Route 20 – Smith River / Crescent City / Eureka
Route 20 – Smith River to Eureka
Part of North State Express Route 101
Operates Monday–Saturday
Route 20 connects Smith River and Eureka, providing local service and seamless regional travel as part of North State Express Route 101, extending to Santa Rosa.
Timed Transfers & Regional Connections:
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Smith River
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Monday–Friday connection to Curry Public Transit Coastal Express (Brookings/Oregon Coast). Call 1-800-921-2871.
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Crescent City (Cultural Center Hub)
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Monday–Saturday connection to Southwest Point Transit (Grants Pass, Medford, Klamath Falls). Call 1-888-900-2609.
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Arcata & Eureka
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Daily connections available:
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Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) (Mon–Fri at Eureka Transit Hub on H & 3rd Streets)
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Amtrak
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Redwood Transit System
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Arcata Mad River Transit
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Eureka Transit
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North State Express Route 101 (Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake Transit)
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Rider Benefits & Information:
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Ride Free Program:
Youth (5–18), College Students, Seniors (65+), Disabled individuals, and Veterans with valid ID ride free (while grant funds last). -
Convenient Flag Stops:
In addition to regular stops, drivers can stop at safe locations upon request. To reserve a flag stop or confirm a safe waiting spot, call RCTA at (707) 308-7433. -
Accessibility & Luggage:
All buses are wheelchair accessible. Limit luggage to two large suitcases or what you can comfortably carry.
Regional Connections Map & Schedule:
View Current North State Express Route 101 Map & Schedule (.pdf)
Always verify schedules with connecting agencies before traveling.
Lucky 7 Casino Smith River
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Fort Dick Market | College of the Redwoods Crescent City | Cultural Center Transit Hub Crescent City | Pem-Mey Fuels Klamath | Steelhead Lodge Klamath Glen | Prairie Creek State Park | Kuchel Visitors Center Redwood Nat’l Park | NEW STOP! Eureka/Arcata Airport (ACV) | Cal Poly Humboldt Library Circle | Arcata Transit Center – Arcata | H St & 3rd St (HTA transfer point) | Providence St Joe Hospital Eureka | VA Clinic Central & Harris Eureka |
6:45 | 6:58 | 7:13 | 7:30 | 8:00 | — | 8:18 | 8:32 | 9:08 | 9:19 | 9:24 | 9:39 | 9:47 | 9:55 |
9:20 | 9:33 | 9:48 | 10:00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2:15 | 2:28 | 2:43 | 3:00 | 3:30 | — | 3:48 | 4:02 | 4:38 | 4:49 | 4:54 | 5:09/5:40 | — | — |
— | — | 4:56 | 5:15 | 5:45 | 5:56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6:35 | 6:48 | 7:03 | 7:13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The green highlighted trip on Rt 20 connects with the North State Express (NSX) for travel from Smith River to as far south as Santa Rosa. |
Connect from Curry Public Transit
Connect to Amtrak, Redwood Coast Express, and Redwood Transit System
- PM times shown in bold type
Providence St Joe Hospital Eureka | VA Clinic Central & Harris Eureka | H St & 3rd St (HTA transfer point) | Arcata Transit Center – Arcata | Cal Poly Humboldt Library Circle | NEW STOP! Eureka/Arcata Airport (ACV) | Kuchel Visitors Center Redwood Nat’l Park | Prairie Creek State Park | Steelhead Lodge Klamath Glen | Pem-Mey Fuels Klamath | Cultural Center Transit Hub Crescent City | College of the Redwoods Crescent City | Fort Dick Market | Lucky 7 Casino Smith River |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6:05 | — | 6:22 | 6:35 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8:30 | 8:38 | 8:52 | 9:05 |
10:40 | 10:48 | 10:58 | 11:13 | 11:18 | 11:28 | 12:04 | 12:18 | 12:43 | 12:54 | 1:29 | 1:37 | 1:51 | 2:04 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:50 | 5:58 | 6:12 | 6:25 |
5:48 | 5:56 | 6:00 | 6:15 | 6:20 | 6:30 | 7:06 | 7:20 | 7:45 | 7:56 | 8:31 | — | — | — |
The green highlighted trip on Rt 20 connects from the North State Express (NSX) for trips from as far south as Santa Rosa. |
Connect to Curry Public Transit or SW Point to continue north to Oregon
Connect from Amtrak, Redwood Coast Express and Redwood Transit System
- PM times shown in bold type