Be Safe. Be Seen.

November 21, 2024

SHELTON, WA-Dark and wet days make pedestrians and bicyclists less visible. Our drivers are diligently looking for riders, but we can use your help. Help ensure you get seen by:

Light Yourself up!

• Carry a flashlight or use your cell phone’s flashlight. Wave the light as the bus approaches your stop.

Wearing Bright-colored or reflective clothing.

• Drivers can’t see dark clothing in the dark. Adding reflective clothing helps drivers and helps yourself stay safe.

Add some shine to your wardrobe.

• Consider adding some flashing lights or reflectors to your backpack, bike, and/or clothing. Anything will help!

Is Mason Transit Operating on Holidays?

November 20, 2024

(Mason Transit Authority) is closed on Sundays and the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

REDUCED SERVICE DAYS

MTA will operate on a Saturday schedule on the following holidays:

• Juneteenth
• Veterans Day
• Day after Thanksgiving

The administration offices will be closed.

For more information call our customer service office at 360-427-5033, M-SA 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Wall of Fame Nominations for Washington States Department of Transportation recognition program.

August 20, 2024

Mason Transit Announces Two Wall of Fame Nominations for Washington States Department of Transportation recognition program.

We want your opinion!

August 8, 2024

Please take a short survey to help us develop our service.

Mason Transit going to McCleary!

February 5, 2024

SHELTON, WA-Mason Transit is trying a Pilot route from the Shelton Transit-Community Center (T-CC) to McCleary, starting February 19, 2024.  We want to help passengers get to and from McCleary, without having to travel to Olympia first.

Initially, there will be two runs from Shelton to McCleary and back, plus the two provided by Squaxin Transit from the Kamilche Transit Center to the McCleary Transit Center.

Check out the schedule and route by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service at 360-427-5033 or visit our website at masontransit.org.

Mud Bay Park & Ride now serviced by MTA Route 6

February 5, 2024

SHELTON, WA-Mason Transit will now service the Mud Bay Park & Ride (just off Hwy 101 at Mud Bay Rd and Madrona Beach Rd) on their way into and out of Olympia. Just call ahead at 360-427-5033. Check out our Route 6 time schedule for service times and map.

The Route 6 runs from Shelton to Olympia and back 13 times a day from 5:30 am through 5:30 pm, M-F, and 9:30 am through 5:30 pm on Saturday.

For more information, call us at 360-427-5033 or visit www.MasonTransit.org.

Bikes on Buses - Yes!

October 20, 2023

SHELTON, WA-Yes, you can bring your bike and ride the bus! Mason Transit buses feature bike racks that carry two (2) conventional single seat, two-wheeled bicycles.

10 minutes to Wallace Kneeland on the ZIPPER

October 19, 2023

SHELTON, WA-Mason Transit can get you from downtown to Wallace Kneeland and back, in less than 10 minutes each way.

The ZIPPER loops through Shelton 13 times every day, M-F, beginning at 9:40 am and last run at 3:40 pm.

The ZIPPER is a quick route beginning at the Transit-Community Center (T-CC) and takes you to Wallace Kneeland with limited stops at the Shelton Library, and on Olympic Hwy North at E St. and I St.

The ZIPPER leaves Wallace Kneeland Taco Bell and can stop at Shelton Springs Rd., Veteran’s Village, Northcliff, and the courthouse on 4th. See ZIPPER time schedule HERE.

MTA is happy to drive you!

Mason Transit goes into Olympia 13 times a day, M-F!

July 27, 2023

SHELTON, WA -MTA Route 6 to Olympia, drives along Harrison Ave NW and can stop near the Social Security Office, Olympia Mall, and various other locations along the route, ending at the InterCity Transit Center. For route times, go to Route 6 page.

MTA has Travel Training

July 27, 2023

SHELTON, WA-Do you want help reading maps or schedules, planning trips, or have questions about our routes or Dial-A-Ride? Let us help lift your worries.

Mason Transit offers free training to anyone who may feel unsure about riding the bus. We offer one-on-one and group training and assistance that will cover the specific topics you need.

Call us at 360-427-5033 or (800) 374-3747 and ask for Travel Training!

All transit routes now free for youth riders 18 and younger.

September 6, 2022

SHELTON, WA—Mason Transit is now fare free to riders 18 years and younger on all routes including those that go beyond Mason County.

Mason Transit Ridership Grows

June 23, 2022

SHELTON, WA—Ridership on Mason Transit buses and Dial-A-Ride is up significantly since the first of the year, giving the transit authority a good reason to celebrate June’s Ride Transit Month.

Mason Transit Announces Two New Managers

May 13, 2022

SHELTON, WA – Completing its management team, Mason Transit Authority (MTA) has promoted Jason Rowe to the role of operations manager and hired Paul Bolte as its maintenance manager.

Mason Transit Welcomes New Operations Coordinator, Free Community Resource

April 18, 2022

SHELTON, WA – Mason Transit Authority (MTA) has promoted Dan Sharp to operations coordinator, a position that includes community outreach and transit education.

New QR Code Gives Easy Access to Mason Transit Schedules, Maps

March 14, 2022

SHELTON, WA—Mason Transit Authority customers now have new way to find bus schedules and maps by using smartphones to scan QR codes posted on buses, in bus stop shelters and eventually on bus stop signs along routes.

Anita Givens Named Employee of the Year

March 7, 2022

Anita Givens Named Employee of the Year
SHELTON, WA—Anita Givens consistently brings a positive attitude to work as a Mason Transit bus driver. For her outstanding efforts, Givens was named Mason Transit Authority’s 2022 Employee of the Year.

Mason Transit Awards Vans to Two Local Nonprofits

February 1, 2022

Mason Transit Awards Vans to Two Local Nonprofits. Agencies that respond to emergency situations will be able to help more people this year, thanks to two donated vans from Mason Transit Authority.

Shelton Matlock Park and Ride Opens

January 25, 2022

SHELTON, WA – Mason Transit Authority has reopened the Shelton Matlock Park and Ride.

"Where is my bus?" App

January 10, 2022

SHELTON, WA – Mason Transit Authority recently introduced a new mobile app that shows bus locations in real time, as well as providing complete route information.

Parking Doubled at Renovated Park and Ride

December 7, 2021

SHELTON, WA – Mason Transit more than doubled available parking in the recently reopened Pickering Road Park and Ride as part of the agency’s multiyear project to upgrade its park and ride facilities.

Try our Dial-A-Ride scheduling App!

November 9, 2021

You can now schedule and manage your Dial-a-Rides from a computer or your mobile device. Mason Transit riders now have the power of Ecolane at their fingertips. Schedule or cancel your rides, and set up text alerts to let you know when your bus is almost there to pick you up. All you need is a valid email address. Call customer service at 360-427-5033 and tell them you want to set up the self service feature.

Mason Transit Vehicles Open to Full Capacity

June 30, 2021

With Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Mason Transit Authority is opening all seats on its vehicles starting today. Please note: Face coverings are still required inside transit vehicles and inside any transit building. This federal mask order is in place through Sept. 13.