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!
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Service Announcements
Service Alert
- Route 6 PM Peak Service (3:05 PM to 5:05 PM) Resumes Tentatively – Monday, September 23rd, 2024: Route 6 PM Peak Service will resume from 3:05 PM to 5:05 PM on a day-by-day basis. We will update our website and Facebook page should we not have the staff available to operate the peak service.
Detours and Bus Stop Closures
- Detours for Route 1 – Downtown and After School Express Routes - Beginning Monday, September 30th through Thursday, October 3rd:
- Monday, September 30th and Tuesday, October 1: Beginning Monday at approximately 8 AM through Tuesday around 6 PM, Central Ave will be closed for paving between 15th St and 20th St. Routes 1 and after-school Express Routes will detour on the inbound trip (to Transit Center) Left on 15th, Right on Deacon St, right on 20th Street, and back on Central Ave. Stop #119 at Central & 20th will not have service during the road closure.
- Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd: Beginning Wednesday at approximately 8 AM, Central Ave will be closed for paving between 20th St and Oppenheimer. The road will re-open on Thursday morning for Farmer’s Market, after which the road will be closed again until paving work is complete. Routes 1 and after-school Express Routes will detour on the inbound trip (to Transit Center) Left on 20th, Right on Trinity, right on Oppenheimer, and back on Central Ave. Stops #120 at Central & Mesa Library and Stop #555 at Central & Oppenheimer will not have service during the road closure.
The detours are expected to end by the evening of Thursday, October 3rd, but may continue Friday, October 4th if more paving work is needed. Check out ourACTracker for real-time route information and service alerts - also available on Google Play or Apple stores, just search for “myStop Mobile”.
Service Reductions Due to Staffing Shortages
Due to staffing shortages, some of our services have been reduced. We are actively recruiting drivers, and will resume services when we have staff available. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our riders.
- 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.)
Additionally, the Route 1 bus stop #405 at the LAC Airport will pick up on-demand during the Rt 3 cancellation – call our administrative office (505) 661-7433 to request pick-up at the Airport.
- Peak service on Route 6 - North Mesa Operates Tentatively From 3:05 PM to 5:05 PM - Monday, September 23 Until Further Notice: Peak service on Route 6 - North Mesa will operate only from 3:05 PM to 5:05 PM on a day-by-day basis. Check our website and Facebook for updates should we need to cancel the Peak service due to staffing shortages. Hourly service will remain in operation from 5:50 AM to 6:51 PM, and departs from the Transit Center every 35 minutes past the hour with the last trip departing at 6:35 PM. Thank you for your understanding.
Holidays and Holiday Service
Seasonal Services
- Summer Concert Service - Beginning Friday, May 24th through August 30th: Summer Concert Series bus service to start every Friday from around 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Check our Routes and Schedules page for schedule details.
- Bandelier Shuttle Service - Beginning Thursday, June 27th Through August 28th, 2024: Route 12 to Bandelier National Monument will operate from June 27th through August 28th. The shuttle will carry visitors from the White Rock Visitor Center to the Frey Trailhead (across from Juniper Campground), and then to the park visitor center. Shuttles run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends and holidays. Last shuttle each day leaves the visitor center at 5 PM. There is no charge for riding the shuttle. Visit our Routes & Schedules for maps and times.
- 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.
Additional Service Information
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).