Bellefonte/Benner B-Line operated by CATA
Will go into Effect Monday, July 1st, 2024
June 27, 2025 IMPORTANT B-Line Announcement - Please read this link for information
Service Announcement:
Due to the withdrawal of Bellefonte Borough and Benner Township from CATA’s services, the current Bellefonte/Benner B-Line service contract with CATA will expire on June 30th, 2025. Centre County Transportation Services will fill the gap in these areas starting July 1st, 2025. The county transportation office provides free transportation for residents aged 60 and older and charges $4.25 per trip for individuals with disabilities or those receiving medical assistance. All other riders within the Bellefonte Borough will be charged a $5.00 per ride fee. Riders will need to reserve trips by 2 p.m. the day prior to travel, and trips will be shared with other passengers, similar to a carpool system. For more information on Centre County Transportation Services, please find more information on their website.
Bellefonte/Benner B-Line passengers can also coordinate with CATACommute Van pool.
· Available for commuters starting or ending in the greater State College area.
· Eligible vanpools can receive up to $600 monthly subsidy per vehicle from CATA.
· Maintenance, insurance, roadside assistance and emergency ride home are included.
· Less wear and tear on your personal vehicle or an option for those without reliable transportation.
· Month-to-month flexibility.
· Increased job accessibility.
Centre Region access to Willowbank and Courthouse
*Discontinued June 30th, 2025.
The Centre Access service has been discontinued. However, individuals who wish to access locations previously served by Centre Access in Bellefonte, within the CATA service area, can contact Centre County Transportation. They can request a trip to or from these locations by following the County's guidelines, which require scheduling at least one day in advance.
The link for all information regarding Centre County Transportation is below.
Transportation Office | Centre County, PA - Official Website
Contact number
(814) 355-6807
Fare
$5.00 per trip.
Days and hours of service
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations can be made between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the day prior. (Same-day service is not available)
Areas Serviced
-CATA service area
-Willowbank Building
-Centre County Courthouse
-New human services building on Howard St. (old Centre Crest Building)
For help with identifying alternate transportation options, or for additional information, please contact CATA’s Customer Service Center at (814) 238-CATA(2282).
To help keep our customers informed about CATAGO! Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, Spring, and Benner Township zone Updates, we will be using this webpage to share communication between CATA and other involved parties and to provide any updates. If you wish to read CATA’s correspondence with Spring Township, Benner Township, and Bellefonte Borough, please use this link.
When additional updates are available, we will share information here.
Thank you,
CATA Management