Transportation
Wilkes Senior Resources
(336) 651-7811
Free door-to-door transportation in Wilkes County for seniors age 60 and up only. Rides for grocery shopping, errands, medical appointments, group meetings, etc. Call early to schedule. Transportation out-of-county is available for a fee.
Wilkes Transportation Authority
(336) 838-1272
WTA offers fixed route public transit and on-demand point-to-point transportation anywhere in North Carolina. Most units are equipped to board upright wheelchairs.
Wilkes Express Shuttle
On Demand Services
Wilkes County Department of Social Services
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7400
DSS purchases transportation for income-eligible clients through WTA and Wilkes Senior Citizens. Elderly, disabled and low-income persons may be transported to human services agencies and medical providers. Medicaid transportation program funds transportation for Medicaid patients.
(336) 651-7811
Free door-to-door transportation in Wilkes County for seniors age 60 and up only. Rides for grocery shopping, errands, medical appointments, group meetings, etc. Call early to schedule. Transportation out-of-county is available for a fee.
Wilkes Transportation Authority
(336) 838-1272
WTA offers fixed route public transit and on-demand point-to-point transportation anywhere in North Carolina. Most units are equipped to board upright wheelchairs.
Wilkes Express Shuttle
- Fare: $1 upon boarding; discounted tokens (15 rides for $10) are available from the driver
- Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Schedule
- Route: Fixed route through Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro with 18 designated stops and seven "must call" stops. Call 838-1272 to request service at a "must call" stop. West Park, Wilkes Health Department and Wilkes DSS are "must call" stops. Stops
- Does not serve Wilkes Regional Medical Center
On Demand Services
- WTA will provide point-to-point transportation in-county with one day notice, out-of-county with two day notice. Call 838-1272.
Wilkes County Department of Social Services
304 College St., Wilkesboro, NC map
(336) 651-7400
DSS purchases transportation for income-eligible clients through WTA and Wilkes Senior Citizens. Elderly, disabled and low-income persons may be transported to human services agencies and medical providers. Medicaid transportation program funds transportation for Medicaid patients.
