Accessible Service
Wheelchair Accessibility – All of Yakima Transit’s buses kneel to accommodate walkers and those who have difficulty climbing stairs. Yakima Transit routes are designated as “Accessible.” All of Yakima Transit’s buses have a lift or ramp in order to accommodate passengers using mobility devices, such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Other Options
Connecting transit services
Airport services the Yakima Air Terminal is serviced by Alaska Air.
Ben Franklin Transit connects using the People For People Community Connector to Prosser and continues on to the Tri-Cities. Ben Franklin Transit is located at 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland WA 99352-4798. Call (509) 735-5100.
Central Washington Airporter stops in Yakima, Ellensburg, Cle Elum, SEATAC and Seattle. Call (866) 235-5247.
Pahto Public Passage operates service (schedule) in Toppenish and surrounding communities. Connections can be made to Toppenish through the People For People Community Connector.
Public transportation options The Community Connector (People for People) operates in Yakima County from 6am to 8pm and travels from Yakima to Prosser and back several times each weekday. Contact People for People at 457-1111 for route and schedule information.
Union Gap Transit https://uniongapwa.gov/transit/
Selah Transit https://selahwa.gov/180/Selah-Transit
The Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter travels between Yakima & Ellensburg from the Yakima Air Terminal and Central Washington University Monday through Friday between 6:00am and 6:40pm. A copy of their schedule can be found in Yakima Transit’s bus book. The fares for this service are $5 for a one-way ticket or $150 for a monthly pass. Passes available are available at the Yakima Transit Center, Yakima Public Works, Yakima City Hall, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, and the CWU Wildcat Shop.
Transportation Community Survey Yakima-Ellensburg
We are conducting this survey to better understand community awareness of the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter service and to identify any barriers that may be preventing people from using it. Your feedback will help us determine whether residents know about the service, how often they travel between cities, and what factors influence their transportation choices. The information gathered will guide future improvements, outreach efforts, and service planning to better meet the needs of our community. If You Do Not Currently Ride the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter, please answer the following questions.