How many transportation resources are in Montana?

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

Are transportation resources in Montana free?

12 of the 17 listed transportation resources in Montana are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Montana have transportation resources?

Listings span cities including Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell.

What are some examples of transportation resources in Montana?

Featured entries include MET Transit — Billings, Mountain Line Transit — Missoula, Great Falls Transit District, Streamline Bus — Bozeman, Capital Transit — Helena.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

8 of 17 Montana 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 Montana — 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 Montana

Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association and the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with strong online self-help for pro se litigants.

17 Resources

1. MET Transit — Billings

MET Transit — Billings works with women across Montana on rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Phone 406-657-8218 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Available Mon-Fri 5:45am-6:45pm, Sat 8:45am-5:45pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.

406-657-8218 · 1705 Main St, Billings, MT 59105 · Mon-Fri 5:45am-6:45pm, Sat 8:45am-5:45pm · Visit Website

2. Mountain Line Transit — Missoula — Free

Mountain Line Transit — Missoula is a Montana transportation resource helping mothers with rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Call 406-721-3333 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Open Mon-Sat 6am-9pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.

406-721-3333 · 1221 Shakespeare St, Missoula, MT 59802 · Mon-Sat 6am-9pm · Visit Website

3. Great Falls Transit District

Great Falls Transit District works with women across Montana on rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Call 406-727-0382 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Open Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.

406-727-0382 · 1601 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401 · Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Streamline Bus — Bozeman — Free

Streamline Bus — Bozeman works with women across Montana on rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Phone 406-587-2434 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Service hours run Mon-Sat 6:30am-8pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.

406-587-2434 · 406 E Main St Suite 100, Bozeman, MT 59715 · Mon-Sat 6:30am-8pm · Visit Website

5. Capital Transit — Helena

Capital Transit — Helena is a Montana transportation resource helping mothers with rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Phone 406-447-8479 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Service hours run Mon-Fri 6:45am-6:15pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

406-447-8479 · Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 6:45am-6:15pm · Visit Website

6. Eagle Transit — Flathead County

Eagle Transit — Flathead County is the go-to transportation resource in the Kalispell area for rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Phone 406-758-5728 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Open Mon-Fri 7am-7pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Fees may apply — sliding-scale, insurance, or self-pay options are typically available.

406-758-5728 · Kalispell, MT 59901 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm

7. Butte-Silver Bow Transit (Bus Plus)

Butte-Silver Bow Transit (Bus Plus) provides rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT for women in Butte. Phone 406-497-6515 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Hours are Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.

406-497-6515 · Butte, MT 59701 · Mon-Fri 7am-5:30pm · Visit Website

8. Montana 211 — Transportation Assistance — Free

Montana 211 — Transportation Assistance offers Montana mothers free online tools for rides to appointments, low-cost transit, and medical NEMT. Dial 211 from anywhere in Montana for a free routing to local services. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.

211 · Statewide Service · 24/7 · Visit Website

9. Amtrak — Free

National passenger rail service with discounts for seniors, veterans, and children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online

10. Greyhound — Free

Long-distance intercity bus service across the United States for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. FlixBus / Megabus — Free

Discount intercity bus services with low fares and free WiFi on most routes for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. US Department of Transportation — Free

Federal transportation hub with public transit, rail, and accessibility resources for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. 211 — Transportation Help — Free

Dial 211 for referrals to local transportation assistance, medical rides, and bus pass programs for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Veterans Transportation Service — Free

Free VA transportation to medical appointments for eligible veterans. Contact local VA medical center. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Modivcare (Medicaid Transportation) — Free

Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients in many states for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety — Free

Senior driving resources, safety programs, and CarFit assessments. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. National Aging and Disability Transportation Center — Free

NADTC — federal resource on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income women, seniors, and people with disabilities who need vetted, plain-language information on fixed-route buses, paratransit, non-emergency medical rides, and reduced-fare passes. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many transportation resources are in Montana?: Women's Corner tracks 17 transportation resources for women in Montana.
Are transportation resources in Montana free?: 12 of the 17 listed transportation resources in Montana are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Montana have transportation resources?: Listings span cities including Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell.
What are some examples of transportation resources in Montana?: Featured entries include MET Transit — Billings, Mountain Line Transit — Missoula, Great Falls Transit District, Streamline Bus — Bozeman, Capital Transit — Helena.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 8 of 17 Montana 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.