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

• Peak service on Route 6 - North Mesa Suspended - Tuesday, August 13 Until Further Notice: Peak service on Route 6 - North Mesa will not operate due to a staffing shortage. Hourly service will remain in operation from 5:50 AM to 6:51 PM - Rt 6 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.

• Bandelier Shuttle Service Suspended  - Beginning Thursday, August 29, 2024: Bandelier Shuttle Service will be suspended due to severe staffing shortages. The transit system currently faces a 100% vacancy rate for drivers needed to operate the shuttle service. Bandelier National Monument will remain open to visitors, who will be allowed to drive to Frijoles Canyon, starting Thursday, August 29th. For more information about the Bandelier operations and hours, visit the Bandelier National Monument website.

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 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.) 
  
  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 Suspended - Tuesday, August 13 Until Further Notice: Peak service on Route 6 - North Mesa will not operate due to a staffing shortage. 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.

• Route 2M Service Suspended Until Further Notice - Beginning Friday, June 21^st, 2024:  Route 2M service will be suspended. Please use Route 2T during this time. ACT did receive feedback asking to consider suspending Route 2T instead of 2M should the need arise, since 2M provides a more direct route downtown. After much deliberation, several factors influenced the decision to cancel Route 2M over 2T:
  • Route 2T connects to all routes at the Transit Center, while 2M does not connect to Route 6 during non-peak times or Route 5
  • Route 2T provides service to more areas in White Rock, and allows for bi-directional travel in White Rock
  • Route 2T provides service to Elk Ridge
  • Route 2T schedule aligns with school release times, should the suspension extend to the start of school
  ACT thanks their riders for the feedback and apologizes for the inconvenience of the suspension. Recruiting efforts will continue so that Route 2M can resume as soon as staffing levels are sufficient to operate the service.
   
• Bandelier Shuttle Service Suspended  - Beginning Thursday, August 29, 2024: Bandelier Shuttle Service will be suspended due to severe staffing shortages. The transit system currently faces a 100% vacancy rate for drivers needed to operate the shuttle service. Bandelier National Monument will remain open to visitors, who will be allowed to drive to Frijoles Canyon, starting Thursday, August 29th. For more information about the Bandelier operations and hours, visit the Bandelier National Monument website.

Detours and Bus Stop Closures

• None Currently

Holidays and Holiday Service

• Holiday Closure for Labor Day - Beginning Monday, September 2:  Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service will not operate on Monday, September 2, 2023, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular fixed-route service will resume Tuesday, September 3rd.

Seasonal Services

• Summer Concert Service - Beginning Friday, May 24^th through August 30^th: 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 27^th Through August 28^th, 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 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).