Grand Valley Transit

08/30/2026

Tomorrow (Monday August 31st) will be the last day of fare-free GVT buses! Starting on Tuesday September 1st fares will be required again.

One-way (no transfers): $1.50
Day pass: $3.75
Month pass: $45
6-month pass: $150
1-year pass: $275
Paratransit trip: $3.00
D51 middle and high school students and full-time CMU students can get free passes!
Senior 65+ can get discounted month, 6-month, and 1-year passes!

08/28/2026

As the sun sets on August, fare-free transit for GVT winds to a close as well. August 31st will be the last day to hop a ride on GVT for free! Here's a reminder of bus pass prices:

One-way (no transfers): $1.50
Day pass: $3.75
Month pass: $45
6-month pass: $150
1-year pass: $275
Paratransit trip: $3.00

D51 middle and high school students and full-time CMU students ride for free all year round!
Senior 65+ can get discounted month, 6-month, and 1-year passes!

08/23/2026

Hear "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems read aboard a stationary GVT bus parked at Mesa County Libraries this September! There will be four 10-minute sessions every 15 minutes at each location. Seating is first come, first served.

🚍Clifton Branch Library: 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, September 1
🐥Palisade Branch Library: 10-11 a.m. Friday, September 11
🚍Central Library: 10-11 a.m. Monday, September 21
🐥Fruita Branch Library: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, September 22
🚍Orchard Mesa Branch Library: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, September 24

08/14/2026

Attention riders of Route 4 in Palisade! Tomorrow, Saturday August 15th is the Just Peachy 5k and 10k and the Peach Parade. Route 4 will detour around the event and serve a courtesy stop at Kluge and 1st St. This detour will only last from 8:00am to approximately 10:30am GVT is a great option to attend the parade and it's free! Remember, anyone can ride the bus for free during the month of August.

08/12/2026

All full time CMU students are able to ride GVT buses for free! Students can sign up for your free GVT bus pass through the link in welcome emails or contact student life and then receive your pass on the Token Transit app. All you need is your CMU email to sign up! August is a great time ride the bus with parents during welcome week! Everyone rides for free in August! Ride downtown for dinner, for Market on Main, or to Palisade for a w**e tasting! 🚌📚🎓

08/09/2026

Fare free August is like a free trial of any service WITHOUT putting your card on file! If you haven't ridden a GVT bus, give it a shot and see if it's for you! 🚌🍿🎶

Have questions? Need assistance? Call Grand Valley Transit (GVT) at 970-256-7433. Staff are happy to help you find what you need. GVT is the public bus system for Mesa County that provides bus routes in Grand Junction, Palisade, and Fruita. Riders can buy bus fare on their phone using the Token Tran...

08/01/2026

Starting today, Saturday August 1st, ride GVT buses fare-free! All month long, all 12 bus routes and paratransit buses will be fare-free. This is a great opportunity to ride the bus for the first time with no cost or, if you're a seasoned bus rider, to save some money on your regular commute. ☀️🚌