Dial-A-Ride

Sault Ste. Marie Dial-A-Ride (DAR) gets you around Sault Sainte Marie, and Mackinac County Transportation (MCT) gets you around St. Ignace, Michigan. Enjoy a modern lineup of public transit services tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable, and economical.

Schedule

Fare Structure

  • $2.00 Ride for Seniors ages 60 and older, Individuals with Disabilities, and Students
  • $4.00 Ride for General Population
  • Children ages 12 and under ride Free

How to Dial-A-Ride

Trip Boundaries

  • SSM DAR trips are limited to within the confines of the city of Sault Ste. Marie. Exceptions include Hiawatha Behavioral Health, the Radar Base, and Odenaang Tribal Housing.
  • MCT trips are limited to within the confines of Mackinac County, primarily St. Ignace and the close proximity surrounding area. If you live in another town in Mackinac County, please schedule rides as far in advance as possible.

About Dial-A-Ride

Since March 29th of 1974, Sault Dial-A-Ride has provided “curb to curb” public transportation in Sault Ste. Marie. The intent of the shared ride system is for patrons to call for a ride and then share the ride with others who are grouped with them to their destinations.

In September 2020 Dial-A-Ride began another alternative. Scheduled bus stops. You can now catch the bus that will pick up and drop off at set bus stop locations throughout town.

Paratransit services are available when unable to make it to designated bus stop locations. Please dial ahead at (906) 632-6882 for assistance.

Understanding Public Transportation

We understand there have been questions about the previous bridge bus service and appreciate the community’s interest in reliable transportation. While the bridge bus service is no longer in operation, Sault Sainte Marie Dial-A-Ride Transportation continues to provide a range of flexible and accessible transit options to meet the needs of our residents.

In response to evolving community needs, Dial-A-Ride introduced the Soo Loop, offering scheduled bus stops at key locations throughout town. This service ensures convenient access to frequently visited destinations and complements our long-standing curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride program, which has been a cornerstone of public transit in Sault Ste. Marie since 1974.

While we honor the legacy of the bridge bus, CLM Community Action and our Dial-A-Ride services reflect our commitment to providing dependable, economical, and modern transportation for everyone in our community. We are dedicated to helping you travel safely and efficiently throughout town.

For those who require additional assistance, our paratransit services are available to help individuals who may have difficulty reaching designated bus stops. Simply call (906) 632-6882 in advance to arrange a ride.

If you have any questions or would like more information about our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For questions regarding transportation options for the International Bridge, please contact the International Bridge Administration directly at (906) 632-5255.

The current GTFS is found here.

View Bus Schedule

Mackinac County Transportation

MCT

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program of activity receiving Federal financial assistance” (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).
Mackinac County Transportation is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1.B If you feel you are being denied participation in or being denied benefits of the transit services provided by Sault Dial-A-Ride, or otherwise being discriminated against because of your age, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, you may contact our office at Community Action Agency, 524 Ashmun St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Tel: (906) 632-3363.

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