Public Transportation
Rider's Guide
Lewis County Public Transportation has made traveling throughout the County easy, inexpensive and convenient with the combination of fixed county routes and several enhanced connector routes, all of which are wheelchair accessible! For an all-in-one LCPT manual, check out our Rider's Guide !
Google Transit Planner
On April 21 2019, Lewis County Public Transportation officially launched on Google Maps! With LCPT data now available on Google Maps, riders can easily plan trips and get directions completely online. Simply open a session a Google Maps in your browser of choice, click on the direction arrow to the right of the search bar, enter your origin/destination information, and choose the transit icon at the top of the search window. Based on the origin and destination entered, your itinerary will populate with fare information, route information, and several date/time options for you to choose from.
*Please note that "call ahead" locations are not available on Google Transit Planner at this time. If you plan on boarding or arriving at a bus stop that is a designated "call ahead" location, please call 315-376-6508 to confirm your itinerary.
Fixed Route System
Our rural transportation system offers both residents and visitors with 5 fixed route year-round options Monday-Friday. Check out our Lewis County Public Transportation Fixed Route Map that details each of our color-coded routes throughout the County. Print our Fixed Route Schedule and Fare Rate Sheet to take with you or to pass along to a friend. Not close to a bus stop? No problem! We can deviate from our fixed route system up to 3/4 of a mile! In order to schedule a pick up for a location along our route or for a "call ahead" location pick up, please call the Birnie Bus terminal at 315-376-6508.
Lewis County Public Transportation will not run on the following Holidays:
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Year's Day
Fort Drum Circuit Route
Lewis County Public Transportation is excited to introduce our new Fort Drum Circuit Route offering affordable transportation from Lowville, Carthage, and Croghan to Fort Drum 7 days a week for the low cost of $1 each way. Thanks to this route, access to educational opportunities at the Lewis County Jefferson Community College Education Center and employment opportunities on base have never been more affordable to access for families and soldiers alike! For a complete Fort Drum Circuit Bus Schedule, click here.
Old Forge Seasonal Route
This summer, LCPT will once again offer residents and visitors transportation from Harrisville (call ahead), Croghan, Lowville, Glenfield, Lyons Falls, Port Leyden and Boonville to Old Forge 7 days a week for a low $1.00 fare each way. Discounted monthly passes are also available through Birnie Bus. LCPT works directly with Enchanted Forest Water Safari to accommodate their entire summer schedule, from June 14th to the closing Labor Day Weekend. For the detailed 2023 Old Forge Route Schedule, click here . Lewis County Public Transportation will also offer transportation on May 20, 2023 for Enchanted Forest Water Safari's Orientation. For the Orientation Bus Schedule, click here. Please fill out the survey to let us know that you plan to ride with us to orientation and/or all season.
Connector Routes
Are you looking to travel into Oneida County? LCPT also offers low fare, convenient transportation to and from Utica, NY and the colleges located there throughout the year! This “College Connector” route is operated by Birnie Bus, Inc. and has two schedules; a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule and a Tuesday-Thursday schedule. Please note that the Monday-Wednesday-Friday route runs with the typical college fall and spring semester schedules while the Tuesday-Thursday schedule runs year-round. The one-way fare from Lowville to Utica is $5.00 and $5.50 to New Hartford and college students can ride with us for $1.00 each way with the proof of a valid College ID.
On August 28, 2017, Lewis County Public Transportation launched the long awaited JCC Connector Route! County residents and visitors can now ride the Lewis County Public Transportation bus (handicap accessible) from Port Leyden, Lyons Falls, Glenfield, Lowville, Croghan, Carthage, Deer River and Copenhagen to the JCC Campus, Salmon Run Mall or Fort Drum. Not a student at JCC? No problem! Ride the bus to JCC or the Salmon Run Mall and hop on the CitiBus for a ride to work, medical appointments or other shopping centers. Students now ride the JCC Connector Route for FREE!
Dial-A-Ride Service
LCPT also offers a “Dial-A-Ride” service and will deviate from the route up to ¾ of a mile for individuals who cannot travel to the scheduled bus stop locations. To take advantage of this “Dial-A-Ride” feature, please call (315) 376-6508 no later than 4 p.m. the previous day. For additional information on “Dial-a-Ride", please click here .
There will be no LCPT service on Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4 th and Labor Day. For route closings, please tune into WBRV 101.3 and 900 AM; WLLG 99.3 FM;WWNYTV/Channel 7, or check our Facebook page.
Scheduled Public Trips
Commute with Enterprise & Lewis County Public Transportation
How Does Commute With Enterprise Work?
Enterprise connects employees who live near each other and provides them with a recent-model van or SUV. Riders commute together, saving money and freeing up time to relax or catch up on work. It’s an easy way to start and end the day in a better mindset.
Benefits!
Receive at least 50% of the total cost of the vanpool per vehicle per month through Lewis County Public Transportation
Available for workers and/or residents in the county
Maintenance, insurance, roadside assistance and a guaranteed ride home are included
Less wear and tear on your personal vehicle
Month-to-month flexibility
Driver of vehicle can receive 200 or more personal miles each month
Interested? Get started here!
Sign Up For Lewis County Public Transportation Text Alerts!
By signing up to receive text alerts, riders will receive notice of upcoming events, cancellations and route changes! Text "Join" to 315-202-1521.
MVCC Bus Map | JCC Bus Map | SUNY Poly Bus Map |
Attention Businesses!
Are you looking for a unique way to advertise your business or organization? Lewis County Public Transportation is leasing mobile billboard space on our buses! For more information, check out the details regarding the 2023 LCPT Advertising Program or contact Samantha Brown at (315) 377-2024! Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Complaints & Suggestions
Tell us about your experience riding our buses! Click here to submit your feedback !
To file an ADA complaint, please print off the ADA Complaint Form and submit a completed copy to Birnie Bus.(For translation services, please contact 315.377.2024)
To file a Title VI complaint, please print off the Title VI Complaint Form and submit a completed copy to Birnie Bus. (For translation services, please contact 315.377.2024)
Wheelchair lift capacities do not exceed 800 lbs.
Have you lost a personal item on one of our buses? Please contact Birnie Bus at 315-376-6508
For more information regarding Lewis County Public Transportation, or to request a reasonable modification, please contact Samantha Brown at (315) 377-2024 or via email: samanthabrown@lewiscounty.ny.gov.
Additional Resources
Coordinated Transportation Plan 2021
Civil Rights Statement (For translation services, please contact 315.377.2024)
Birnie Bus Service, Inc. ADA Policy