About C-TRAN C-TRAN has been providing mobility options for the residents of Clark County for 25 years. With 27 bus routes, C-VAN curb-to-curb service for people who cannot access regular route service, a Bike & Bus program and much more, C-TRAN has a transportation solution for just about anyone.

C-TRAN Administration

Service Area & Operating Statistics

C-TRAN serves Vancouver and its Urban Growth Boundary as well as provide Express service to downtown Portland, Marquam Hill and Lloyd District. 27 transit routes operate to serve the residents of its service area. C-TRAN provided over seven million passenger trips in 2004. For more ridership statistics, view our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

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TriMet

C-TRAN/TriMet FARE RULES allow for the use of Tri Met tickets, transfers, and passes on C-TRAN, when valid for the appropriate zone; additionally C-TRAN tickets, transfers, and passes can be used on TriMet and MAX, when valid for the appropriate zone.

Affirmative Action

C-TRAN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or on the basis of age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. C-TRAN is an Affirmative Action Employer and has a Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program in place. Call C-TRAN at 696-4494 for information about services and programs. If there are concerns regarding possible discrimination, all comments should be addressed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Officers, C-TRAN, P.O. Box 2529, Vancouver, WA 98668-2529

Passenger Service

C-TRAN Passenger Service can be contacted by calling (360) 695-0123 or ( 503) 283-8054 (Portland). Offices are located at the Fisher's Landing, and Vancouver Mall (north parking lot) Transit Centers and 7th Street in downtown Vancouver.

Fisher's Landing Office Hours:

7th Street Office Hours:

Vancouver Mall Office Hours:

Transit Center and Park & Ride Locations

• Fisher's Landing Transit Center (SE 164th Avenue and SE Cascade Park Drive)
  
  
• 99th Street Transit Center at Stockford Village (Hazel Dell)
  
  
• Vancouver Mall Transit Center (Van Mall Drive, north parking lot next to Mervyn's)

Park & Ride Lot Locations

(see also the C-TRAN Commuter Map)

• Battle Ground Park & Ride (at the end of Main Street)

• BPA Park & Ride (Highway 99 and NE 43rd Street)

• Salmon Creek Park & Ride (Hwy 99 & NE 134th Street)

• Washougal Park & Ride (on "C" Street)

• Evergreen Transit Center (NE 138th Avenue and NE 18th Street)

Hours Of Operation

Local routes typically begin service as early as 6:15 a.m., with service ending as late as 12:00 a.m. on our most popular routes. Most commuter service to Portland begins at 5:20 a.m., with the last return trip to Vancouver at 7:00 p.m. For more specific time-schedule information, you can click on the individual route links on the Schedules/Maps page.

Holiday Service

C-TRAN and C-VAN operate Sunday/Holiday service on selected routes on the following observed holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. With advanced notice, other holidays may be observed.

Lost & Found

C-TRAN is not responsible for articles mistakenly left on or near the bus or at transit centers, bus stops or shelters. Please gather all of your belongings before you exit. Should you leave something behind, C-TRAN’s Lost & Found is located at the Fisher's Landing Passenger Service Office. All items found on C-TRAN property will be taken to the Lost & Found within two days of its recovery. Items will be kept for two weeks prior to its removal. The Lost & Found office is open Monday—Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM.

C-VAN Paratransit

C-VAN is C-TRAN's Paratransit service for persons who are unable to use regulars C-TRAN buses. One-way cash fares within Clark County are $1.30. Monthly passes are also available. C-VAN riders need to complete an application and be certified by a health professional to be eligible. For C-VAN information, please call 695-8918. TTY (Hearing Impaired) 695-9715. Reservations need to be made in advance. For more information on C-VAN Click Here.

Bike Programs

All C-TRAN buses are equipped with bike racks, so you can take your bike anywhere C-TRAN goes. Combine the best of both options! See the Bike & Bus with C-TRAN section for more information on how C-TRAN makes it easy for bicyclists.

Carpool/Vanpool

If commuting by bus doesn't work for you, consider joining a carpool or vanpool (7 to 15 individuals). Sharing the ride will save you money, and helps our environment too. To register, call 69-MATCH or log on to CarpoolMatchNW.org. CarpoolMatchNW.org is a secure, online matching service that provides a simple way for folks in Clark County, Portland and Salem to find others who are interested in sharing a ride during their commute.

Pass-By-Mail

This C-TRAN Service allows our customers to purchase their monthly passes and ticket booklets by mail each month. Customers send their money order and payment to our Passenger Service Office, and we return their passes or ticket booklets, along with an order form for the next month, by mail. Orders for monthly passes must be received by the 15th of the month before the month for which you are purchasing the pass. Your pass will be mailed to arrive by the 1st of the month for which it is valid. Requests for ticket booklets may be made at any time. To request a Pass-By-Mail Application be mailed to you, call Passenger Service at (360) 695-0123.