Rider Alert: Route 20 Service Expansion
Effective 5/3/25
Key Changes:
New Northbound Stops in Smith River:
- United Indian Health Services (UIHS): Indian Road North, across from the Casino
- Ship-A-Shore: Royale Street
Note: These stops are northbound only and are available for boarding and exiting. Transfers to/from the Curry Coastal Express are not available at these locations
Schedule Adjustment:
Northbound buses will now leave the Cultural Center a few minutes earlier on most trips to allow time for new stops in Smith River.
New departure times from the Cultural Center (northbound):
6:00 AM · 8:20 AM · 1:19/1:25 PM · 3:54 PM · 5:40 PM
Transfer Information
- All transfers between Route 20 and Curry Public Transit’s Coastal Express will continue at: La Joya Market: US 101 & Sarina Road
- Reminder: No transfers at UIHS or Ship-A-Shore.
Southbound Service Update:
- To enhance schedule reliability, southbound buses will not stop at UIHS or Ship-A-Shore.
Walmart Now a Regular Stop:
- Route 20 will now stop at the Crescent City Walmart Supercenter on all trips, both northbound and southbound
Rider Alert: Route 20 Changes
Lucky 7 Stop Closed – Transfers Now at La Joya Market
Effective Saturday, April 26, 2025
Lucky 7 Fuels stop closed
Lucky 7 Fuels no longer allows buses to enter their property.
New transfer point:
Meet Curry Public Transit’s Coastal Express at La Joya Market (US 101 & Sarina Road).
Same transfer times:
All four daily Route 20 trips (Mon–Sat) will meet Coastal Express at the same times as before.
No service between La Joya and Oregon border (temporary)
RCTA and Curry are working to add new stops.
New Walmart stop:
Route 20 now stops at Crescent City Walmart Supercenter on all trips.

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–Saturday 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–Sat 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 (Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, & Sonoma Counties – a collaborative partnership with Humboldt, Mendocino, and 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.
La Joya Market – Smith River | Fort Dick Market | Walmart Crescent City | 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 | H St & 3rd St (HTA transfer point) | Providence St Joe Hospital Eureka | VA Clinic Central & Harris Eureka |
6:45 | 6:57 | 7:09 | 7:14 | 7:30 | 8:00 | — | 8:18 | 8:32 | 9:08 | 9:19 | 9:39 | 9:47 | 9:55 |
9:20 | 9:32 | 9:44 | 9:49 | 10:00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2:15 | 2:27 | 2:39 | 2:44 | 3:00 | 3:30 | — | 3:48 | 4:02 | 4:38 | 4:49 | 5:09/5:40 | — | — |
— | — | 4:56 | 5:15 | 5:45 | 5:56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6:35 | 6:47 | 6:59 | 7:04 | 7:12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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) | 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 | Walmart Crescent City | Fort Dick Market | La Joya Market Smith River |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6:00 | — | 6:06 | 6:34 | 6:38 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8:20 | 8:28 | 8:33 | 9:01 | 9:05 |
10:40 | 10:48 | 10:58 | 11:18 | 11:28 | 12:04 | 12:18 | 12:43 | 12:54 | 1:25 | 1:33 | 1:38 | 2:06 | 2:10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:40 | 5:48 | 5:53 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
5:48 | 5:56 | 6:00 | 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