Knox County
OATS Transit is available to anyone regardless of age, income,
disability, race, gender, religion, or national origin.
To schedule a ride in Knox County, call 660-415-0901 or 800-654-6287.
Reservations are taken from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (next-day service must be requested by 1:00 pm).
Reservations for a medical appointment may be requested up to one month in advance;
for all other purposes, it is two weeks in advance.
Service to Edina
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1st Friday after 1st Thursday
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Service to Quincy, IL
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3rd Thursday
Fares (one-way) for above routes
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$2.00 for in-town riders*
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$3.00 for county service*
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$1.00 fee for each enroute stop*
Seniors aged 60+ and individuals with disabilities riding under the AAA contract do not have a set fare but are asked to contribute a minimum amount for their rides.​​
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InterCity Express Service to Kirksville
InterCity Express Routes can connect you with other modes of transportation such as Amtrak, airports and other city bus services
​Service from Edina to Kirksville
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2nd & 4th Tuesday
Appointments must be between 10 am – 2 pm
​Fare: $10.00 round trip*
Riders are asked to meet the Intercity Express bus at the established pickup points; however, the bus will deviate off the route up to 5 miles to pick up people who can’t get to the pickup points.
Pickup Points:
Baring – Parking Lot across for IDK Restaurant
Edina – Sunoco Gas Station
La Belle - Casey’s
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Fares apply to general public riders; those age 60 and older and/or with disabilities who ride under the AAA contract do not have a set fare but are asked to make a contribution for their ride.
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*Drivers no longer accept payment from riders on the bus. Riders can add funds to their account before riding and each time you ride the fare will be withdrawn. When calling to add funds to your account a minimum amount of $10.00 is required. You can send a personal check, money order or cashier’s check to the OATS Transit office if you do not want to pay by credit/debit card.​
R 8/2023