Atomic City Transit

Atomic City Transit provides free public transportation in Los Alamos County with the mission to improve and strengthen mobility through an effective, efficient, an dependable transit system. Get all the latest news, announcements, holiday closures, detours, and weather delay notifications here.

Service Announcements

Service Alerts and Special Services

• Route 1 Timepoints Adjusted on Co-Op Run: Beginning Friday, February 13, 2026, Route 1 Downtown Circulator timepoints have adjusted for earlier connections to the Transit Center for the trips that include the co-op. The bus will arrive at Central & 15th 24 minutes after the hour and at the Library 26 minutes after the hour with a connection point to the Transit Center at 32 minutes after the hour. For specific timepoints, please see the updated timetables 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 17th, 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

• Express Route Service - Beginning Wednesday, August 7th, 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.  
  

Routes and Schedules

View printable route maps here! We're also on Google Transit - a great tool to help your trip planning. 

Atomic City Transit is...YOU!

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We're Hiring!

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

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, 731KB) 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).