Capital Transit News
Ride Free Zone Downtown
February 26, 2024
Capital Transit offers a Ride Free Zone (see the Capital Transit Ride Free Zone Map below) for locals and visitors who may experience mobility issues or are interested in getting to the Capitol, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, the Dimond Courthouse, the hostel or other locations at the top of the hill. There are five busRead More >
Expanded Summer Bus Service Starts Monday, April 21
April 16, 2025
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. 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 expandedRead More >
Capital Transit Launches New Mobile Payment Option
April 11, 2025
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 whichRead More >
Approximate Travel Time Capital Transit buses do not have a stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The closest bus stop is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the Visitor Center. The one-way trip with Capital Transit from downtown Juneau to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center can take up to 1.5 hours, which includes aRead More >
Valley Transit Center Construction
March 25, 2025
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 theRead More >
Airport Access during the Route 6 service suspension
January 30, 2025
The Route 6 with service to the airport is suspended until further notice due to a staffing shortage. For airport access during this service suspension, please use the bus stops on Glacier Highway near Shell Simmons Drive to access the Route 3 or Route 4. The map below shows the walking directions between these stopsRead More >
Fall 2024 Service Changes
October 5, 2024
There will be several service changes happening this fall, effective Monday, October 7 and Monday, October 21, 2024. Effective Monday, October 7, 2024: Effective Monday, October 21, 2024: Updated Schedules are available at: juneaucapitaltransit.org/schedules. For more information, please contact Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.
Summary of Changes: For more information, please contact Capital Transit at 907-789-6901.
Juneau Circulator Study Plan 2024
February 9, 2024
The Juneau Visitor Circulator Study prepared at the request of the CBJ Assembly to review implementable transportation strategies has been completed.
Service Changes Effective February 5, 2024
January 31, 2024
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: Summary of Changes:Read More >