Providing public transit services to the central Iowa counties of Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren since 1981
Scheduling
Contact us to schedule a trip or receive more information.
1 (877) 686-0029
erides@ridehirta.com
HIRTA On Demand App
Click here to download on the Apple App Store.
Click here to download on the Google Play Store.
Hearing impaired? Use Relay Iowa
7-1-1 (TTY)
1 (800) 735-2943 (Voice)
1 (800) 264-7190 (Voice - Spanish)
Fares
*Prices are for one-way*
In town: $2.50
In county: $5.00
Ames to Nevada: $5.00
Knoxville to Pella: $5.00
Ames to Boone: $5.00
Limited availability.
Call for more information.
Des Moines trips: price varies
Limited availability.
Call for more information.
If you are age 60 or older, ask us if you qualify for donation-based transportation service a service partially funded through Aging Resources of Central Iowa.
Service Hours
Boone Dallas Jasper
Madison Marion Warren
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Story
6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
City of Ames
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
City of Ames
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3 Easy Steps to Ride
List of Services
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Schedule a Ride:List Item 1
To get started, call 1 (877) 686-0029 or email erides@ridehirta.com and let us know the date, time, and destination of your ride. You can also download the HIRTA On Demand smartphone app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
To change or cancel your ride, please call us as soon as possible. If you do not cancel your ride, you will be considered a no-show and may be charged a fee. Please see our policies page for more info.
HIRTA Public Transit is committed to ensuring no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, age, disability, religion, color, sex or national origin. Services are open to the general public, including persons with disabilities, as required by the American's with Disability Act.
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Get on the Bus:List Item 2
A driver will pick you up within a 20-minute window. Please plan your trip accordingly. It is important for all riders to be ready at the beginning of their 20-minute pickup window.
When your bus arrives, board the bus and pay the appropriate fare. You can also pay directly in the HIRTA On Demand app!
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Ride Safely:List Item 3
All passengers must be seated with their seatbelt secured. If you use a wheelchair or scooter, or need additional assistance, our drivers will make sure you are secure.
Sit back and enjoy your ride!
