There are two kinds of transit services available in your community.

Scheduled Service

The fully accessible Community Bus provides service between the communities of Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie in the Elk Valley. Regularly scheduled Thursday service is provided to the communities of Elko, Jaffray, Baynes Lake and Grasmere.

Passengers may board the bus at any posted stop in these communities. Flag stop service is also provided in some communities. For bus stop locations, please call the dispatcher at 1.855.417.4636.

Health Connections: Elk Valley

Health Connections is a partnership between the Regional District of East Kootenay and BC Transit. This service provides you with transportation options and increases your access to non-emergency medical appointments.

Although passengers travelling to medical appointments have priority, everyone is eligible to use this service when space is available.

Booking a Trip

You must book ahead to get a seat on the Health Connections bus. To book a trip, call 1.855.417.4636. Transit staff will answer all your booking questions.

When you make your medical appointment, let the doctor's receptionist know that you will be using Health Connections.

Elkford to Cranbrook on Wednesday and Friday

The bus leaves Elkford at 8:00am, Sparwood at 8:30, Fernie at 9:00 and arrive in Cranbrook at 10:15am. In Cranbrook, the bus driver will let you off at Tamarack Mall, the Cranbrook Hospital and other medical facilities.

Cranbrook to Elkford on Wednesday and Friday

The bus will begin picking up passengers at 2:30 from the Cranbrook Hospital, leaving Cranbrook at 3:00pm. The bus will arrive in Fernie at 4:00, Sparwood at 4:30 and Elkford at 5:00.

Fares

The one-way fare is $2.50. Please have exact fare ready, as the driver does not carry change.