ON‑DEMAND SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE

Beginning June 1, PATS is pleased to announce the rollout of On‑Demand service through the new RIDE PATS app, offering greater flexibility and convenience.
On-Demand

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Purchasing Your Bus Fares/Passes

Bus Fares and Passes are available for purchase from:
PARACHUTE TOWN HALL
222 GRAND VALLEY WAY
PARACHUTE, CO 81635
You can also Order Passes over the phone by calling 970-414-5410
  • Monthly Pass (Battlement Mesa, Parachute, and Rifle) Unlimited Rides in specified location purchased
  • Single Fare (In Town Only, Battlement Mesa/Parachute, Rifle & In Town) Single Ride One Way Ticket
  • 10 Punch Pass (Good For 1 Way Trip Anywhere) Battlement Mesa/Parachute – Rifle
Single Bus Fares are available directly from our Bus Drivers.*
*MUST HAVE EXACT PAYMENT (DRIVERS DO NOT CARRY CHANGE)
** MINIMUM AGE TO RIDE, WITHOUT SUPERVISION, IS 13.

Fixed Routes

  • Anywhere within Parachute / BM: $1.00
  • Anywhere within Rifle: $1.00
  • Rifle to Parachute: $4.00
  • Parachute to Rifle: $4.00
Stop LocationParachute/BMRifle
Parachute/BM$1.00$4.00
Rifle$4.00$1.00

Promotional Period

  • One Way On Demand Ride: $1.00

Fixed Route Rides ONLY

  • Regular Unlimited: $50.00
  • Senior / Veteran Unlimited: $40.00
  • 10 Punch Pass: $30.00
  • Kids Age 6 & Under: FREE

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MAPS

PATS ROUTE & EXPRESS ROUTE

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Routes

Making centrally located residential stops in Battlement Mesa and Parachute to connect residents to Rifle for RFTA, work, appointments, and shopping experiences.

Schedules

Bus schedules can be found at all bus stops and at the Parachute Town Hall. Schedules are convenient for both commuters and students alike.

Daily

Single Fares, Monthly Passes, and 10-Punch Passes are available. We welcome Veterans and Seniors with a discount on all fare prices.

Community

PATS is designed to be convenient for Battlement Mesa and Parachute residents to access what they need, when they need it. Let the Town of Parachute provide this service to its hardworking residents.

Bus Routes

Daily Service, Monday - Friday
EASTBOUND

Battlement Mesa/Parachute/Rifle *Routes Monday-Friday

Rainbow TrailSaddleback PlazaMaverikClark's MarketGrand River ClinicGrand Valley Rec.Cottonwood ApartmentsColumbine Ct.Parachute Rest AreaMetro ParkRifle Park & RideWapiti Ave. (Fast Food)GRHD HospitalWal-Mart
5:30am5:33am5:36amXXX5:45amX5:51amX6:10amXXX
6:39am6:42am6:45amXXX6:54am6:57am7:01am7:23am7:30am7:36am7:39am7:42am
8:32am8:35am8:30am8:33am8:35am8:37am8:47am8:50am8:54am9:20am9:13am9:30am9:33am9:36am
XXXxXX11:07amXXX11:29amXXX
6:38pm6:41pm6:44pmXXXXXX7:27pm7:20pm7:37pm7:40pm7:43pm
7:19pm7:22pm7:25pmXXX7:34pm7:37pm7:40pm8:02pm8:09pm8:15pm8:18pm8:20pm
8:31pmXXXXXX8:57pm8:50pm9:07pm9:10pm9:13pm
8:25pm8:28pm
WESTBOUND

Rifle/Parachute/Battlement Mesa *Routes Monday-Friday

Wal-MartRifle Park & RideMetro ParkParachute Rest AreaColumbine Ct.Cottonwood ApartmentsGrand Valley Rec.Grand River ClinicClark's MarketDollar GeneralRainbow Trail.Saddleback PlazaMaverik
7:42amXX8:03am8:07am8:10amXXX8:19am8:24am8:27am8:30am
9:36amXX9:57amXXXXXXXXX
XXX11:00am11:04am11:07amXXXXXXX
X6:00pm (B2)X6:17pm (B2)6:21pm (B2)6:24pm (B2)XXX6:33pm (B2)6:38pm (B2)6:41pm (B2)6:44pm
7:43pmXX8:04pm8:08pm8:11pmXXX8:20pm8:25pm8:28pm8:31pm
9:13pmXX9:34pm9:38pm9:41pmXXX9:50pm9:55pm9:58pm10:01pm
PARACHUTE/BATTLEMENT MESA
Rainbow TrailSaddleback PlazaMaverikClark's MarketGrand River ClinicGrand Valley Rec.Cottonwood ApartmentsColumbine Ct.Parachute Rest AreaDollar General
5:30 AM5:33 AM5:36 AM8:33 AM8:35 AM8:37 AM5:45 AM6:57 AM5:51 AM8:19 AM
6:39 AM6:42 AM6:45 AM6:54 AM8:07 AM7:01 AM6:33 PM
8:24 AM8:27 AM8:30 AM8:10 AM8:50 AM8:03 AM8:20 PM
6:38 PM6:41 PM6:44 PM8:47 AM11:04 AM8:54 AM9:50 PM
8:25 PM8:28 PM8:31 PM11:07 AM6:21 PM9:57 AM
9:55 PM9:58 PM10:01 PM6:24 PM8:08 PM11:00 AM
8:11 PM9:38 PM6:17 PM
9:41 PM8:04 PM
9:34 PM
Rifle
Wal-MartMetro ParkRifle Park & RideWapiti Ave. (Fast Food)GRHD Hospital
7:42 AM7:23 AM6:10 AM7:36 AM7:39 AM
9:36 AM9:20 AM7:30 AM9:30 AM9:33 AM
7:43 PM7:27 PM9:13 AM7:37 PM7:40 PM
9:13 PM8:57 PM11:29 AM9:07 PM9:10 PM
6:00 PM
7:20 PM
8:50 PM
Morning Route
Bus DepartureTimeBus DepartureTime
Rainbow Trail/Bonanza5:30 AMRainbow Trail/Bonanza8:24 AM
Saddleback Village5:33 AMSaddleback Village8:27 AM
Maverik5:36 AMMaverik8:30 AM
Cottonwood View Apartments5:45 AMClark's Market8:33 AM
Parachute Rest Area5:51 AMGrand River Clinic Battlement Mesa8:35 AM
Rifle Park & Ride6:10 AMGrand Valley Recreation Center8:37 AM
Rainbow Trail/Bonanza6:39 AMCottonwood View Apartments8:47 AM
Saddleback Village6:42 AMColumbine Ct.8:50 AM
Maverik6:45 AMParachute Rest Area8:54 AM
Cottonwood View Apartments6:54 AMRifle Park & Ride9:13 AM
Columbine Ct.6:57 AMMetro Park 16th & Railroad9:20 AM
Parachute Rest Area7:01 AMWapiti Ave (Fast-Food District)9:30 AM
Metro Park 16th & Railroad7:23 AMGRHD - Rifle - Emergency Side9:33 AM
Rifle Park & Ride7:30 AMWalmart9:36 AM
Wapiti Ave (Fast-Food District)7:36 AMParachute Rest Area9:57 AM
GRHD - Rifle - Emergency Side7:39 AMParachute Rest Area11:00 AM
Walmart7:42 AMColumbine Ct.11:04 AM
Parachute Rest Area8:03 AMCottonwood View Apartments11:07 AM
Columbine Ct.8:07 AMRifle Park & Ride11:29 AM
Cottonwood View Apartments8:10 AM
Dollar General8:19 AM
Evening Route
Bus DepartureTimeBus DepartureTime
Rifle Park & Ride6:00 PMDollar General8:20 PM
Parachute Rest Area6:17 PMRainbow Trail/Bonanza8:25 PM
Columbine Ct.6:21 PMSaddleback Village8:28 PM
Cottonwood View Apartments6:24 PMMaverik8:31 PM
Dollar General6:33 PMRifle Park & Ride8:50 PM
Rainbow Trail/Bonanza6:38 PMMetro Park 16th & Railroad8:57 PM
Saddleback Village6:41 PMWapiti Ave (Fast-Food District)9:07 PM
Maverik6:44 PMGRHD - Rifle - Emergency Side9:10 PM
Rifle Park & Ride7:20 PMWalmart9:13 PM
Metro Park 16th & Railroad7:27 PMParachute Rest Area9:34 PM
Wapiti Ave (Fast-Food District)7:37 PMColumbine Ct.9:38 PM
GRHD - Rifle - Emergency Side7:40 PMCottonwood View Apartments9:41 PM
Walmart7:43 PMDollar General9:50 PM
Parachute Rest Area8:04 PMRainbow Trail/Bonanza9:55 PM
Columbine Ct.8:08 PMSaddleback Village9:58 PM
Cottonwood View Apartments8:11 PMMaverik10:01 PM
HOLIDAYS (NO SERVICE)

PATS offers transit service year-round, Monday – Friday, with the following exceptions on official holidays:

  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
  • Independence Day (July 4th)
  • Labor Day (first Monday of September)
  • Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November)
  • Christmas Day

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