CHQ Transit provides public transportation available to all residents and visitors of Chautauqua County. Scheduled routes and on-demand service are available.
Recently rebranded from CARTS, CHQ Transit's fleet was updated with nine new buses and three hybrid trolleys.
A trolley is currently available for the public to rent, catering to private events like bridal parties, business team building days or nights out on the town.
CHQ Transit's fleet includes 35 total buses.
CHQ Transit is proud to launch its new Tourism Routes, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for both tourists and residents. These routes will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the summer.
The South County routes are designed to highlight key attractions:
- Thursdays: Stops include Jamestown, Bemus Point, and Midway State Park.
- Fridays: The route starts at 3rd Street and Prendergast Avenue, travels to the Southern Tier Brewery, Ashville General Store, and Panama Rocks.
- Saturdays: The route starts in Jamestown, stops in Bemus Point, proceeds to Midway State Park, and ends at Chautauqua Institution, looping throughout the day.
The North County routes offers a delightful journey through several wineries and lakefront destinations:
- Thursdays: Starting at the Clarion Hotel, stops include the Dunkirk Pier, Fredonia Barker Commons, 21 Brix Winery, Elm Street in Westfield, the Grape Discovery Center, Mazza Winery, and Noble Winery.
- Fridays: Visits to the Dunkirk Pier, Fredonia Barker Commons, Liberty Vineyards & Winery, Merritt Estate Winery, Willow Creek Winery, and Sunset Bay Beach Club.
- Saturdays: The route begins at the Clarion Hotel, travels to the Dunkirk Pier, Fredonia Barker Commons, Elm Street in Westfield, Mayville's four corners, and then loops at Chautauqua Institution.
Jamestown, NY 14701
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