UCAT is now providing Fare Free (no cost to the rider) service for all riders for both our fixed routes and demand-responsive services i.e. Paratransit.
UCAT understands the importance of providing transparent, clear, and effective communication to all stakeholders. UCAT is continuously reviewing routes to ensure the services are meeting the demands and needs of the residents and visitors of the County. Our webpage has the most recent service information. If you have any questions pertaining to planning of your next trip or specific service questions you can contact our offices during normal operating hours listed below at (845) 334-8458. A UCAT Customer Experience Representative will gladly assist you. Additionally, see our UCAT Live Map to check on the status of your bus or get the app from the Apple App Store or the Android Play Store for your device.
IMPLEMENTATION OF UCAT ROUTE SCHEDULES
Effective September 15, 2025
Please follow the link to view the new schedules with maps
For a detailed explanation on CHANGES TO THE ROUTE SCHEDULES please follow the link below:
CURRENT UCAT FIXED ROUTE SCHEDULES
There is a route schedule identified by name of each route. UCAT fixed routes are:
| Blue Route | Kingston Circulator Between Uptown and Downtown, Serving Kingston Point, Hospitals, Broadway, and Kingston Plaza | Mon-Sat |
| CL Route | College Link between SUNYs Ulster & New Paltz with Commuter Service to/from Gardiner and Wallkill | Mon-Fri |
| EU | Ellenville Route between Kingston Plaza and Village of Ellenville | Mon-Sat |
| KS | Kingston – Saugerties Route between Kingston Plaza and Saugerties Price Chopper Plaza | Mon-Sat |
| KPL | Kingston Poughkeepsie Link between Kingston and Poughkeepsie Train Station | Mon-Sun |
| Mall Loop | Town of Ulster Shopping area between Tech City and Kohl’s Plaza | Mon-Fri |
| New Paltz Loop | Village and Town of New Paltz | Mon-Sun |
| UPL | Ulster Poughkeepsie Link between Rosendale Park and Ride and Poughkeepsie Train Station | Mon-Sun |
| X Route | Newburgh Route between New Paltz and Newburgh Mall via Route 32 | Mon-Fri |
| Yellow Route | City of Kingston to Port Ewen Route | Mon-Sat |
| Z Route | Kingston, Woodstock, Phoenicia, Pine Hill, Belleayre | Mon-Sat |
| Kingston to New Paltz Routes | Routes between Kingston and New Paltz | Mon-Fri |
| Rural Route | Weekly Shopping Pickup in Designated Communities | Mon-Fri |
| Nature Bus | Running from April 26, 2025 thru September 27,2025 – Seasonal Bus Route to visit and explore the County’s natural treasures | Sat |
| T Route | Running shuttles from the Kingston Inn to Hannaford |
Each schedule includes a map of the route and indicates if Saturday or Sunday service or late-night service is provided in addition to regular weekday service.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 5am to 11pm
Saturday: 7am to 7pm
Sunday: 8am to 7pm
Holiday Schedule
NO BUS SERVICE: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteeth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
SATURDAY SCHEDULES ARE FOLLOWED ON: Veterans Day and the Day after Thanksgiving
SEASONAL BUS ROUTE – NATURE BUS: RIVER ROUTE, RIDGE ROUTE