Bayfield County Transportation Services
CORE's volunteer driver program is indefinitely suspended due to COVID. However, our volunteers are able to run errands for you and/or deliver food boxes from the Bayfield Food Pantry. Additionally, there are still a range of transportation options in Bayfield County, and we are here to help you connect to them.
Not sure which transportation option would work best for you?
BART's Mobility Manager is here to help you navigate your options and find the most cost effective and reliable transportation to get you where you need to go. Click here to connect with the mobility manager.
Do you qualify for financial assistance for your transportation needs?
Transportation for Medicaid Recipients
As the state of Wisconsin’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager, MTM, Inc. arranges transportation for eligible Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members throughout the state to their covered preventative and life-sustaining medical appointments. Call in advance for a reservation. Non-Emergent Transportation-Phone: 866-907-1493
North Country Independent Living
Providing transportation vouchers for people with disabilities who live in the North Country’s eight-county region, in areas not served by public transportation and do not have adequate access to transportation and have income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level ($25,519 for an individual in 2020). Contact Transportation Coordinator Sunshine Lemieux at 800-924-1220 V/TTY, Extension 124 or at sunshine@northcountryil.org.
As the state of Wisconsin’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager, MTM, Inc. arranges transportation for eligible Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus members throughout the state to their covered preventative and life-sustaining medical appointments. Call in advance for a reservation. Non-Emergent Transportation-Phone: 866-907-1493
North Country Independent Living
Providing transportation vouchers for people with disabilities who live in the North Country’s eight-county region, in areas not served by public transportation and do not have adequate access to transportation and have income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level ($25,519 for an individual in 2020). Contact Transportation Coordinator Sunshine Lemieux at 800-924-1220 V/TTY, Extension 124 or at sunshine@northcountryil.org.
Public Transportation Options
Bay Area Rural Transit
BART's buses run from the Bad River Reservation through Ashland, Washburn, Bayfield, to the Red Cliff Reservation and back. They also provide transfers to the Ashland City Bus, Washburn's Blue Goose, Red Cliff Transit, and Bad River’s transit system, and other to and from other cities throughout Ashland County.
Red Cliff Transit
Providing door-to-door transportation within the Red Cliff and Bayfield area, including to and from the BART bus stop. Their vehicles are handicap accessible, and rides always cost just $1.
Washburn's Blue Goose
Providing door-to-door transportation within the Washburn area. Their vehicles are handicap accessible, and rides cost $0.75 if you are elderly or disabled.
Namekagon Transit
A small bus operated by Namekagon Transit provides weekly service on Tuesdays from the Barnes, Drummond, and Cable communities to Hayward. Reservations are not required but are helpful; there is a nominal fee charged for this service.
Iron River to Ashland Route (currently suspended due to COVID)
A mini-van provides group trips each Friday from the Iron River area to Ashland. Reservations are required and there is a nominal fee charged for this service.
BART's buses run from the Bad River Reservation through Ashland, Washburn, Bayfield, to the Red Cliff Reservation and back. They also provide transfers to the Ashland City Bus, Washburn's Blue Goose, Red Cliff Transit, and Bad River’s transit system, and other to and from other cities throughout Ashland County.
Red Cliff Transit
Providing door-to-door transportation within the Red Cliff and Bayfield area, including to and from the BART bus stop. Their vehicles are handicap accessible, and rides always cost just $1.
Washburn's Blue Goose
Providing door-to-door transportation within the Washburn area. Their vehicles are handicap accessible, and rides cost $0.75 if you are elderly or disabled.
Namekagon Transit
A small bus operated by Namekagon Transit provides weekly service on Tuesdays from the Barnes, Drummond, and Cable communities to Hayward. Reservations are not required but are helpful; there is a nominal fee charged for this service.
Iron River to Ashland Route (currently suspended due to COVID)
A mini-van provides group trips each Friday from the Iron River area to Ashland. Reservations are required and there is a nominal fee charged for this service.
Private Transportation Options
Pathways Transport
Door-to-door service in Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, and Sawyer Counties in Wisconsin. Pickup points-of-origin in Minnesota are St. Louis or Carlton Counties. Drop-off points are anywhere in the nation. Call for rates (715-682-9664). Call 24 hours in advance of desired reservation.
Bay Mobility
Door-to-door service in Bayfield, Ashland, Iron and Douglas Counties. Call for rates (715-718-6688).
Ashland Drives Taxi
Transporting people wherever they need to go; rates will reflect the mileage. Rate per mile for outside of Ashland is $2.00 per mile. Recommendation is to call and obtain a quote. Senior, military, and veteran discounts available.
Door-to-door service in Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, and Sawyer Counties in Wisconsin. Pickup points-of-origin in Minnesota are St. Louis or Carlton Counties. Drop-off points are anywhere in the nation. Call for rates (715-682-9664). Call 24 hours in advance of desired reservation.
Bay Mobility
Door-to-door service in Bayfield, Ashland, Iron and Douglas Counties. Call for rates (715-718-6688).
Ashland Drives Taxi
Transporting people wherever they need to go; rates will reflect the mileage. Rate per mile for outside of Ashland is $2.00 per mile. Recommendation is to call and obtain a quote. Senior, military, and veteran discounts available.