Community Corner
Bus Service to Napa from Sonoma Plaza Starts June 9
Two morning and two evening routes on weekdays will give Sonoma commuters an alternative to driving the long and winding road
"Enjoy the Ride, Take the 25."
That's the slogan of the new route from the VINE, the Napa Valley fixed-route bus system as it inaugurates its Route 25 from Napa to Sonoma on July 9.
The VINE 25 Commuter Express will run between the cities of Napa and Sonoma, a much-needed inter-county route that puts Sonoma Valley back in the flow of public transport to neighboring Napa and points east.
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Route 25 will pick up and drop off at three locations, including the Pearl Street Transit Center, the Imola Park & Ride Lot (both in Napa), and the Sonoma Plaza. It also provides timed connections to and from Sonoma County Transit Routes 30 and 40 at the Sonoma Plaza, giving riders access the entire North Bay Area.
The buses to be used on the route are called ARBOCs. They are 35 feet in length with about a capacity of 26 people. The buses on this route will also be fitted with luggage racks. They have heating and air conditioning, so you don't need to be just a fair-weather commuter.
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The VINE 25 Commuter Express runs Monday through Friday with two buses in mornings and two more in evenings. Buses will arrive at the Sonoma Plaza from Napa at 6:25 and 7:00 a.m, and in the evenings at 5:52 and 6:25 p.m. They depart for the return trip to Napa five minutes after arrival.
Total trip time is about 40 minutes. Complete schedule is on this page.
Fare is only a $1.50 one way, and monthly passes are available at the Pearl Street Transit Center. That's a lot cheaper than driving your own car, and you can enjoy the view.
