North Central RTD | Blue Bus
@Ride_TheBlueBus
North Central RTD's mission is to improve communities’ quality of life by providing a resilient, equitable, and effective public transportation system.
What can you bring on the Blue Bus? Small personal items like backpacks, shopping bags, strollers and mobility aids are welcome! Pets in carriers are OK, too. Have questions? Just ask your driver, we’re here to help.

Meet rural transit hero Gene! "Rural transit is important for the people who need assistance getting around." Thank you Gene for helping our communities access essential services! #RuralTransitDay

Meet rural transit hero Angelica! "Rural transit does a lot. We help people who can't drive themselves or need help getting to the places they need to go." Thank you Angelica for keeping our communities connected! #RuralTransitDay

Meet rural transit hero Matt! "We provide essential services. Our rural transit system is providing the same services the big cities are. We make sure rural communities don't get left out." Thank you for keeping our communities moving, Matt! #RuralTransitDay

Meet Bruce, they’ve been a Blue Bus rider since 2023 and uses our MyBlue™, paratransit and fixed route services to get to medical appointments and around town. Thank you for riding the Blue Bus, Bruce!

Effective August 4, the MyBlue™ Española Zone may experience a reduction in availability due to staff shortages. To ensure we can accommodate as many rides as possible, passengers should book trips several days in advance of their desired departure time.

Effective August 4, Blue Bus trips between 10:30AM and 11:25 AM on the 150 Chimayó route are temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Effective August 4, Blue Bus service along the 110 Westside/Crosstown route is temporarily suspended due to staff shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Passengers may use the MyBlue™ Española service in the meantime.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025 the 305 Taos Express route will not be servicing the Guadalupe Parking Lot and the Taos Admin bus stops on the am only, due to road closures. The bus stop on Cruz Alta southbound will be utilize as an alternative. We apologize for the inconvenience.
On Saturday, July 26, 2025 the 305 Taos Express will not be servicing the Guadalupe Parking Lot bus stop on the am only, due to road closures. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The 300 Taos to 200 Santa fe Dixon Post Office stop is cancelled due to road conditions caused by weather. We apologize for the inconvenience and will alert riders when route resumes service. Thank you.
Getting there should be easy for everyone. Every Blue Bus is equipped with: 🦽Wheelchair lifts 💺Priority seating 🙋♂️Trained operators ready to assist 🚌Paratransit services Transportation should work for all of us, and we’re proud to make it happen. #ridethebluebus

The 275 Turquoise Trail 3N from Madrid to Santa Fe is cancelled for today. The 3S run from Santa Fe to Madrid will be on time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The 230 San Ildefonso route is now back on schedule.
The 230 San Ildefonso route is currently running 28 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to weather conditions Red River is delayed until road is cleared to continue the route.
The 300/200 Taos Santa Fe route will be delayed about 30 minutes this morning. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Meet rural transit hero Herald and hear his thoughts on how rural transit impacts the communities he serves. Thank you for all you do, Herald!
Due to traffic being backed up Turquoise Trail is 30mins late. Today 7/16/25
Meet our Rural Transit Hero Cynthia! 🚍💙 Our team members go the extra mile everyday to provide essential transit services to the community. Join us in sharing what rural transit means to you and in saying thank you to the faces behind the Blue Bus! #RuralTransitDay