Transportation Rates

Transportation Services

The RTA provides transportation to a variety of destinations in Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson counties. All services are open to the general public, and all RTA vehicles are equipped with a lift and wheelchair accessible. Most RTA services are door to door unless specified. All fares are contingent upon fitting into a current service.

Reservations for service are requested 24 hours in advance. Same day service is subject to availability. Dispatch hours are 5am-5pm. If you are a Medicaid recipient, are a member of NEIAAA (60 years and older) or veteran, please provide that information when you make your reservation. RTA is a contracted provider for the State of Iowa MCO’s and in partnership with NEIAAA (Scenic Valley). RTA services are available to people of all race, color, sex and income levels. If you would like more information on RTA fee assistance, call 1.800.839.5005 / 563.588.4592.

*Beginning May 1, 2020, Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson County residents who do not qualify for other funding, will pay the following reduced rates subsidized by the County. Reduced rates will be in place until the County funding has been exhausted. The regular rates will go back into effect at that time.

  • Delaware:
    • $1 one-way inside Manchester city limits
    • $2 one-way outside of Manchester city limits within Delaware County
  • Dubuque:
    • $3 one-way inside Dubuque city limits
    • $2 one-way outside of Dubuque city limits within Dubuque County
  •  Jackson:
    • $1 one-way inside Maquoketa city limits
    • $2 one-way outside of Maquoketa city limits within Jackson County

IMPORTANT: All requests for transportation utilizing the County subsidization must be requested through RTA’s online Trip Maker, located under SCHEDULE A RIDE tab.

In addition to regularly scheduled services, the RTA provides round trip transportation on a reservation basis to other cities such as Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and even interstate travel to Madison, WI, and other locations. Contact dispatch for availability and rates 1.800.839.5005 / 563.588.4592.

Special Service - Delaware County Connections


Transportation services have been expanded in the city of Manchester and the rural areas of Delaware County, with the help of volunteer drivers.

Hours: 7:00 am-7:00 pm M-F and weekends, pending driver availability To schedule your ride, contact dispatch at 1.800.839.5005 / 563.588.4592
Rate: $3.00 One way in-town Manchester / $6.75 One way out-of-town anywhere in Delaware County

Services to Iowa City


Transportation is provided from Dubuque, Delaware, & Jackson Counties to Iowa City. Contact dispatch for availability and cost (minimum ridership required).
Hours: Varying - depending upon passenger appointment times Rate: Contact dispatch 1.800.839.5005 / 563.588.4592

In-Town Dubuque


Transportation is provided in the City of Dubuque Monday through Friday.

Hours: 7:00am-9:00am and 10:00am-5:30pm (locations and times vary throughout the Dubuque County area, contact dispatch for more detailed information and availability 1.800.839.5005 / 563.588.4592)

Rate: $6.75 One way (children 14 and under $3.25 one way)

Epworth/Farley to Dubuque

Transportation is available to/from Epworth and Farley to Dubuque Monday through Friday on a limited basis. Contact dispatch for availability.

Hours: Departs Epworth around 8:15 am and arrives at the JFK Transfer Station around 9:00 am. Return transportation is provided at 2:30 pm at the JFK Transfer Station Rate: $6.75 One way

Dyersville to Dubuque

Transportation is available from Dyersville to Dubuque Monday through Friday. Hours: Departs at 7:40 am and returns at 2:30 pm from the JFK Transfer Station Rate: $6.75 One way

Dyersville to Manchester

Transportation is available from Dyersville to Manchester Monday through Thursday Hours: Departs at 7:50 am and returns at 3 pm from Manchester.
Rate: $6.75 One way

Maquoketa in Town

Transportation is available in the city of Maquoketa Monday through Friday. Hours: 8:00 am-3:30 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am-3:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

Rate: $3.00 One way

Miles and Preston to Maquoketa

Transportation is available between Maquoketa and Miles and Preston Monday through Friday.

Hours: Departs at 6:30am and returns at 2pm Rate: $6.75 One way

Bellevue to Maquoketa

Transportation is available between Maquoketa and Bellevue Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Hours: Departs at 6:30am and returns at 2pm Rate: $6.75 One way

Baldwin to Maquoketa

Transportation is available between Maquoketa and Baldwin Monday through Thursday.

Hours: Departs at 6:30 am and returns at 2 pm Rate: $6.75 One way

Delhi to Manchester

Transportation is available from Delhi to Manchester Monday through Friday Hours: Departs at 7:45 am and returns at 3 pm. If these hours don’t fit within your transportation needs, refer to Special Service - Rides to Wellness / Delaware County Connections for additional availability.

Rate: $6.75 One way

Ryan to Manchester

Transportation is available from Ryan to Manchester on a limited basis.

Hours: Departs at 7:45am and returns at 3pm. If these hours don’t fit within your transportation needs, refer to Special Service - Rides to Wellness / Delaware County Connections for additional availability.

Rate: $6.75 One way

Earlville to Manchester

Transportation is available from Earlville to Manchester on a limited basis, contact dispatch for more information at 1.800.839.5005

Hours: various times throughout the week. If these hours don’t fit within your transportation needs, refer to Special Service - Rides to Wellness / Delaware County Connections for additional availability.

Rate: $6.75 One way

Manchester in-town

Transportation is available in the city of Manchester every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Hours: 7:00 am-5:00 pm. If these hours don’t fit within your transportation needs, refer to Special Service - Rides to Wellness / Delaware County Connections for additional availability. Rate: $3.00 One way.