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Service Alerts:

  • Effective Apr. 1, 2026, the Antonito to Alamosa route is back in service. All other SLV routes are paused due to funding cuts. Please watch this page for updates.
  • Effective Jan. 2, 2026, service between BV & Salida is being operated by Bustang. Learn more.
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Mountain Valley Transit

MVT provides free door-to-door transit services throughout the Arkansas River Valley and San Luis Valley communities, helping South Central Colorado’s rural residents achieve greater mobility and self-sufficiency through environmentally sustainable transportation.

Mission

Our mission is to provide transit options for the area’s residents and visitors—to increase access to key destinations in our communities and reduce their transportation costs, as well as decrease environmental pollutants through shared-ride alternatives.

Our Services

Mountain Valley Transit is a rural transit nonprofit organization formed in Salida in 1996. We provide free door-to-door rides in our service region to anyone for any reason. Donations are appreciated to help us maintain our operations!

What Our Riders Have to Say…

If You Need To…

go to an appointment in Alamosa, shop at the Salida Walmart, commute to work in Buena Vista or connect with the Bustang to get to Denver…
We’ve got you covered!

woman and son smiling at each other riding the bus
mature woman on the shuttle holding shopping bags, young woman in background texting
young man riding the bus and texting, smiling

Service Alerts:

  • Effective Apr. 1, 2026, the Antonito to Alamosa route is back in service. All other SLV routes are paused due to funding cuts. Please watch this page for updates.
  • Effective Jan. 2, 2026, service between BV & Salida is being operated by Bustang. Learn more.
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San Luis Valley Service

Antonito to Alamosa
Mondays & Fridays

Saguache to Salida
Tuesdays & Thursdays

Valley-wide to Alamosa
Wednesdays & Fridays

Chaffee County Service

Service Between Buena Vista & Salida

Chaffee County Door-to-Door Service