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Bus and ride programs that serve Tahlequah and nearby towns. Most rides must be booked ahead of time, so call early.

We share this list to help you find services in our area. Except for CCHSC's own programs, such as Recovery 918, CCHSC does not run or endorse the organizations listed. Details can change, so please call ahead to confirm.

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3 services listed

  • KATS (KI BOIS Area Transit System) – Tahlequah

    Public transportation that you schedule by phone. It offers rides around Tahlequah and trips out of town, and it has vehicles for riders with disabilities.

    Phone
    Address
    1020 Moccasin Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74465 (map, external site)
    Hours
    Monday⁠–⁠Friday, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠4:30 p.m. (closed holidays)
    Cost
    In town: $2.00 per stop for riders 10 and older, or $0.50 per stop with a CDIB card. Children 5⁠–⁠9 and veterans pay $1.00 per stop, and children 4 and under ride free. Out-of-town prices depend on where you are going, so call for a price.
    Who can use it
    Open to the public. Children 9 and younger must ride with an adult.
    Area served
    Tahlequah, plus out-of-town trips booked 72 hours ahead

    Good to know: KATS says there are no residential calls after 3 p.m., so book home pickups early in the day. Out-of-town trips are not given after 2 p.m. unless they are approved medical trips.

    Visit website for KATS (KI BOIS Area Transit System) – Tahlequah(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • Cherokee Nation Transit

    Low-cost commuter bus routes between towns in the Cherokee Nation, run with partner bus systems such as KATS. Some riders can also book demand-response rides to work, medical visits, government offices, banks or grocery stores.

    Phone
    Cost
    Commuter routes: $1.00 round trip or $0.50 one way. Rides are free on Fridays.
    Who can use it
    Commuter routes are open to the public. Demand-response rides are for Native Americans, tribal citizens and Cherokee Nation employees who cannot use the commuter routes and do not qualify for other assistance programs.
    Area served
    Cherokee Nation Reservation (northeast Oklahoma)

    Good to know: Book demand-response rides at least 72 hours (3 days) ahead with the bus provider in your area. Call to confirm current routes and times.

    Visit website for Cherokee Nation Transit(external site)

    Last checked October 2026

  • UKB Transit (United Keetoowah Band)

    Rides you book by phone for trips within the nine UKB districts and to some nearby places, such as Tulsa. Open to Keetoowah citizens and the general public.

    Phones
    Hours
    Tahlequah office: Monday⁠–⁠Friday, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠5 p.m. Stilwell office: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠5 p.m.
    Who can use it
    Open to the public, including Keetoowah citizens. Children 15 and younger must ride with a responsible adult.
    Area served
    The nine UKB districts, plus nearby places just outside them (such as Tulsa)

    Good to know: In Tahlequah, last call is 4 p.m. for in-town rides and 2 p.m. for trips 15 or more miles out of town. No calls are taken from noon to 1 p.m. Tell dispatch if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, and call for fares.

    Visit website for UKB Transit (United Keetoowah Band)(external site)

    Last checked October 2026