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Bus Connections

Clean Commute Bus

Ride easy on one of the many direct bus routes serving County worksites, including connections between SMART stations.

Sonoma County employees are eligible to ride free on Sonoma County Transit (SCT) and Santa Rosa CityBus by simply showing their employee ID badge. Additionally, employees may load e-cash onto their Clipper cards through My Commuter Check to pay for bus fares on Golden Gate Transit, Petaluma Transit, and other regional providers.

SMART Connections

County Campus to SMART Santa Rosa North Station

Routes 44 and 48 (Sonoma County Transit) runs almost hourly between the transit center at Coddingtown Mall (six-minute walk from the SMART Station) and the County Center on Administration Drive, from 6:20 a.m. to 9:05 p.m.

Route 1 (Santa Rosa CityBus) runs every 15 minutes between the transit center at Coddingtown Mall (six-minute walk from the SMART Station) and Bicentennial Avenue at Ventura Avenue, from 5:50 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. 

Airport Business Park to SMART Airport Station

Route 62 (Sonoma County Transit) connects the Airport Station to most County work locations within the Airport Business Park, and to central Windsor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from the SMART station to my worksite?

  • Routes 44 and 48 and Route 1 connect the Santa Rosa North Station on Guerneville Road to the County campus. County employees ride for free.
  • Route 62 connects the Airport Station to the Airport Business Park. County employees ride for free.
  • Google Transit has a user-friendly option to get directions and plan transit trips: https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/transit/#mdy

Where can I find more information about local and regional bus connections?

What is Clipper?

Clipper is an all-in-one transit card accepted on Sonoma County Transit, Santa Rosa City Bus, SMART, Golden Gate Transit, Marin Transit, Petaluma Transit, as well as all other Bay Area transit agencies.

Where can I get a Clipper card?

A free Clipper card is available to employees.  To obtain a free card, please contact benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. You can also get a Clipper card online or in person at any Clipper retail location.  There is a one-time $3 fee for a new Clipper card. 

What if my Clipper card is lost or stolen?