Transportation in Florence

2024 Rhody Express Ridership survey now available!!

Have you ridden the Rhody Express in the last year?  Then we would love your input!

The Rhody Express, LTD, and the City of Florence Transportation Committee are launching a ridership survey to gather information on current ridership experiences and seeking input on how to improve riders' experience.  Surveys can be turned in to the Rhody Express Driver, emailed to planningdepartment@ci.florence.or.us, and at City Hall located at 250 Hwy 101.

Saturday 4/27:

Ride the Rhody Express for free on Saturday, April 27^th! On this Saturday only, the Rhody Express will run from 10AM to 2PM. This one-time special Saturday service is sponsored by the City of Florence and the Florence Transportation Committee to celebrate the launch of the Rhody Express ridership survey. We would love your feedback; surveys will be available onboard the Rhody Express April 27^th through May 10th.” 

Monday 4/29:

Ride the Rhody Express for free on Monday April 29^th! The Rhody Express will run its normal Monday schedule from 10AM to 6PM, and ridership is free the entire day. This event is sponsored by the City of Florence and the Florence Transportation Committee to celebrate the launch of the Rhody Express ridership survey. We would love your feedback; surveys will be available onboard the Rhody Express April 27^th through May 10th.” 

Within the Florence Area

Florence Public Transit - Rhody Express - 541-902-2067 - Operated by River Cities Taxi
Bus runs on a 60 minute route Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bus is outfitted with a wheechair lift and bike racks.

Fare: $1.00 per one-way trip or $2.00 per day. Exact cash fare required.

Bus schedules can be viewed at the link at the bottom of this page and are available at Siuslaw Public Library, City Hall, & River Cities Taxi.

More information about the new route is available at  http://www.ci.florence.or.us/boardsandcommissions/new-rhody-express-route.

In and Out of Florence Area

River Cities Taxi - 541-997-8520

Operates 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. daily and Friday and Saturday 24 hours. Wheelchair vans and regular taxi. Arrangements can be made for travel out of the area.

Florence-Yachats Connector – 541-997-8520

The bus runs Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:25 p.m., except holidays. Tickets are only $2.50 one-way/$5.00 for all-day service.  The bus will make four round-trips each day, departing from the Florence Grocery Outlet stop, making one stop at Carl G. Washburne State Park, then arriving in Yachats at the Log Church (3rd & Pontiac). See the LinkLane web page for more information at https://link-lane.org/florence-yachats-connector/.

Florence-Eugene Connector -

The Florence to Eugene Connector bus runs seven days per week, with two routes per day. It will not run on the following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Tickets are $5/ one-way; fares between Florence and Mapleton are $1. Tickets can be purchased through the bus driver. Please visit the LinkLane website for the most up-to-date information about the route schedule at https://link-lane.org/eugene-florence-connector/.

Medical Transportation In and Out of the Florence Area

Friends of Florence Van
Transports cancer patients to Eugene, Monday through Friday. Contact Gretchen at the Eugene Cancer Center, 541-683-5001.

Medicaid Medical Rides & RideSource

RideSource is a curb-to-curb service for people who are unable to use the regular, fixed-route bus service because of a disabling condition. An application process to determine eligibility is required. Request a 24 hour notice or by 9:00 am of the day of your appointment to get preauthorization. Although, it is wise to call or fax as soon as the appointment is made because same day preauthorization is not guaranteed.

For Medicaid Transportation, which is a benefit for those that are on Medicaid, please also contact RideSource.

Contact RideSource at 541-682-5566, 7-1-1 (TTY), or 877-800-9899 (toll free)

Veteran's Transportation

For medical appointments in Roseburg or Portland - Contact Jerry Blackburn, 541-997-4094

Oregon Health Plan

Medical rides for Branch 5503, 3201, and 3211

Contact RideSource at 541-682-5566, 7-1-1 (TTY), or 877-800-9899 (toll free)

Senior Connections Medical Escort Program

The Medical Escort program is a volunteer program for people age 60 or older.  Rides are provided by volunteers and the program is donation-based.  The program is able to provide transportation to medical appointments in the Florence, Eugene/Springfield and Coos Bay/North Bend areas.

For local rides to qualified persons. Contact Kristine Sirmans at 541-902-9430 x7830.