BC Transit Services - West Kootenay

Offers a range of services including:

  • Fixed-route service – scheduled service to major destinations and residential areas. Low - floor buses make it easy for everyone to get on and off the bus.
  • Regional Connectors – regional services connect major West Kootenay communities: the 98 Columbia Connector operates between Trail and Castlegar and the connecting 99 Kootenay Connector operates between Castlegar and Nelson.
  • Health Connections – transit service providing communities with accessible transportation options to access non-emergency medical appointments. Although medical appointments have priority, everyone is eligible to use this service if space is available. Call to book your trip.
  • Paratransit Services – flexible local service to smaller communities around Nakusp and Kaslo. Call to book your trip.
  • handyDART – door-to-door, shared service for people who are unable to take the fixed-route service. Register & book trips.

See Brochure (below) for the Riders Guide containing detailed information, routes & schedules.

Address / Contact Info

Mailing address:
Nelson Zone Office
Suite 101 – 310 Ward Street
Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4

All other Zones & handyDART Office:
8170 Old Waneta Road
Trail, BC, V1R 4W9

Phone Numbers

Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
Trail Office Fax: (250) 364-2408

Hours of Operation

Regular hours: Office in Trail: Mon to Fri: 8am - 4pm
Office in Nelson: Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4pm

Web Links

Forms and Resources

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 28 Feb 2023.