Transportation Resources in Mohave County

Getting around Mohave County

Mohave County is large and rural, and transportation options vary by community. Below are the main public transit programs serving Kingman, Bullhead City, and Lake Havasu City.

Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART)

KART provides local bus service within Kingman.
🌐 Website: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/kart
Service information and rider tools: https://publictransportation.tsomobile.com/kingmankart.htm

Bullhead Area Transit System (BATS)

BATS provides fixed route and ADA paratransit services in Bullhead City.
🌐 BATS information page: https://www.bullheadcityaz.gov/government/city-departments/public-works/transportation-services

Lake Havasu City Transit (LHC Direct)

Lake Havasu City operates local transit services including routes and demand response options.
🌐 LHC Direct (Transit): https://www.lhcaz.gov/transit

💵 Reduced-Fare & Need-Based Transportation Programs

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for AHCCCS/Medicaid

Medicaid (AHCCCS) members who need help getting to covered medical services can access Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) through their Medicaid health plan. This service is available when a member does not have transportation and needs a ride to/from appointments for medical or behavioral health care. Members arrange rides by calling the Member Services number on their AHCCCS card.

Health Choice Arizona NEMT
Offers NEMT for AHCCCS/Medicaid members in Mohave County.
📞 Phone: 602-386-3447
🌐 Website: https://www.healthchoiceaz.com
(No cost transportation to covered services when pre-arranged through the plan.)

♿ Accessibility & Special Needs Transit

Mobility and Transit Coordination (WACOG)

WACOG’s Mobility Management program supports coordination of transit services across Mohave and La Paz Counties that serve seniors, people with disabilities, and the general public by improving access to existing transit and human services transportation.

This coordinated planning helps align services such as fixed-route buses and demand-responsive options, and helps identify gaps where specialized services might be available.

🚌 Local Fixed-Route & Paratransit (with Reduced Accessibility Options)

Kingman, Bullhead City & Lake Havasu City Public Transit

Most local transit providers in Mohave County offer ADA accessible services, and while they may not have formal reduced-fare cards like urban systems, they typically include paratransit services for riders with disabilities through the local transit agency’s ADA program.

• Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART) – ADA accessible buses.
• Bullhead Area Transit System (BATS) – ADA paratransit.
• Lake Havasu City Transit (LHC Direct) – ADA compliant.

🚍 Private & Community-Based Transportation Services

Desert Health Transport

A local service offering low-cost non-emergency medical transport, including wheelchair-accessible rides and other accommodations.
📞 Phone: 928-215-6684
🌐 Website: https://deserthealthtransport.com/
Serves Mohave and La Paz Counties with affordable transport to medical appointments.

If you need help planning a ride
If you’re not sure which option fits your location, call 211 Arizona for transportation and local service referrals. 211 can help identify local, need-based transportation options including gas vouchers, rides for seniors, and travel assistance (availability varies).
211 Arizona: https://211arizona.org/

If you’ve been contacted by Nest Health or your health plan and think you might be eligible for Nest Health’s services, call 866-222-NEST.