Extended Bus Routes
Our KCTS extended bus routes help riders travel easily throughout the entire region – the Sky Line (Kimball-Scottsbluff) and Sun Line (Kimball-Sidney).
Watch for our third route – the Star Line (Kimball-Cheyenne) to begin in early 2024.
Routes operate from 4:30 am – 8:30 pm | Reservations can be made between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kimball
We offer regularly scheduled rides between Kimball and Scottsbluff on the Sky Line or between Kimball and Sidney on the Sun Line.
Riders headed to or from regional airports (BFF or DIA) can use the Red Line Airport Shuttle with service at the KCTS office stop. Coming early 2024, we will offer rides west to Cheyenne, Wyoming on the Star Line.
Scottsbluff
The Sky Line travels regularly between Kimball and Scottsbluff with stops at major points.
Riders headed to or from regional airports (BFF or DIA) can use the Red Line Airport Shuttle.
Sidney
The Sun Line travels regularly between Kimball and Sidney with stops at major points and our Park and Ride lot.
Riders headed to or from regional airports (BFF or DIA) can use the Sun Line to catch the Red Line Airport Shuttle at the KCTS Office in Kimball.
Sky Line
Runs between Kimball and Scottsbluff from 6:00 AM-8:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
| Route Map / Town | Stop Name | Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sun Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 6:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:30 PM |
| C / Harrisburg | Double L Cafe 2213 HWY 71 | By Request |
| A / Scottsbluff | Western NE Regional Airport (BFF) 250023 Airport Rd, Ste 10 | 7:20 AM 9:20 AM 11:20 PM 2:20 PM |
| A / Scottsbluff | Western NE Community College (WNCC) 1601 E. 27th St. | 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 2:30 PM |
| A / Scottsbluff | Regional West Medical Center 4021 Avenue B | 7:40 AM 9:40 AM 11:40 AM 2:40 PM |
| A / Scottsbluff | Davita 4201 Ave. B | By Request |
| A / Scottsbluff | Walmart 3322 Avenue I | 7:55 AM 9:55 AM 11:55 PM 2:55 PM |
| B / Gering | Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska, (CAPWN) 3350 10th Ave. | 8:05 AM 10:05 AM 12:05 PM 3:05 PM |
| A / Scottsbluff | Scottsbluff Courthouse 1725 10th Ave. | 8:10 AM 10:10 AM 12:10 PM 3:10 PM |
| C / Harrisburg | Double L Cafe, 2213 HWY 71 | By Request |
| E / Kimball | Kimball Health Services, 301 S. Howard | 8:55 AM, 10:55 AM, 12:55 PM, 3:55 PM |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sun Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM |
Fares
$10/day or $50 a month for unlimited rides.
Sky Line Route Map
Sky Line Express
Limited Stops in the Early Morning & Evenings are geared for shift workers and business travelers. Express runs 7 days a week.
Morning
| Route Map | Stop Name | Morning Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| A / Scottsbluff | Western NE Regional Airport (BFF) 250023 Airport Terminal | 4:30 AM 6:15 AM |
| C / Harrisburg | Double L Cafe 2213 NE Hwy 71 | By Request |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sun Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 5:30 AM 7:15 AM |
| E / Kimball | Clean Harbors Arrival DROP OFF ONLY 2247 NE Hwy 71 | 5:45 AM |
| E / Kimball | Clean Harbors 2247 NE Hwy 71 | 6:20 AM |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sun Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 6:30 AM |
| C / Harrisburg | Double L Cafe 2213 NE Hwy 71 | By Request |
| A / Scottsbluff | Western NE Regional Airport (BFF) 250023 Airport Terminal | 7:15 AM |
Evening
| Route Map | Stop Name | Afternoon Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| A / Scottsbluff | Western NE Regional Airport (BFF) 250023 Airport Terminal | 4:30 PM |
| C / Harrisburg | Double L Cafe 2213 NE Hwy 71 | By Request |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sun Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 5:30 PM |
| E / Kimball | Clean Harbors Arrival DROP OFF ONLY 2247 NE Hwy 71 | 5:45 PM |
| E / Kimball | Clean Harbors 2247 NE Hwy 71 | 4:20 PM 6:20 PM |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sun Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 4:30 PM 6:30 PM |
| C / Harrisburg | Double L Cafe 2213 NE Hwy 71 | By Request |
| A / Scottsbluff | Western NE Regional Airport (BFF) 250023 Airport Terminal | 5:30 PM 7:15 PM |
Sun Line
Runs between Kimball and Chappell from 6:00 AM-8:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
Eastbound
| Route Map / Town | Stop Name | Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center, 205 E. 3rd St. *Sky Line & Red Line Transfer Point | 6:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 1:30 PM |
| * / Dix | Community Center 300 Crownover St. | By Request |
| F / Potter | Visitor Center 327 Chestnut St. | By Request |
| G / Sidney | Park & Ride 917 14th Ave. | 7:15 AM 10:15 AM 12:15 PM 2:15 PM |
| G / Sidney | Sidney Regional Medical Center 1000 Pole Creek Crossing | 7:25 AM 10:25 AM 12:25 PM 2:25 PM |
| G / Sidney | Walmart 3001 Silverberg Dr. | 7:35 AM 10:35 AM 12:35 PM 2:35 PM |
| L / Lodgepole | Community Hall 732 Bates Blvd. | By Request |
| H / Chappell | KCTS Office 261 Matlock Ave. | 8:40 AM 11:40 AM 1:40 PM 3:40 PM |
Sun Line Route Map
Westbound
| Route Map / Town | Stop Name | Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| H / Chappell | KCTS Office 261 Matlock Ave. | 8:40 AM 11:40 AM 1:40 PM 3:40 PM |
| L / Lodgepole | Community Hall 732 Bates Blvd. | By Request |
| G / Sidney | Walmart 3001 Silverberg Dr. | 9:15 AM 12:15 PM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM |
| G / Sidney | Sidney Regional Medical Center 1000 Pole Creek Crossing | 9:25 AM 12:25 PM 2:25 PM 4:25 PM |
| G / Sidney | Park & Ride 917 14th Ave. | 9:40 AM 12:40 PM 2:40 PM 4:40 PM |
| F / Potter | Visitor Center 327 Chestnut St. | By Request |
| * / Dix | Community Center 300 Crownover St. | By Request |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center 205 E. 3rd St. Transfer to Sky Line or Red Line | 10:25 AM 1:25 PM 3:25 PM 5:25 PM |
Sun Line Express
Limited Stops in the Early Morning & Late Afternoon geared for commuters. Express runs 7 days a week.
Morning
| Route Map / Town | Stop Name | Morning Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| G / Sidney | Park & Ride 917 14th Ave. | 4:40 AM 6:25 AM |
| F / Potter | Visitor Center 327 Chestnut St. | By Request |
| * Dix | Community Center 300 Crownover St. | By Request |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center 205 E. 3rd St. Transfer to Sky Line or Red Line | 5:30 AM 7:15 AM |
| E / Kimball | Kimball Health Services 301 S Howard *Drop Off Only | 5:45 AM |
| E / Kimball | Kimball Health Services 301 S Howard | 6:10 AM |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center 205 E. 3rd St. Transfer to Sky Line or Red Line | 6:30 AM |
| *Dix | Community Center 300 Crownover St. | By Request |
| F / Potter | Visitor Center 327 Chestnut St. | By Request |
| G / Sidney | Park & Ride 917 14th Ave. | 7:15 AM |
Fares
$10/day or $50 a month for unlimited rides.
Evening
| Route Map / Town | Stop Name | Departure Times |
|---|---|---|
| G / Sidney | Park & Ride 917 14th Ave. | 4:40 PM |
| *Dix | Community Center 300 Crownover St. | By Request |
| F / Potter | Visitor Center 327 Chestnut St. | By Request |
| E / Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center 205 E. 3rd St. Transfer to Sky Line or Red Line | 5:25 PM |
| E / Kimball | Kimball Health Services – DROP OFF ONLY 301 S Howard | 5:45 PM ARRIVAL ONLY |
| E / Kimball | Kimball Health Services 301 S Howard | 4:20 PM 6:20 PM |
| E /Kimball | KCTS Transfer Center 205 E. 3rd St. Transfer to Sky Line or Red Line | 4:30 PM 6:30 PM |
| * Dix | Community Center 300 Crownover St. | By Request |
| F / Potter | Visitor Center 327 Chestnut St. | By Request |
| G / Sidney | Park & Ride 917 14th Ave. | 5:30 PM 7:15 PM |
Star Line – Coming in 2024
Regular service between Kimball and Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Star Line Route Map
KCTS Office / 233 S. Chestnut St.
KCTS Transfer Center / 205 E. 3rd St.
Kimball, NE 69145