Getting around American Canyon is about to get easier. Beginning February 9, 2026, American Canyon Transit will expand its service with evening and Saturday hours, giving residents more flexibility to travel when they need it most. Operated by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA), American Canyon Transit is an on-demand, wheelchair-accessible shuttle that works much like Uber. Riders can request a trip within the city through an app or by phone — no fixed routes, no rigid schedules. NVTA has secured $162,395 in funding from the California Public Utilities Commission’s TNC Access for All Program to support the service expansion. The funding will extend weekday service until 7 p.m. (up from 5:30 p.m.) and add Saturday service from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “American Canyon Transit fills a critical gap for residents who need convenient, reliable transportation beyond traditional bus schedules,” said Libby Payan, NVTA Senior Program Planner/Administrator. “Expanded hours mean better access to jobs, errands, medical appointments, and connections to the broader Vine Transit system.” The state funding will cover one year of expanded service as part of an effort to grow wheelchair-accessible transportation options. NVTA will continue to pursue additional funding to sustain and build upon these services in the future. Demand for the service continues to grow. In Fiscal Year 2025, American Canyon Transit provided 20,967 rides—more than any other on-demand shuttle service in Napa County. Riders can book trips using the Ride the Vine app or by calling 707-813-6200. Fares range from $0.50 to $1. The shuttle operates within the American Canyon Transit zone and connects riders to the larger Vine Transit network, including recently launched Saturday service to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station, making regional travel easier than ever. See the map and get more information.
Getting around the Bay Area by transit is about to become simpler, cheaper, and more convenient. Starting December 10, transit agencies are rolling out Clipper 2.0, upgrading the decades-old Clipper Card with a modern and effective fare payment system.
What you need to know
Clipper 2.0 comes with many benefits, two stand out:
Free (up to $2.85 off) transfers between agencies: each time you transfer to another transit agency, the second tap will give a discount equivalent to a bus fare
Credit/debit card payment: riders will be able to pay for transit with their contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Wallet. This is especially useful for travellers and occasional riders who won’t have to dig their Clipper out of a drawer
Riders who use employee transit benefits, monthly passes, and BART High Volume Discount tickets will still need to use a physical Clipper card.
Free transfers?!
That’s right: If you take Muni to BART or Caltrain, that train trip will get a $2.85 discount to reflect the fare you just paid for your bus. If you take one bus to another bus, say, Muni to SamTrans, the SamTrans trip is free.
This is revolutionary for riders: no more fare penalty for living just a little bit too far away from BART or Caltrain.For example, a rider taking Vine Transit to BART to Muni can save on a one-way trip from Oakland to San Francisco.
Transbay Coalition and Seamless Bay Area have put together a Clipper 2.0 Savings Calculatorto help you learn how much you can save on your commutes or other trips that use multiple agencies.
How can I get these benefits?
Clipper 2.0 launches on December 10th. On that day, you’ll be able to start using your credit or debit card to pay adult fares for transit, and get free transfers with it. Clipper users with Youth, Senior/RTC, and START cards will have their cards automatically upgraded within the first 1-2 weeks, and every Clipper user will have their card upgraded within 8-12 weeks.
If you don’t want to wait, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission says the Clipper Card website will be upgraded with a feature to request your card be updated as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, the benefits are not yet equally distributed. Contactless payments means that people paying Adult fares no longer need to keep a balance on their Clipper cards. But when Clipper 2.0 rolls out, people eligible for Youth, Senior/RTC, or START discounts cannot yet get these discounts when paying with a credit/debit card. MTC has said they plan to offer the ability to link your credit/debit card to your discount, but do not yet have a schedule date for this.
This means that the most financially precarious populations will be left storing their limited income on their Clipper cards, while others benefit from not having to do so. Other contactless payment systems around the state already allow riders to link their credit and debit cards to get their discount directly. For more about how Clipper 2.0 falls short of the equity and fairness that we need now more than ever, read Transform’s new report on Fair and Accessible Fares.
Meet our mascots: Ollie the Barn Owl, Poppy the Bee, Mari the Monarch Butterfly and Talon the Red-Tailed Hawk.
The results are in, and Vine Transit’s beloved animal mascots officially have names, thanks to the creativity of local students across Napa County. More than 200 entries were submitted by TK-5th-grade students, making for tough judging.
The Vine Transit Owl is now Ollie, named by Kimber, a student at Alta Heights Elementary, who summed it up perfectly: “Ollie is cute and sounds like someone who is my friend.”
The Bee has been named Poppy by Genesis of Calistoga Elementary, who tied science to creativity with this sweet logic: “Bees are the primary pollinators of poppies.”
Fittingly, the Monarch Butterfly on the St. Helena Shuttle is now Mari, named by Eleanor of St. Helena Elementary. While several students submitted versions of this name, Eleanor’s thoughtful explanation stood out, honoring California and Mexico’s deep history and the Spanish word mariposa, meaning butterfly. Her name, she wrote, is “a nod to California’s history.”
And the fierce Red-Tailed Hawk now answers to Talon, thanks to Cody from Willow Elementary, who offered simple, expert-level reasoning: “Hawks have strong talons.”
To celebrate, each student will receive a pizza party delivered to their classroom in a bus featuring the mascot they named, plus Vine Transit swag for themselves and their entire class.
“We were truly blown away by the creativity of Napa County’s students,” said Rebecca Schenck, Director of Vine Transit. “With more than 200 thoughtful entries, choosing the winners was incredibly difficult, and we’re so proud of every student who took part.”
Keep an eye out for Poppy, Mari, Ollie, and Talon soaring through Napa County on many of Vine Transit’s zero-emission buses.
Starting Saturday, Aug. 16, Vine Transit will expand its popular Route 29 Napa-BART Connector to include Saturday service, offering nine roundtrips between Napa and the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station.
The added Saturday service makes it easier than ever to plan a car-free day in San Francisco or the East Bay, enjoy a weekend in Wine Country, or access the San Francisco and Oakland airports via BART. With a direct route from the Redwood Park & Ride in Napa to the El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, riders have a new affordable and sustainable way to explore the Bay Area. Both Vine and BART use Clipper Cards for a seamless rider experience.
Vine Transit’s Route 29 bus at the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
“Our community has asked for more connectivity in the Bay Area, which was the impetus of the Route 29 Saturday service,” said Rebecca Schenck, Director of Transit for the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA), which oversees Vine Transit.
This new service is made possible through a partnership between the NVTA, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the County of Napa. It will operate as a pilot program from August 2025 through June 2026, at which time its performance and community impact will be evaluated to determine next steps.
“We’re excited to offer more options for weekend travelers,” said Danielle Schmitz, Executive Director of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority. “This expansion improves regional connectivity, helps reduce traffic congestion, and supports both tourism and residents who rely on transit.”
Bay Area transit agencies have been syncing schedules in a whole new way to make riding transit even faster and improve transfer reliability and timing. Transit agencies from across the region are rolling out new schedules in mid-August in coordination with each other and have now aligned the timing of schedule changes twice each year, once in summer (mid-August) and once in winter (mid-January). This is the third iteration of a coordinated Big Sync in the Bay Area. Agencies meet several months in advance of each schedule change to share planned changes and to look for opportunities to improve transfers. Advancing schedule change alignment is a key priority for Bay Area transit general managers who meet on a weekly basis to make transit more rider-focused and efficient.
On August 10, 2025, Vine Transit will also begin service improvements to Route 11X, the Napa-Vallejo Express. The new Route 11X will cut travel times in half from Napa and Vallejo by providing a limited stop service between the cities. Beginning at Redwood Park and Ride, Route 11X will now serve the Soscol Gateway Transit Center, South Napa Marketplace and Napa Valley College, before continuing on to American Canyon and the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.
The Route 11X will no longer serve the Imola Park and Ride.
Also on Aug. 10, Vine Transit will launch its school year bus schedule, with slight service changes across local routes to re-align with NVUSD school schedules. Riders will see the new schedule go live on August 10 at VineTransit.com, Google Transit, and the Transit app. View route maps and current schedules. You can download the new schedule here, but remember, it doesn’t start until August 10. Paper maps can be picked up at the Soscol Gateway Transit Center, 625 Burnell St.
On August 10, 2025, Vine Transit will also begin service improvements to Route 11X, the Napa-Vallejo Express. The new Route 11X will cut travel times in half from Napa and Vallejo by providing a limited stop service between the cities.
Beginning at Redwood Park and Ride, Route 11X will now serve the Soscol Gateway Transit Center, South Napa Marketplace and Napa Valley College, before continuing on to American Canyon and the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.
The Route 11X will no longer serve the Imola Park and Ride.
Riders will see the new schedule go live on August 10 at VineTransit.com, Google Transit, and the Transit app. You can download the new schedule here, but remember, it will NOT be implemented until August 10.
Vine Transit is gearing up for a new school year — we’re here to help your student(s) get to and from school, activities, and work. We adjust our transit schedule to better align with the bell schedules of local schools, helping students get where they need to go quickly. Buses are safe, affordable and reliable.
Traveling Trainings
Do you need help demystifying the local transit system? From how to pay, to how to transfer, to how to signal a stop, we will cover everything you need to know to Ride The Vine with confidence. You’ll go home with a 31-day free pass so you can continue practicing. To schedule a free training, please call our main administrative line at (707) 259-8631.
Vine Transit
Napa County’s fixed-route bus service operates with a set schedule. With extensive routes in the City of Napa, and connections all across the county, Ride the Vine to local hot spots or after-school activities.
Community Shuttles
Within the Cities of Calistoga, St. Helena, American Canyon and the Town of Yountville, Vine Transit offers community shuttles. They operate similar to a ride share app — you can order a ride on demand (15-30 minute wait time) or schedule a ride in advance. Just download the Ride The Vine app. Shuttles are ideal for any student who needs to get around without leaving the city limits. Each shuttle has its own fare (from free to $1), and operates on slightly different hours, so be sure to click on the link and bring exact change!
Skip the parking headache and take American Canyon Transit to Meet Me in the Street this summer!
Napa Valley is gifted with a robust music and events scene, and this summer, our shuttles will be staying up late to ensure residents and visitors can get to and from many of the local showcases.
The shuttles operate on-demand — you can order a ride in the moment or schedule one in advance. Use the Ride the Vine mobile app, available for iOs and Android, or call the numbers below to book a trip.
St. Helena Shuttle will operate until 9 PM every Wednesday from June 18 to Aug. 13 for the St. Helena Summer Concert Series. To order or schedule a ride, call (707) 963-3007 or use the Ride the Vine app.
American Canyon Transit will operate until 8:30 PM during the city’s Meet Me in the Street events on Wednesday June 11, July 9 and August 13. To order or schedule a ride, call (707) 557-7557 or use the Ride the Vine app.
Calistoga Shuttle will also be operating late every Thursday from June 12 to August 14, with rides until 9 PM for the city’s weekly Summer Concert in Pioneer Park. To order or schedule a ride, call (707) 963-4229 or use the Ride the Vine app.
Since their debut in 2022, Vine Transit’s four animal mascots have been zipping around the Valley without names. Now, in honor of Transit Month this September, Vine Transit is turning to the creativity of Napa County elementary school students to give these winged animals their official identities.
“We need the creativity of local kids to provide proper names for our mascots — the Bee, Butterfly, Owl, and Hawk,” said Rebecca Schenck, director of transit at the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA), which oversees Vine Transit. “We hope students will come up with names that capture the spirit of Napa Valley and honor these wonderful animals, all of which are enjoying the benefits of cleaner air from our growing zero-emission fleet.”
Each student may submit one name per animal (four names total). Entries must be original, not copyrighted, and free of offensive language. A panel of Vine Transit professionals will review submissions, and select the winners.
Winning students will be treated to a special bus experience tailored to their interests, receive a basket of Vine Transit prizes, and celebrate with a pizza party for their class.
Vine Transit is kicking off the New Year by expanding bus services in Napa County. Route A, which serves Browns Valley and Napa High School, has returned with fixed-route service. Additionally, riders will now have direct access to the Napa County Soscol Campus in South Napa via Route G. There are minor schedule changes on Route B, Route 10 and Route 29. The new schedule and services will launch on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
“We regularly re-examine our schedules and routes to ensure we are meeting the needs of our communities and riders,” said Vine Transit Manager Rebecca Schenck. “By aligning our stops with the Napa High bell schedule, we can now better serve our students and the whole Browns Valley neighborhood.”
Like many public transportation systems, during the pandemic Vine Transit switched several of its City of Napa routes to on-demand services, including Route A. As more regular ridership returned, Vine has transferred back to offering regular fixed-route services, available on Route A between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Vine Transit’s new Route A serving Browns Valley and Napa Valley High.
Vine Transit’s Route G will expand travel to the Napa County Soscol Campus on Napa Vallejo Highway, which houses the Napa County Re-Entry Facility and other county buildings. The new stop creates a direct route between the Soscol Campus, Napa County Courthouse on Third Street and the Health and Human Services Division on Corporate Drive, for seamless travel between these critical government services.
“This new stop was developed in partnership with the county, in an effort to give Napa County residents and employees a convenient and reliable commuting option when moving between County campuses,” Schenck said.
Additionally, slight schedule changes were made on Route B, Route 10 and Route 29 — riders should check the new service schedules online.
