Kalkaska Area Transit

08/04/2026

📚✏️ Back to School is Almost Here! 🚌

The countdown to a new school year has begun, and school bus registration is officially underway!

If your student rode with us last year, your registration is now open. Please be sure to submit your registration form by August 12 to help us prepare routes for the upcoming school year.

Important Dates:
🚌 Current Riders: Registration is open now. Forms are due August 12.
🚌 New Riders: Registration opens August 14.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to the Kalkaska Area Transit team.

07/03/2026

Kalkaska Area Transit (KAT) will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!🎆

04/23/2026

⚠️FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE⚠️

The Kalkaska Area Transit, in partnership with the National Trout Festival, will provide free shuttle service on a 15 minute loop, in an ongoing effort to decrease traffic and parking issues at the Fairgrounds.

2 to 6 pm on Friday and 12 to 6 pm on Saturday!

Click the link to use our NTF shuttle map!

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.7367768,-85.1916052,1544m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1XtKZyJVl1vFa4VreH1Dii2oGdSYmWsA?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

04/16/2026

Fog can roll in fast and cut visibility in seconds.
Take your time. Getting there safe is what matters most.

04/15/2026

Due to ongoing flooding and multiple road closures across the county as of 4/15/26, we are currently unable to provide pick-ups on affected roads for the remainder of today.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to prioritize safety.

04/14/2026

Due to multiple road closures across the county from flooding, we are currently unable to provide pick-ups on affected roads. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we prioritize safety.

04/13/2026

Skip the pump, skip the stress! Ride smarter with Kalkaska Area Transit 🚍

With gas prices rising, KAT keeps you moving for less while you save more. Hop on and ride easy today!

04/13/2026

04/07/2026

✔️ Door-to-door rides
✔️ Flexible scheduling - call and book
✔️ County-wide service + trips to Traverse City
✔️ Medical rides available
✔️ Senior rides are free within the county

04/03/2026

We’ll handle the outside. You enjoy the ride inside.