Fare-free bus in Baker City gets updated route
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY — With new public transit funding available, Community Connections of Baker County reports the Baker City bus route has gotten a schedule update. The new schedule went into effect on January 5th.
CCNO reports, “The Baker City bus is a fare-free deviated fixed-route service that travels throughout town to help you get to work, shopping, appointments, school, or wherever you need to go around town — all without paying a fare!”
The new schedule runs as follows:
• Monday–Friday: Service runs from 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM with buses departing about every 45 minutes, with a lunch break between 12:00–1:00 PM.
• Saturday: Service runs from 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM, also with a lunch break 12:00–1:00 PM.
Community Connections also explained that a “deviated fixed route” means the bus follows a regular schedule on a route, but with approval, deviations can be made to pick up or drop off riders near their destination. To schedule a deviation, riders are asked to call at least one business day prior to (541) 523-7433.
**Community Connections of Baker County photo**
