Columbus – METRA Transit

Transportation · Georgia · Paid

Muscogee County's public bus system serving Columbus and surrounding areas with fixed-route buses and paratransit service for eligible riders with disabilities. Buses run Monday through Saturday 5:30am–9pm. Low-cost fares with reduced rates for seniors and riders with disabilities. The main METRA terminal is at 900 Front Ave in Columbus. Call 706-225-0507 or visit columbusga.gov for current route maps, schedules, and fare information.

Contact & Details

Address: 900 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

Phone: 706-225-0507

Hours: Mon–Sat 5:30am–9pm

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services Program are the two primary civil legal aid organizations, with specific fathers' rights and child support help available.

More Transportation in Georgia

  • MARTA – Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority — Atlanta's rail and bus transit system covering Fulton and DeKalb counties with bus service extending into Clayton County and express routes
  • GRTA Xpress – Regional Commuter Bus — Commuter bus service connecting 12 metro Atlanta counties to downtown Atlanta, Midtown, and MARTA rail stations on weekdays during peak comm
  • Chatham Area Transit (CAT) – Savannah — Savannah's public bus system serving Chatham County with local fixed routes, express service, and paratransit for eligible riders with disab
  • Augusta Transit — Augusta-Richmond County's public bus system with fixed routes across Augusta and paratransit service for eligible riders with disabilities.
  • Georgia Medicaid NEMT (Verida) — Non-emergency medical transportation for Georgia Medicaid members who need rides to medical appointments and cannot arrange their own transp
  • 211 Georgia – Transportation Assistance — Call 211 anytime to find local transportation assistance programs, volunteer driver networks, and transit options in your Georgia county. Th

Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.