Atomic City Transit

Atomic City Transit provides free public transportation in Los Alamos and White Rock. Get all the latest news, announcements, holiday closures, detours, and weather delays here. Also consider signing up on the ACTracker to get alerts and notifications directly by email or text as well as track the bus in real-time! Want to book an ACT MyRide on demand ride door to door? Download the MyRide Atomic City Transit app on Google Play or the Apple App Store to get started! 

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Interested in becoming part of the ACT team?  Check out LAC's Employment Opportunities page here.

Service Announcements

Service Alert

• ACT MyRide (Dial a Ride) resumes normal hours: As Concert Series concluded September 5th, ACT has updated its ACT MyRide (Dial a Ride) PM service back to regular hours. General public may book on demand rides Monday through Friday at 630pm - 9pm, with the latest possible pickup at 9pm, to match bus schedule ride options. Call 505-661-RIDE (7433) or book a trip with the ACT MyRide on App Store or Google Play.

• Truck Route Construction on East Jemez Road, Expect Delays: Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025, Los Alamos National Laboratory will be paving and updating the Truck Route in Two Phases. Route 2T may be continuously delayed 15-20 minutes, causing missed connections. It is advised customers use 2M or check the live tracking for 2T using the ACTracker in order to make connections in a timely fashion. Additionally, 2M and 2T timetables are available on our Routes & Schedules page.   

• PM Express Rts 8&9 will no longer provide service to North Mesa: Beginning Monday, August 18th, 2025, Express Route 9 from the Aspen area will no longer provide Service to North Mesa. Riders needing to get to North Mesa Area can catch the Rt 6 at 2:45pm at 33rd & Walnut. Express 8 from Mountain area will no longer transfer riders to Express 9. All updated timetables available on our Routes & Schedules page. 

Service Reductions Due to Staffing Shortages

• Route 3 Central / Canyon Suspended Until Further Notice - Beginning November 17^th, 2022: Service to Entrada Dr (bus stops #570 at Entrada Dr & Camino Entrada, and #571 Entrada & Camino Entrada) will be serviced by Route 1 Downtown Circulator every 30 minutes (no need to call for pickup.) 

Seasonal Services

• Saturday On Demand Bus Service with ACT MyRide - Beginning Saturday August 2, 2025 through Saturday October 25, 2025: For thirteen Saturdays in Summer and Fall, Atomic City Transit will be launching a Pilot Program where riders can request same-day service from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rides may be reserved through the free ACT MyRide app, available for download on Google Play or the Apple App Store or by calling 505-661-RIDE (7433). The service will discontinue after October 25th in order to be evaluated for permanent implementation. See this Press Releasefor more details.

• Bandelier Shuttle Service - Beginning Monday May 19th through October 14th, 2025: Route 12 to Bandelier National Monument will operate from May 19th through October 14th. The shuttle will carry visitors from the Frey Trailhead (across from Juniper Campground), and then to the park visitor center. Shuttles run every 30 minutes daily. There is no charge for riding the shuttle. Visit our Routes & Schedules for maps and times.

• Express Route Service - Beginning Wednesday, August 7^th, 2024: Express Routes will resume service for the school year (Routes 7 through 11, which operate a single trip after school to the downtown area). We have modified our Express Routes to align with the new school release times. Please see our Routes and Schedules page for details.  

ACT is Free

There are NO FARES on any service operated by Atomic City Transit.

The Incorporated County of Los Alamos has opted to invest Federal transit grant funds and Transit Gross Receipts Tax dollars that are returned to the County, as well as local General Fund dollars, to bring this service to you.

The next time you see one of your County Councilors, be sure to thank him or her for this support for public transportation and contribution to the quality of life in our community! 

Public Transit Basics

Take a look at this year's Snow & Ice Control Plan for winter storm emergency response guidelines. The document can be downloaded from the Traffic and Streets Division page.

Before riding Atomic City Transit, please review our Customer Service Policy and Rider's Guide(PDF, 165KB) and our Disruptive Passenger Conduct Policy(PDF, 65KB). Parents, please review this Bus Safety Basics Coloring & Activity Book(PDF, 10MB) with your children to ensure they understand the safety tips discussed before they ride. To request a copy in the mail, please call Dispatch at 661-RIDE (7433).