Mountain Line

07/08/2026

Just saying, we're hiring... no promises about cello accompaniment but clearly anything is possible!

Mark has been driving for the Missoula Mountain Line for 35 years. Today was his last day. He didn't want a big party or a bunch of attention. So his wife decided that having a cellist accompany him on his final route was more his style. At 6am! While it was two firsts for me a) playing on a moving bus and b) having any kind of relationship with my cello at 6:00 a.m. - this was not the best part. It was witnessing a final hug and farewell from a student at the end of their shared familiar route. It was the fist bump and gratitude from a woman who didn't need to tell Mark where she was getting off. It was the two regular riders, with no particular destination, who napped quietly in the back the entire way. It was his son getting on mid-route to surprise him, along with his wife who put this whole thing together. It is days like this when I undoubtedly have the best job in the world.
Oh, and the arts are so important! Essential! I could just be hired to play Bach Sarabandes all around town and you will know exactly where the potholes need fixing. 🎶💪🏼💘

(I made a new hashtag even)

02/09/2026

: Sunday schedule coming up in a week!

02/02/2026

We're so proud (and not at all surprised) that Mountain Line Executive Assistant Darlene won 's Volunteer of the Year award! With her inexhaustible can-do attitude, her wealth of all kinds of knowledge from rodeo trivia to Oxford commas, and her *chef's kiss* matching outfits, Darlene brings the sparkle to everything she does. Congratulations, Darlene! We're lucky to have you.

01/14/2026

Rider alert: Sunday schedule coming up on Monday, January 19!

12/30/2025

📢 Rider Alert: we'll be closed on Thursday for New Year's!

Regular weekday service all day on New Year's Eve and Friday, January 2.

12/23/2025

📢 Rider Alert: we'll be closed on Christmas Day (Thursday) and closing an hour early on Wednesday. Regular service on Friday and through the weekend!

12/17/2025

Due to the extreme weather, sudden detours may be necessary without advanced notice, and service may be delayed. Routes 4 and 12 currently have detours in place. Please call Customer Service at 721-3333 for up-to-date detour information if needed, as some route disruptions may not be reflected in the Transit app or Bus Tracker.

11/24/2025

📢 Rider alert! Please plan ahead for Thursday: we'll be closed for the holiday, with no service at all -- one of just four days a year the buses stop running.

We'll be back in action with a regular weekday schedule on Friday the 28th.

09/22/2025

Leave your car at home and win goodies! One Mountain Line mug will go to a first-time bus rider, so give us a shout if you want a hand planning your trip (and don't forget to log it on Way to Go to get your raffle ticket).

09/17/2025

👉 Some good news for Route 11 riders! Instead of battling traffic to get onto reserve, Route 11 will instead run inbound along Mary Jane. The IB England & Tina stop will be closed (outbound will run normally once the current construction detour is lifted). This change officially begins September 28, but the current construction has started the detour early, so this new route is already in place.

There will also be a change to run along Palmer instead of American Way and Latimer. These changes will be reflected in Transit later this fall, but in the meantime they'll show up as detours, so please double-check your trip plans and give us a call with any questions!