Marin Transit Agencies Offer Free Rides To Vaccination Sites

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Transportation agencies serving Marin County on Wednesday jointly announced they will provide free round-trip transportation to anyone getting vaccinated at sites where they are offered.

Marin Transit, SMART, and Golden Gate Transit and Ferry will provide free transit trips by bus, train, and boat, the agencies said.

The move went into effect immediately, the agencies said.

To receive a free ride, customers should be ready to show physical or digital confirmation of their same-day vaccine appointment at time of boarding.

“This joint effort by Marin County transit agencies is aimed at reducing transportation and cost barriers for community members to receive the vaccine,” the statement said.

A new drive-thru at the Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal opened Sunday and is now operational.
The site is expected to provide 200 COVID-19 vaccinations per day the first week of operations and could provide up to 2,000 vaccinations per day as vaccine supply increases, officials said.

Marin Transit will offer a shuttle to and from the Larkspur SMART station to the Ferry Terminal vaccine site for those with mobility issues.

Riders can follow the directional signage at the exit of the platform leading to the shuttle pickup area. Those who prefer to walk from the station are permitted to access the site on foot or by bike.

More information on additional vaccination sites and appointment availability in Marin County can be found on the Marin County Health Department's vaccination options webpage.

SMART operates regular service Monday through Friday. View the train schedule here.

For questions or trip planning assistance, contact the SMART Customer Service Center at 511 or (707) 794-3330, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, except holidays.

Marin Transit operates adjusted schedules seven days a week. For schedules and trip-planning assistance, customers may visit here or call 511 and say “Marin Transit.”

Golden Gate Transit operates adjusted schedules seven days a week and Golden Gate Ferry operates adjusted service Monday through Friday. For schedules and trip-planning assistance, customers may visit here or call the Golden Gate Customer Service Center at 415-455-2000.

Customer service representatives are available weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.