SERVICES
BATA provides door-to-door transportation services to all citizens of the greater Brookings County area. Common areas served are: Brookings, Aurora, Volga, White, Bruce, Arlington, Sinai, and Estelline.
Our services are designed for EVERYONE. Youth, the general public, elderly, and passengers with disabilities request our service for a variety of transportation needs. Our passengers schedule rides to work, school, medical appointments, shopping trips, youth activities, and more. We also provide a shuttle service to and from Sioux Falls 3 times a day.
Our vehicles are ADA accessible and are equipped with lifts and wheelchair securements for anyone who wishes to use them. Our award-winning staff is extensively trained to assist passengers safely.
A round trip must occur on the same calendar day.There are no reduced prices for one-way trips.
Bus Leaves Brookings
- 7:30 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 2:30 PM
Bus Leaves Sioux Falls
- 9:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
To schedule a ride to Sioux Falls, call dispatch at (605) 692-2222.
Rides must be scheduled at least one business day in advance between 7:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
BATA does not travel to Sioux Falls on weekends.
If a passenger requires transportation to Sioux Falls outside of the shuttle times, the fare is $100 per one-way trip and $175 per round-trip. (as available)
Advance reservations must be scheduled Monday-Friday, between 7:00a.m - 6:00p.m.
Youth Transportation
No child will be transported unless a current Emergency Contact Form is on file with BATA. This applies to all children riding the bus.
Make sure your child has proper bus fare with them.
It is the parent's/guardian's responsibility to contact BATA regarding changes in your child's bus schedule. For safety reasons, we cannot take information regarding transportation changes from your child.
Please schedule your child's rides at least 1 business day ahead of time. Parents/guardians who call in for their child's ride the same day their child's ride is needed, will be charged a same day fare.
Buses will arrive at the schools at dismissal time and depart seven minutes later.
BATA drivers ask that a wave at the door from an adult indicating someone is present is needed and appreciated during drop offs for your child's safety.
Please contact BATA if your child has not reached their destination within 40 minutes of pickup time.
Outside Brookings County Transportation
BATA serves the Brookings County area. Travel outside of Brookings County can be arranged by calling dispatch at (605) 692-2222. All out-of-county rides must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
Passengers traveling out of Brookings County are encouraged to call dispatch to confirm their trip at (605) 692-2222.
Medicaid
BATA is a medicaid provider. Each person's Medicaid coverage varies. Before a passenger can schedule a ride using Medicaid, the dispatcher will need to verify that travel expenses will be covered by Medicaid.