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, or if your question pertains specifically to planning a trip with the Sept. 15 route changes, call (845) 340-3333 and press 2. 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:
For an FAQ and Q+A page about the upcoming changes, visit our Participate Ulster page:
🚍 Route Updates in Progress
Our website is being refreshed with new route pages and maps. Thank you for your patience as we roll out the NEW UCAT ROUTES (effective September 15, 2025).
| Blue | City of Kingston, Kingston Point, Development Court, Uptown Kingston | Mon-Sat |
| CL | Ulster County Community College, New Paltz College, with connections to Ellenville and Kingston Plaza | Mon-Fri |
| E | Ellenville, Development Court, Ulster County Community College | Mon-Sat |
| KS | Kingston – Saugerties Route between Kingston Plaza and Saugerties Price Chopper Plaza with connections at Development Court to Kingston 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 |
| UPL | Ulster Poughkeepsie Link between Rosendale Park and Ride and Poughkeepsie Train Station | Mon-Sun |
| X | Newburgh Route between New Paltz and Newburgh Mall via Route 32 | Mon-Fri |
| Yellow | City of Kingston, Kingston Inn, Stony Run and Development Court | Mon-Sat |
| Z | Kingston, Woodstock, Phoenicia, Pine Hill, Belleayre | Mon-Sat |
| Connections | 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 |
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