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BUS SERVICE

As of January 2006 , the County Connection operates 25 regular bus lines in Central Contra Costa County. All routes connect with regional train service, primarily BART ( Bay Area Rapid Transit ), in addition to ACE in Pleasanton and the Capitol Corridor in Martinez . In addition, it operates eight express lines, one All Nighter line to Oakland, California , and one free trolley in conjunction with the city of Walnut Creek .

Some major points of interest in the area include:



FARES

As of February 2006 , fares are $1.75 for local buses and $2.00 for express buses. The All Nighter costs $1.75 to travel within Contra Costa County but is $3.00 to travel to Oakland. To save money, monthly bus passes can be purchased for $53.00 and 12 ride cards can be purchased for $17.00. Transfers are free between buses and are given upon request.


SERVICE AREA


It provides service to the communities of:



FLEET

The service fleet consist of 12 small buses and 131 wheelchair lift buses manufactured by Gillig .


CONNECTING TRANSPORTATION





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