How many transportation resources are in Kentucky?

Women's Corner tracks 17 transportation resources for women in Kentucky.

Are transportation resources in Kentucky free?

9 of the 17 listed transportation resources in Kentucky are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Kentucky have transportation resources?

Listings span cities including Louisville, Lexington, Fort Wright, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah.

What are some examples of transportation resources in Kentucky?

Featured entries include TARC — Transit Authority of River City (Louisville), Lextran — Lexington Transit, TANK — Transit Authority of Northern KY, Go bg Transit — Bowling Green, Owensboro Transit System.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

8 of 17 Kentucky transportation listings include phone numbers.

How do I get a free bus pass?

Most transit agencies have reduced or free passes for low-income riders, seniors, students, and people with disabilities — apply through the transit agency directly. TANF and SNAP recipients often qualify for free passes through state Human Services. Domestic violence shelters, job training programs, and recovery programs typically provide transit passes for participants.

Are there free rides to medical appointments?

Yes. Medicaid in every state covers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — call your Medicaid managed care plan or state Medicaid office to schedule rides to doctor visits, dialysis, therapy, and pharmacy. American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery and Angel Flight provide free transportation for cancer and serious illness. 211 can find local volunteer driver programs.

Can I get help buying or fixing a car?

Yes — Ways to Work, Modest Needs, Vehicles for Change, and 1-800-Charity-Cars provide low-interest loans or donated vehicles to low-income working parents. Many state TANF programs have car repair funds for parents who need transportation for work. Local United Way 211 has the most current list — funds rotate.

What if I have no transportation to my job?

Tell your American Job Center caseworker — WIOA can fund transportation as a 'supportive service' including bus passes, gas cards, and car repair. SNAP E&T and TANF work programs also pay for transportation. Many employers in low-wage industries (logistics, healthcare) now offer transit stipends or shuttle service from designated pickup points.

Best Transportation in Kentucky — 17 resources

About Transportation for Women

Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.

Transportation in Kentucky

Kentucky family courts hear custody, visitation, and child support cases in most counties; the rest use district or circuit court. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services Division of Child Support administers enforcement. Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Covington are the major metros. Legal Aid Society, Kentucky Legal Aid, AppalReD, and ZeroV (Kentucky DV coalition) serve women.

17 Resources

1. TARC — Transit Authority of River City (Louisville)

TARC at 1000 W Broadway operates Louisville's bus system covering Jefferson and parts of Bullitt, Oldham, and Southern Indiana. Fixed-route fare is

.75; TARC3 ADA paratransit serves eligible riders. Reduced-fare passes for low-income riders available. Call 502-585-1234 to plan a trip or apply for half-fare ID.

502-585-1234 · 1000 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

2. Lextran — Lexington Transit

Lextran at 200 E Vine in Lexington operates fixed-route bus service across Fayette County plus the Wheels paratransit service for ADA-eligible riders. Standard fare is

; UK and BCTC students ride free with ID. Service runs Mon-Sat 5:30am-11pm. Call 859-253-4636 to plan a trip.

859-253-4636 · 200 E Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507 · Mon-Sat 5:30am-11pm · Visit Website

3. TANK — Transit Authority of Northern KY

TANK at 3375 Madison Pike in Fort Wright operates bus service across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties, with direct routes into downtown Cincinnati. Fares start at

.50. RAMP ADA paratransit available. Call 859-331-8265 to plan a trip or apply for reduced fare.

859-331-8265 · 3375 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017 · Mon-Sat 5am-10pm · Visit Website

4. Go bg Transit — Bowling Green

Go bg Transit at 239 E 11th Ave in Bowling Green operates fixed-route bus service across the city plus Bowling Green Paratransit for ADA-eligible riders. Standard fare is

.50 with reduced rates for seniors and Medicare cardholders. Call 270-782-2489 weekdays to plan a route.

270-782-2489 · 239 E 11th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm · Visit Website

5. Owensboro Transit System

Owensboro Transit operates fixed-route service across the Owensboro metropolitan area Mon-Fri 6am-6pm. Standard fare is

, with senior and student rates. Daviess County residents without a car can call 270-687-8570 to plan routes or apply for accessible transit.

270-687-8570 · Owensboro, KY 42301 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm · Visit Website

6. Paducah Area Transit System

PATS at 305 MLK Jr Dr in Paducah operates fixed-route service across the city plus deviated-route service in surrounding McCracken County. Standard fare is

.50 with reduced rates for low-income riders. Call 270-444-8744 weekdays to plan a route.

270-444-8744 · 305 MLK Jr Dr, Paducah, KY 42001 · Mon-Fri 6am-6pm · Visit Website

7. Kentucky River Foothills Rural Transit

Foothills Express at 30 Bobby Dr in Berea operates demand-response rural transit across Madison, Estill, Powell, and Clark counties — call-ahead rides for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and employment. Call 859-986-8205 weekdays to schedule; advance booking required.

859-986-8205 · 30 Bobby Dr, Berea, KY 40403 · Mon-Fri 5:30am-6pm · Visit Website

8. Greyhound — Kentucky

Greyhound's Louisville station at 720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd is the main Kentucky terminus, with daily service to Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah, and connections nationwide. Call 800-231-2222 to book; fares are lowest when purchased two weeks in advance.

800-231-2222 · 720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203 · Service hours vary · Visit Website

9. Amtrak — Free

Amtrak's Cardinal route stops at South Shore-Ashland and Maysville in Kentucky, with three weekly trains connecting Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Charleston WV, and Washington DC. Discounts available for seniors 65+, veterans, and children.

Nationwide · Online

10. Greyhound — Free

Greyhound's national site lets Kentucky travelers book intercity bus service from Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and other cities to destinations nationwide. Tickets cheaper when bought online than at the counter; web-only fares often available.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. FlixBus / Megabus — Free

FlixBus and Megabus serve Louisville and Lexington with low-fare intercity routes to Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. Free Wi-Fi on most routes. Fares can be as low as $5-15 when booked weeks in advance.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. US Department of Transportation — Free

The DOT's federal site explains accessibility requirements, transit-rider rights under the ADA, and links to Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet — useful when filing a complaint about an inaccessible stop or paratransit service.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. 211 — Transportation Help — Free

Dialing 211 in Kentucky routes callers to United Way information specialists who can identify local transportation-assistance programs — gas cards, medical-ride vouchers, and reduced bus passes — available through Community Action Agencies and faith-based programs.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Veterans Transportation Service — Free

The VA's Veterans Transportation Service provides free rides to medical appointments for eligible veterans at the Louisville and Lexington VA medical centers. Contact the VTS coordinator at your local VA to schedule rides; DAV also volunteers drivers.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Modivcare (Medicaid Transportation) — Free

Modivcare is the broker that arranges non-emergency medical transportation for Kentucky Medicaid recipients — free rides to doctor visits, dialysis, and behavioral-health appointments. Members call Modivcare 48+ hours before the appointment to schedule.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety — Free

The AAA Foundation publishes free CarFit assessments for older Kentucky drivers, plus the Senior Driving guide that covers when to consider transitioning from driving and how to plan for it — relevant for Kentucky mothers caring for aging parents.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. National Aging and Disability Transportation Center — Free

NADTC is a federally funded technical-assistance center publishing free Kentucky-relevant guides on how Area Agencies on Aging coordinate transportation, how to access ADA paratransit, and how to advocate for better rural-transit funding.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many transportation resources are in Kentucky?: Women's Corner tracks 17 transportation resources for women in Kentucky.
Are transportation resources in Kentucky free?: 9 of the 17 listed transportation resources in Kentucky are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Kentucky have transportation resources?: Listings span cities including Louisville, Lexington, Fort Wright, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah.
What are some examples of transportation resources in Kentucky?: Featured entries include TARC — Transit Authority of River City (Louisville), Lextran — Lexington Transit, TANK — Transit Authority of Northern KY, Go bg Transit — Bowling Green, Owensboro Transit System.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 8 of 17 Kentucky transportation listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a free bus pass?: Most transit agencies have reduced or free passes for low-income riders, seniors, students, and people with disabilities — apply through the transit agency directly. TANF and SNAP recipients often qualify for free passes through state Human Services. Domestic violence shelters, job training programs, and recovery programs typically provide transit passes for participants.
Are there free rides to medical appointments?: Yes. Medicaid in every state covers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — call your Medicaid managed care plan or state Medicaid office to schedule rides to doctor visits, dialysis, therapy, and pharmacy. American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery and Angel Flight provide free transportation for cancer and serious illness. 211 can find local volunteer driver programs.
Can I get help buying or fixing a car?: Yes — Ways to Work, Modest Needs, Vehicles for Change, and 1-800-Charity-Cars provide low-interest loans or donated vehicles to low-income working parents. Many state TANF programs have car repair funds for parents who need transportation for work. Local United Way 211 has the most current list — funds rotate.
What if I have no transportation to my job?: Tell your American Job Center caseworker — WIOA can fund transportation as a 'supportive service' including bus passes, gas cards, and car repair. SNAP E&T and TANF work programs also pay for transportation. Many employers in low-wage industries (logistics, healthcare) now offer transit stipends or shuttle service from designated pickup points.