Health Connections: Elk Valley to Cranbrook
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.
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