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Metro Hopper Services

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT (RTD)

  • Description: Offers a deviated fixed-route service serving popular destinations throughout Stockton city limits.  Buses run approximately every hour.  

    In order to accommodate ADA-certified passengers who are not able to reach fixed-route stops, each Metro Hopper can deviate from its normal route a distance of up to one mile. Service covers apporximately 75% of Stockton Metro Area for ADA-certified passengers with the one-mile deviation. Reservations are required. Hoppers will deviate up to two times per trip.
  • Phone:

    Email: DL-communications@sanjoaquinrtd.com
    Website: www.sanjoaquinrtd.com

    Program Hours

  • Hours: There are 7 routes that operates Monday-Friday 6am-6:30pm Reservation Phone hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
  • Location(s)

    Stockton - Downtown Transit Center

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 421 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Passengers can download the Vamos Mobility app, create an account, plan their trips, buy tickets for their service type, and use their phone as their ticket. Passenger must scan their tickets using ticket validators upon boarding. Passengers can also pay onboard the bus using exact cash only. ------------ For ADA eligibility, reservations are only needed for deviation and can be made 1-2 days in advance. Call Access San Joaquin to schedule an appointment to determine ADA certified.
    • Program Fees: Adult 1-Ride $1.50, Discount 1-Ride $0.75, Adult 1-Day $4.00, Discount 1-Day $2.00. Deviations are $1.00 per deviation, transfers between Metro Hopper routes are free. ADA-certified attendants ride free.
    • Required Documents: Show pass when boarding the bus; Show ADA certification card if ADA certified. Scan mobile ticketing upon boarding/
    • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County
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