Route 3 and 4 Mendenhall Valley buses are on detour routing until further notice due the closure of the Backloop Bridge on Mendenhall Loop Road.

Starting Monday, August 18, all route 3 and 4 Mendenhall Valley buses will be continuing from the Valley Transit Center to Auke Bay to Wren Drive. Buses will turnaround via Wren Drive, Silver Street, and Steelhead drive to return to Auke Bay and the Valley Transit Center. See the map below.

We will also be running a temporary “LOOP RD / RIVERSIDE” service that makes a clockwise loop from Valley Transit Center Bay 1 up Riverside Drive to Mint Way. From Mint Way, this bus will display “VALLEY TC” and will travel via Mendenhall Loop Road back to the Valley Transit Center. This bus is timed to make transfers to and from the Route 3 and 4 Mendenhall Valley and Downtown service at the Valley Transit Center.

All Route 7, 8 and 9 buses will maintain regular routing through the valley.

For more information, please contact Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.

All bus routes will be on detour routing in downtown Juneau during construction on Glacier Avenue near the Federal Building. Glacier Avenue will be closed to all traffic near 8th Street due to road work.

The detour is expected to start on Tuesday, August 5 and will continue until further notice. Signs will be posted at impacted bus stops once the detour has started.

The Federal Building bus stops (#404 & #494) will be CLOSED for ALL ROUTES during construction.

All TRANSFERS between the Route 1 Douglas and the Routes 3 & 4 Mendenhall Valley buses will be at the State Museum Stop (#496) on Whittier Street during this detour routing.

Please see detour routing maps below for all routes.

Route 1 Douglas / Downtown

▼ Route 1: Downtown to Douglas Detour Routing ▼

▼ Route 1: Douglas to Downtown Detour Routing ▼

Routes 3 & 4 Mendenhall Valley / Downtown

▼ Routes 3 & 4: Downtown to Mendenhall Valley Detour Routing ▼

▼ Routes 3 & 4: Mendenhall Valley to Downtown Detour Routing ▼

Routes 7, 8 & 9 Express and Commuter Service

▼ Routes 7, 8 & 9: Downtown to Valley Detour Routing ▼

▼ Routes 7, 8: Valley to Downtown Detour Routing ▼

Route 9: Valley to Downtown Routing is UNCHANGED:

• Valley Transit Center to Downtown Transit Center non-stop via Egan Drive.

For more information, please call 907-789-6901.

Capital Transit is excited to announce several expansions to our bus service for the 2025 summer season. All changes will start the week of Monday, April 21.

• Extended Sunday Service: for the summer, Sunday Core Service will be extended to match our year-round Saturday-level Core Service. Bus service will start earlier on Sunday morning, and end approximately 5 hours later Sunday evening, matching our year-round Saturday Core Service schedules.
• Added Weekend route 8 Downtown/Valley Express Service: for the summer, the Route 8 will operate approximately 8:30 am to 5:45 pm on both Saturday & Sunday, in addition to the normal Monday – Friday Route 8 service.
• Added Bus Service on Memorial Day and Labor Day Holidays: all routes will operate on normal schedules on these two holidays (Monday, May 26, 2025 and Monday, September 1, 2025) .
• Extra Inbound Route 8 Downtown Express run: for the summer, the last inbound run of the Route 8 Downtown Express will leave the Valley Transit Center at 5:45 pm, seven days/week (instead of 5:15 pm).

Please see the updated schedules on the bus or on the web at juneaucapitaltransit.org/schedules. You may also use Google Maps Transit Directions for trip planning with the expanded service by specifying a date of April 21 or later.

The following routing changes will also go into effect on Monday, April 21:

• The route 4 Mendenhall Valley will add stop #573 –  Vintage Boulevard and Clinton Driver near Safeway and the SEARHC Campus, located between stop #600 – Valley Transit Center and stop #455 –  Juneau Job Center.
• The route 8 Valley Express will travel non-stop on Egan Drive from 12^th Street downtown to the Western Auto stop. The route 8 Valley Express will not service the following stops:
  • #406 – Glacier Avenue & Behrends Avenue (JDHS)
  • #407 – Glacier Avenue & Ross Way
  • #408 – Glacier Highway at 1547 Glacier Highway (S-Curves)
  • #409 – Glacier Highway & Wickersham Street

Please use the Route 3 or 4 Mendenhall Valley service at these stops or catch the Route 8 bus at stop #405 – Glacier Avenue & 12^th Street. The inbound route 8 Downtown Express already bypasses these stops, and the inbound routing will not change.

For more information, please call Capital Transit 907-789-6901.

Riders offered 50% discount on fares purchased via Token Transit app April 14-20

April 11, 2025 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – Public transit users in Juneau now have a new, convenient and cost-saving way to purchase bus fares. Capital Transit, the City & Borough of Juneau’s public transit system, launched the Token Transit app this month which allows users to pay for public transit using their smartphone. To kick off the new payment option, CBJ and Capital Transit are offering riders 50% off  regular fares purchased during the week of April 14-20^th, 2025, including single ride  and April monthly passes.

“Token Transit provides a modernized and convenient public transit experience for all of our riders,” explains Capital Transit Superintendent, Rich Ross. “We are excited for both new and long-time transit users to take advantage of this option and the 50% promotional discount.”

Beyond the promotional period, Token Transit users can avoid ever paying more than the cost of a monthly pass via fare capping . Fare capping allows riders to purchase and use single ride passes with the app, with an automatic upgrade to a monthly pass when their spending total during the month reaches the cost of a monthly pass. Fare-capping is only available when purchasing single-ride passes in the Token Transit app. Cash fares, gifts, and other discounted fare types do not apply towards fare-capping.

Capital Transit will continue to offer the ability to pay with cash on the bus, or to purchase paper monthly unlimited passes at the existing locations, including the Municipal Building Cash Office, Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Fred Meyer, Foodland IGA, and the University of Alaska Southeast.

While physical bus tokens are no longer available for sale at existing locations they will continue to be honored.  Capital Transit has re-purposed the remaining token inventory to assist with continued support of CBJ social service partners.  Social Service agencies interested in purchasing physical tokens or to be setup with a customized digital fare platform should email capital.transit@juneau.gov.

Riders may also visit  https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/fares/ to download the Token Transit App, watch a short instructional video, and learn more about Capital Transit fares and services.

Capital Transit (907) 789-6901

We’re excited to announce upcoming improvements at the Valley Transit Center! Starting March 31st, we will begin construction to install on-route chargers for our growing fleet of electric buses. This upgrade will help us provide cleaner, more efficient transportation for our community.

However, to facilitate this important work, there will be temporary changes to the Valley Transit Center.

• Closure of Amenities: The public parking lot, restrooms, and public electric vehicle chargers will be unavailable during construction.
• Passenger Area Closure: The normal passenger pick-up and drop-off area will also be closed.

During this time, all bus boardings and alighting’s will take place in the Park & Ride lot at the Valley Transit Center.

We understand these temporary changes may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our transit system. This project is expected to be completed by mid-summer.

For the latest updates and information, please visit juneaucapitaltransit.org or call 907-789-6901. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we build a greener future for our community.

There will be several service changes happening this fall, effective Monday, October 7 and Monday, October 21, 2024.

Effective Monday, October 7, 2024:

• The LAST RUN of the Route 8 DOWNTOWN EXPRESS from the Valley Transit Center departs at 5:15 pm

Effective Monday, October 21, 2024:

• Monday – Friday, the following timepoints for the FIRST RUN ONLY of the Route 4 DOWNTOWN TC are 5 minutes LATER:
  • Valley Transit Center at 6:05 am — Auke Bay/DeHarts at 6:09 am — Mendenhall Blvd. at 6:17 am

• The following timepoints for ALL RUNS of the Routes 3 & 4 DOWNTOWN TC are 2 minutes EARLIER:
  • Outbound Bartlett Hospital at :25 & :55 — Outbound Anka Street at :01 & :31 — Outbound Fred Meyer at :06 & :36 — Outbound Nugget Mall at :08 & :38

• The morning run of the Route 7 LEMON CREEK COMMUTER stops on 12^th Street at Mountain View & The Senior Center (instead of on Glacier Avenue near JDHS).

• The 2:30 pm run of the Route 9 EGAN EXPRESS from the Downtown TC to the Valley TC is suspended.

Updated Schedules are available at: juneaucapitaltransit.org/schedules.

For more information, please contact Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.

Capital Transit will be making several changes to Express, Connector and Commuter routes and schedules starting Monday, February 5, 2024.

Core Service (routes 1, 3, & 4) is NOT impacted by any changes at this time.

A summary of changes for each route with changes is shown below, or for more details:

• See updated schedules.
• Use Google Maps Transit directions. You’ll need to change “Leave now” to “Depart at” or “Arrive by”, and set the date to October 23, 2023 or later.
• Call Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.

Summary of Changes:

• Route 5 University Connector:
  • New stop on Vintage Blvd near Safeway and SEARHC. The bus stops here after leaving the Valley Transit Center on the way to UAS. Use the Route 6 to travel to the VTC.
  
  
• Route 6 Riverside/Airport Connector:
  • New stop on Vintage Blvd near Safeway and SEARHC. The bus stops here on the way from the Airport to the Valley Transit Center. Use the Route 5 to travel from the VTC.


• Route 7 Lemon Creek Commuter:
  • Afternoon runs depart from the Downtown Transit Center at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm


• Route 8 Downtown/Valley Express:
  • This route now provides service on Riverside Drive.
    • Please Routes 3, 4, or 5 as alternatives for stops on Backloop or Glacier Hwy.
  • Valley Express buses depart from the Downtown Transit Center 5 minutes earlier, at :00 and :30 minutes after the hour.
  • The route will continue from the Valley Transit Center to Valley Blvd via Mendenhall Loop Road, and back to the Valley Transit Center via Mint Wy and Riverside Dr.
  • Until permanent stops are installed along Riverside Drive, you may flag the bus at any location where it is safe for the bus to stop.


• Route 9 Egan Express:
  • One inbound run from the Valley Transit Center at 6:40 AM. Use Route 8 as alternative.


• Route 10 Taku Commuter:
  • This route is discontinued. Please use the Route 8 Valley/Downtown Express route, with stops on Mendenhall Loop Rd and Riverside Dr.
  • Route 8 replacement service makes a counter-clockwise loop from the Valley Transit Center to Valley Blvd via Mendenhall Loop Road, and back to the Valley Transit Center via Mint Wy and Riverside Dr.
  • Early morning departure times for Route 8 replacement service runs:
    • VTC at 6:00 AM; Valley Blvd at 6:05 AM; Riverside Dr at Dimond Park at 6:11 AM
      • Bus continues as Route 8 Downtown Express from VTC at 6:15 AM
    
    
    • VTC at 6:25 AM; Valley Blvd at 6:30 AM; Riverside Dr at Dimond Park at 6:36 AM
      • Bus continues as Route 8 Downtown Express from VTC at 6:40 AM
      • Or transfer to Route 9 Downtown Egan Express departing VTC at 6:40 AM
    
    
    • VTC at 6:55 AM; Valley Blvd at 7:00 AM; Riverside Dr at Dimond Park at 7:06 AM
      • Bus continues as Route 8 Downtown Express from VTC at 7:10 AM

For more information, please contact Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.

Capital Transit will be making several changes to routes and schedules starting Monday, October 23, 2023. A summary of changes for each route is shown below, or for more details:

• See updated schedules.
• Use Google Maps Transit directions. You’ll need to change “Leave now” to “Depart at” or “Arrive by”, and set the date to October 23, 2023 or later.
• Call Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.

Summary of Changes:

Route 1 Douglas/Downtown:

• Earlier morning service from Treadwell, Monday – Friday

Route 4 Mendenhall Valley/Downtown:

• Earlier morning service in both directions, Monday – Friday.

Route 5 University Connector:

• Service resumes during peak morning and afternoon periods, Monday – Friday.
• This service is timed to make transfers to and from the Route 3 at the Valley Transit Center.

Route 6 Riverside/Airport Connector:

• Service resumes during peak morning and afternoon periods, Monday – Friday.
• This service is timed to make transfers to and from the Route 4 at the Valley Transit Center.

Route 7 Lemon Creek Commuter:

• The first afternoon run from the Downtown Transit Center will depart at 2:05 pm.
• Service from Downtown will continue from the Valley Transit Center to Auke Bay.

Route 8 Downtown/Valley Express:

• Some changes to the times of morning runs, and an additional run in the afternoon.

Route 9 Egan Express:

• Earlier morning service and timing changes from the Valley Transit Center.

Route 10 Taku Commuter:

• Earlier morning service and timing changes.

For more information, please contact Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.

Capital Transit will be updating some time points for Route 1 Douglas and Route 8 Valley Express buses starting Monday, April 10, 2023. Please see changes below and the updated schedules.

Route 1 Douglas

Route 1 Douglas buses traveling towards Treadwell will depart all stops on Douglas Island 1 – 2 minutes earlier. The following time points will change:

• Depart Cordova St. for Treadwell at :18 & :48
• Depart Cedar Park for Treadwell at :19 & :49
• Depart Douglas Post office for Treadwell at :24 & :54

All other time-points for the Route 1 will remain unchanged. Please see updated schedules.

Route 8 Valley Express

Route 8 Valley Express buses traveling on Mendenhall Loop Road and around backloop will be departing all bus stops  on the Mendenhall Valley loop 3 – 4 minutes EARLIER.

Route 8 time-point changes:

• Depart Valley Transit Center for back loop at :00 & :30
• Depart Valley Blvd for back loop at :05 & :35
• Depart Auke Bay for Valley Transit Center at :13 & :43

All other time-points for the Route 8 will remain unchanged. Please see updated schedules.

Please make sure you arrive at these bus stops a few minutes earlier to catch the bus, starting Monday, April 10^th, 2023.

For more information, please call 907-789-6901.