Boone County

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

To schedule a ride in Boone County call the Columbia OATS Transit Office at 573-449-3789 or

800-269-6287. Calls must be made between the hours of 9:30 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday; 24-48 hours in advance.

To Columbia

From Ashland, Central Boone, Hallsville: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Monday each month

From Centralia, Harrisburg, Rocheport, Sturgeon: 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month

In-Town City of Columbia

Medical Appointments: Monday-Friday (8:30 am-4:30 pm) Medical appointments must be no later than 2:30 p.m. to ensure transportation for return home.
Grocery Shopping: Monday-Friday (8:30 am-4:30 pm)

Seniors 65+ or 18-64 with a disability.

Calls must be made at least 24 to 48 hours prior to appointment.

Fares (one-way):