County Connection offers free rides in two different areas: Walnut Creek and the Monument Corridor—which includes Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Concord BART stations.
Walnut Creek
Getting around Walnut Creek is free and easy when you use the Downtown Trolley and Route 5 Shuttle! Both services are free—just hop on and enjoy the ride.
Route 4 – Downtown Trolley (Weekday)
The Downtown Trolley runs seven days a week and makes a loop through Downtown. It runs every 12 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. Stops include:
- The Broadway Plaza
- Main Street Plaza
- The Lesher Center for the Arts
- City Hall
- The Senior Center
Route 5 – Creekside / BART Walnut Creek Free Shuttle (Weekday)
The Route 5 Shuttle runs between Walnut Creek BART and Creekside Drive (via S California Blvd and S Main St) every weekday from 6am to 7pm. It runs every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 45 minutes during off-peak hours.
Route 7 – Shadelands / Pleasant Hill BART (Weekday)
The Route 7 Shuttle runs between Mitchell Park & Ride and Pleasant Hill BART every weekday from 6:30am-10:30am and 3pm-7:45pm. It runs every 20 minutes during peak hours.
Alamo Creek Shuttle (Weekday)
The Alamo Creek Shuttle is a free service to anyone traveling to and from the Alamo Creek, Monterosso, and Ponderosa Colony housing developments. It runs every 90 minutes on weekdays from 6am-10am and 3pm-6:30pm. The Alamo Creek Shuttle serves the Danville Park & Ride and Walnut Creek BART, and may stop at other locations with the 1.5 mile corridor along Camino Tassajara and I-680. The shuttle will pick you up at your door. Call 925-943-1829 for reservations. Advance reservations can be made 7 days a week.
Monument Corridor
County Connection offers free rides on three of its weekday bus routes – Routes 11, 14, and 16 All three routes serve the Monument Corridor in Concord and connect from Concord BART to various destinations in Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, including BART stations, Martinez Amtrak and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.
Route 11 – Concord BART / Pleasant Hill BART (Weekday)
The Route 11 Shuttle runs between Pleasant Hill BART and Concord BART every weekday from 6am to 8pm. It runs every 45 minutes during peak hours and every 90 minutes during off-peak hours. Stops include:
- Concord BART
- Oak Grove Rd
- Treat Blvd
- Pleasant Hill BART
Route 14 – Monument Blvd (Concord BART / Walnut Creek BART) [Weekday]
The Route 14 Shuttle runs between Concord BART and Walnut Creek BART every weekday from 5:30am to 9:30pm, with departures every 30 minutes. Stops include:
- Concord BART
- Monument Blvd
- Pleasant Hill BART
- Walnut Creek BART
Route 16 – Martinez Amtrak / Concord BART (Weekday)
The Route 16 Shuttle runs between Concord BART and Martinez Amtrak every weekday from 5:30am to 10pm, with departures every 40 minutes. Stops include:
- Concord BART
- Monument Blvd
- Gregory Ln
- Alhambra Ave
- Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
- Martinez Amtrak
Route 99X – Martinez Amtrak / North Concord BART (Weekday)
Route 99X runs between Martinez Amtrak and North Concord BART every 20-40 minutes (during peak hours only). Stops include:
- North Concord/Martinez BART
- Arnold Industrial Way
- Morello Avenue
- Pacheco Boulevard
- Martinez Amtrak
Route 311 – Concord BART / PH BART / WC BART (Weekend)
Route 311 runs between Concord BART and Walnut Creek BART Saturdays and Sundays from 8:45am to 6:30pm, with departures every 60 minutes. Stops include:
- Walnut Creek BART
- Pleasant Hill BART
- Oak Grove Rd & Smith Ln
- Oak Grove Rd & Monument Blvd
- Fry Way & Clayton Blvd
- Concord BART
Route 314 – Concord BART / Monument Blvd / DVC (Weekend)
Route 314 runs between Concord BART and Diablo Valley College Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 8pm, with departures every 30 minutes. Stops include:
- Concord BART
- Monument Blvd & Meadow Ln
- Monument Blvd & Mohr Ln
- Gregory Ln & Cleaveland Rd
- Contra Costa Blvd & Viking Dr
- Diablo Valley College
Route 316 – Martinez Amtrak / Pleasant Hill BART (Weekend)
The Route 316 runs between Martinez Amtrak and Pleasant Hill BART Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 8:30pm, with departures every 80 minutes. Stops include:
- Pleasant Hill BART
- Crescent Plz & Crescent Dr
- Contra Costa Blvd & Viking Dr
- Diablo Valley College
- Pacheco Blvd & Center Ave
- Morello Ave & Arnold Dr
- Martinez Amtrak
- Alhambra Ave & Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
- Alhambra Ave & Walnut Ave
- Old Orchard Rd & Arnold Dr
