
Monday, October 28, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025 Blue and Green Route will be combined the whole day. Green Route will run starting on the even half hour and Blue Route will run starting on the odd half hour.
-Temporary Blue and Green Route All Day
Temporary Red and Yellow Routes:
Monday, October 28, 2024, and Friday, January 3, 2025 Red and Yellow Route will be combined the whole day. Red Route will run starting on the even half hour and Yellow Route will run starting on the odd half hour.
-Temporary Red and Yellow Routes All Day
Permanent Saturday Red and Yellow Routes:
Saturday LINK Red and Yellow Routes will be limited to one round every two hours.
Permanent Saturday Blue and Green Routes:
Saturday LINK Blue and Green Routes will be limited to one round every two hours.
General Rider Directions
- Get a schedule. Copies are available on board the buses, the Casper Area Transit Center located at 1715 East 4th Street, City Hall, the Senior Center or click here for a PDF version.
- Choose your route. Check the schedule to find your stop.
- Wait at the stop 5 minutes before departure.
- Wait for other passengers to exit prior to boarding the bus. Make sure you’re getting on the correct route. If you are unsure about the route, need the lift, or need further assistance, please ask the driver.
- Pay your fare. Drivers do not carry change, so you must have the exact fare when you board the bus.
- Enjoy the ride!
- Get off the bus. Pull the signal cord when available, or inform the driver at least one block prior to your stop. Stay seated until the bus comes to a complete stop and be sure to take your belongings with you. Don’t cross the street in front of the bus; wait for the bus to leave the stop.
Fare Rates
One way fares must be paid with exact cash at the time of service, or a scan pass can be purchased at Casper Area Transit Office. A one time registration form will need to be filled out on an initial purchase. A printable version can be found here: LINK Pass Registration Form.
Attention Credit Card Users
The City of Casper is no longer absorbing credit card fees. When using a credit card you will be charged 3.75% or a minimum of $2.50, whichever is greater, this is charged by the credit card processor, not the City of Casper.
Children Under 6 years*
Free
Seniors, persons with disabilities, and Medicare card holders
$0.50
Students (age 6-17 or with valid school ID)*
$0.75
General Public Adults (age 18-61)
$1.00
*Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult traveling to the same destination.
One Way Fares (effective March 1, 2023)
Monthly Passes
Unlimited rides by a single person for a month can be purchased at the Casper Area Transit Office. A one time registration form will need to be filled out on an initial purchase. A printable version can be found here: LINK Pass Registration Form.
General Public (age 18-61)
$30.00
Seniors, persons with disabilities, and Medicare card holders
$15.00
Students (age 6-17 or with valid school ID)*
$25.00
*Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult traveling to the same destination.
Route Deviation - One Way
General Public Adult ($1.00 fare)
add Route Deviation ($1.00) Cash only
$2.00 total
Seniors, persons with disabilities, and Medicare card holders ($0.50 fare)
add Route Deviation ($0.50) Cash only
$1.00 total
Student ($0.75 fare)
add Route Deviation ($0.75 fare) Cash only
$1.50 total
General Public Monthly Pass (already paid for)
add Route Deviation ($1.00) Cash only
$1.00 total
Seniors, persons with disabilities, and Medicare card holders Monthly Pass (already paid for)
add Route Deviation ($0.50) Cash only
$0.50 total
Student (already paid for)
add Route Deviation ($0.75) Cash only
$0.50 total
Deviations must be paid with exact cash. Drivers do not carry change.
Deviations must be arranged with the Dispatch Office at (307) 235-8287 at least 1-2 hours in advance. Deviations can be rejected at any time at the dispatch office or at the driver’s discretion, depending on weather conditions and traffic patterns. Rejections are rare and generally occur due to time constraints, weather conditions, construction delays, or excessive distance from route.
Transfers
Free from one bus to another and must be used immediately. Transfer tokens are good only at designated transfer points such as the Eastside Wal-Mart (Blue and Orange), or Westside Wal-Mart (Purple and Yellow), Beech Street Transfer Plaza (Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue), or Kit Carson (Purple and Green). Abuse of Transfer Tokens is not only dishonest, but can be considered theft of services. Repeated abuse will result in your suspension from ridership and / or prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Transfers can be combined with route deviations; please indicate intentions to transfer at the time of original boarding.
Holiday Closures
Casper Area LINK does not provide service on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day: Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2024
- Independence Day: Thursday, July 4, 2024
- Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2, 2024
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
- Christmas Day: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024
LINK will provide limited hours service on the following holidays with times to be announced at least 1-week prior to holiday:
- Presidents' Day: Monday, Feb.19, 2024
- Columbus Day: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
- Veteran's Day: Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
- Friday after Thanksgiving: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024
If you have questions, ask the driver. They are always happy to help!