Napa VINE

 

In your travel area, Napa VINE functions as the primary regional connector for Napa County and the northern edge of the East Bay. It is a highly efficient part of the "integrated metro" system, particularly for its direct links to major rail and ferry hubs.

​Where You Can Use It

​The Senior Clipper card is accepted on all VINE services, ensuring you receive the Half Fare ($1.00 local ride) automatically.

  • ​Route 29 (Napa-BART Express): This is the "express link" for travelers heading south. It connects the Redwood Park & Ride in Napa directly to the El Cerrito del Norte BART Station.
  • ​Route 11 (Napa-Vallejo Connector): This route connects Napa to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, where you can catch a ferry to San Francisco, and the Vallejo Transit Center.
  • ​Route 21 (Napa-Solano Express): A regional route that connects Napa to the Suisun City Amtrak station and Fairfield.
  • ​Local Shuttles: VINE operates several local shuttles in wine country towns, including the Yountville Bee Line, St. Helena Shuttle, and Calistoga Shuttle.

​Integration with the "Petaluma Move" Philosophy

​Napa VINE is currently undergoing its own modernization focused on the same principles of barrier-free flow and resilience you discussed:

  • ​The "Big Sync" Schedules: As of 2026, VINE has fully aligned its schedule changes with BART, SMART, and the ferries. These "coordinated pulses" ensure that if you take Route 29 to BART, your wait time is minimized—mimicking the efficiency of a single, unified organism.
  • ​Electrification Progress: Following the regional trend, VINE is transitioning to a zero-emission fleet. Several all-electric buses are already operating on local routes like the Yountville Bee Line, supported by a newly completed maintenance facility designed for both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
  • ​Regional Transfers: Using your Senior Clipper card on VINE qualifies you for the $2.85 regional transfer discount. If you take a VINE bus and transfer to a ferry or BART within two hours, the discount is applied instantly, removing the "fare penalty" for regional travel.

​Summary of Senior Fares (2026)

Route Type Senior Cash/Clipper Fare
Local Routes $1.00
Route 21 (Express) $1.75
Route 29 (BART Express) $3.00


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