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 573-449-3789 or 800-269-6287.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Listed below is the transportation schedule for Boone County.
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County service outside Columbia city limits:
from Ashland, Hallsville, Centralia, Harrisburg, Rocheport, and Sturgeon to Columbia:
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2nd and 4th Monday of each month
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Open to individuals of any age.
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Service Within the City of Columbia:
Medical Appointments:
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Medicaid transportation is available for medical appointments but must be booked through MTM (866-269-5927). Medical appointments must be made between 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to ensure transportation home.
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Open to seniors 65+ and individuals with disabilities.
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Fares (One-Way):
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$2.00 per one-way trip
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Drivers do not accept payment from riders on the bus. Riders can add funds to their account before riding and each time you ride the fare will be withdrawn. When calling to add funds to your account a minimum amount of $10.00 is required. You can send a personal check, money order or cashier’s check to the OATS Transit office if you do not want to pay by credit/debit card.​