SamCoast — Rural and Southern Coastside Service
SamCoast is a shared ride service for residents and visitors traveling in the more rural and southern parts of the San Mateo County coast — areas where fixed bus routes don’t reach. You call ahead, book your trip, and a SamCoast vehicle picks you up at your door and drops you at your destination.
SamCoast is open to everyone. No eligibility process is required.
All trips must begin or end within the service area. SamCoast connects to SamTrans bus routes 117 and 294 in Half Moon Bay.
Service area: South of 2nd Street in Montara, west of Highway 35 (Skyline Blvd), north of Loma Mar, and south along Highway 1 to the Santa Cruz County border.
Operating hours:
- Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Weekends: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reservations: Must be booked 1–7 days in advance. Reservation lines are open weekdays and weekends, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $4.25 per trip | $1.75 for lifeline/low-income passengers.
Lifeline reduced fares are available to San Mateo County residents who receive Supplemental Security Income, General Assistance, or Medi-Cal. Call 650-508-6241 ext. 4 to request an application.
To book a trip, call (650) 560-0360
Beginning August 2, Ride Plus in Half Moon Bay and El Granada is expanding to Montara and Moss Beach!
Click the expand icon in the top-right corner of the Google Map to view routes and stops in full screen.
Contact SamTrans Coastside Services at (650) 560-0360 or click the button below. Interpretación en español disponible a solicitud.
Ride Plus — On-Demand Service in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Montara, and Moss Beach, Starting at 7:00 am daily
Ride Plus is a shared, curb-to-curb ride service for Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Montara, and Moss Beach. Instead of a fixed schedule, it comes to you at a time that works for you.
Cost: $2.25 per trip — the same as a regular bus fare.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Book up to seven days in advance. Ride Plus can take you anywhere within the service area, including connections to bus routes 117 and 294, the grocery store, medical appointments, events, or work.
Transfers: If you pay with a Clipper card or the SamTrans app, you get a free two-hour transfer to connecting bus routes.
How to Book a Ride Plus Trip
The easiest way to book is by phone:
Call 650-238-5880, available 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Staff will help you schedule your ride.
You can also book online at samtrans.com/RidePlus or through the SamTrans Ride Plus app if you have a smartphone.
For questions or feedback: RidePlus@samtrans.com
Ride Plus also serves East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park. Call the number above for details.
This project/program is made possible by local transportation sales tax dollars from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
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RediCoast — Paratransit Service for People with Disabilities
RediCoast is a dedicated service for people with disabilities who are unable to use regular SamTrans buses — some of the time or all the time. Like SamCoast, it offers curb-to-curb shared rides throughout the Coastside, but it is a paratransit program with its own eligibility requirements and booking process.
All SamTrans buses are ADA accessible, and many people with disabilities ride fixed routes without difficulty. RediCoast is for those trips — or those riders — where that isn’t possible.
To use RediCoast, you must apply and be certified before booking any trips. Trips must be booked at least one day in advance.
Getting Started with RediCoast
To apply, call 650-366-4856. Staff will walk you through the eligibility process.
Once certified, call the number printed on your RediCoast ID card to book rides.
Questions? Call SamTrans customer service at 1-800-660-4287.
For TTY: 650-508-6448.
Linda Mar Park and Ride
Linda Mar Park and Ride offers Coastside commuters a place to park and transfer to the wider Bay Area transit network.
Location: 1215 Linda Mar Shopping Center, Pacifica, CA
SamTrans routes served: PCX, 10, 14, 110, 117
BART connections: Routes PCX and 110 connect to Daly City BART.
For RediCoast paratransit services, visit our paratransit page.
Need Help Choosing the Right Service?
Not sure which option is right for you? Call SamTrans customer service at 1-800-660-4287 and a staff member can help you find the best fit.
For service updates and rider news, visit samtrans.com.