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Barton County 

OATS Transit is available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin. 

To schedule a ride in Barton County, call 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287.

Listed below is the transportation schedule for Barton County. Fares are listed at the bottom of the page. 

 

To Joplin:

  • 1st Monday and 3rd Thursday each month

 

To Springfield: 

  • 2nd Monday each month 

 

To Nevada: 

  • 4th Thursday each month

 

To Lamar:                                                                                                                        

From Mindenmines and Liberal:

  • Every Tuesday 

 

From Golden City and Jasper:

  • Every Wednesday

Fares (one way):

  • In-town Springfield: $2.00 

  • In-town rural communities: $2.00

  • In-county: $3.00

  • Adjacent County: $4.00

  • Long-Distance (three counties or more): $6.00

  • Each additional en route stop: $1.00 

Seniors age 60+ and individuals with disabilities age 18-59 riding under AAA contract do not have a set fare, but are asked to contribute a minimum amount for their rides. OATS Transit will provide contact information for riders to contribute directly tothe applicable AAA. Space on any scheduled route is limited depending on passenger load, locations, trip purpose, and funding. Priority may be given for scheduled doctor appointments and dialysis. 

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