McDonald County
OATS Transit is available to anyone regardless of age, income, disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.
To schedule a ride in McDonald County, call 417-887-9272 or 800-770-6287.
Listed below is the transportation schedule for McDonald County.
Service to Noel and Southwest City:
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Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
Service to Noel:
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1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tuesday/Thursday
Service to Neosho:
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2nd Tuesday of the month
Service to Jane:
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2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday
Service to Joplin:
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1st Wednesday of the month
General transportation with medical priority is available from McDonald County origination in Jane to Neosho and Joplin along the I-49 corridor via Express every Wednesday. Trips must be scheduled 48 hours in advance by calling the OATS Transit office at 1-800-77-6287.
Fares (one-way):
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In-town Springfield: $1.50
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In-town Rural Communities: $1
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In-County: $1.50
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Adjacent County: $2.50
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Long-Distance (three counties or more): $5
*Seniors age 60+ and individuals with disabilities age 18-59 riding under the AAA contract do not have a set fare, but are asked to contribute a minimum amount for their rides.