GOVCbus vs ECTA Connect Dial

The GOVCbus app provides real-time arrival ​information for all bus services in Ventura County. Use the app to find out where Ventura County transit will take you, and when your next bus will arrive. Mark favorite stops, set reminders, get alerts, and plan your trip. This service is provided by the Ventura County Transportation Commission on behalf of the transit operators of Ventura County including Gold Coast Transit, VCTC, Thousand Oaks Transit, the Valley Express, Simi Valley Transit, Moorpark City Transit, Ojai Trolley, Kanan Shuttle, and Camarillo Area Transit. App Features: • Estimated Arrival Information • Trip Planner • VC Transit Operator Information in One Place • Service Alerts and Notifications • Closest Bus Stop Finder • View Bus Capacity • Track Your Bus in Real-Time • Provide Comments and Feedback

ECTA CONNECT InterCity Dial-A-Ride (ECTA DAR) service offers a convenient, affordable, and personalized origin-to-destination shared ride service across eastern Ventura County designed for seniors aged 65 and older, as well as individuals with an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) card. Provided by the cities of Moorpark, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura County, this service covers unincorporated areas serviced by Thousand Oaks, plus Oak Park, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Somis, Santa Rosa Valley, Agoura Hills, and the CSUCI campus. ECTA CONNECT also links to other transit providers, including Gold Coast Transit’s GO ACCESS and LA Access Service, simplifying regional travel for seniors and ADA passengers. Operating hours are weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fare is $6.00 each way. You can pay your fare directly to the driver on board—just remember to bring the exact amount, as drivers cannot provide change. Additionally, one-way prepaid DAR tickets can be conveniently purchased at the Thousand Oaks Transportation Center, Thousand Oaks City Hall Finance Customer Service, or the Goebel Adult Community Center. Our fleet of ADA-compliant vehicles is fully equipped to accommodate mobility devices, ensuring every passenger can travel comfortably. Our friendly drivers are trained to assist with boarding and exiting the vehicle, as well as securing your mobility device for a safe journey. If you have any questions about the service, our ride coordinators will be happy to answer them at (805) 375-5467. Our fleet of ADA-compliant vehicles is fully equipped to accommodate mobility devices, ensuring every passenger can travel comfortably. Our friendly drivers are trained to assist with boarding and exiting the vehicle, as well as securing your mobility device for a safe journey.