KABS ~ We keep you moving!
Kosciusko Area Bus Service — Public Transportation
Kosciusko Area Bus Service (KABS) is your reliable, affordable option for transportation to work, shopping appointments … anywhere you need to go in Kosciusko county!
KABS offers two main options for service: on-demand and our new deviated fixed route.
To schedule a ride, call: 574.267.4990
Información en Español
On-Demand Service
KABS on demand is a curb-to-curb service, meaning we pick you up right where you are and drop you off right where you need to be. KABS serves all of Kosciusko County from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, except major holidays.
Three Options to Schedule Your Ride
- Standing Reservations: We pick you up each day the service is needed. You never have to call unless you need to cancel. This is great if you have a set schedule, maybe for work or recurring appointments. Please note that this reservation type has some limitations based on capacity.
- Pre-Scheduled Trip: Call or email to schedule your ride up to two weeks in advance. This option is perfect for occasional transportation needs or schedules that vary. Scheduling as far in advance as possible allows a greater possibility for ride availability.
- Same Day Service: If something unexpected comes up, call us! We’ll do our best to meet your transportation needs based on availability of bus space and drivers. However, passengers with standing reservations and pre-scheduled trips are given priority.
On-Demand Fee Schedule
Please note:
- Fees listed below are for rides scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Same-day fee: Add $5 to the fare if you call for a ride the same day
- Cancellations: All cancellations must be received at least one hour prior to the scheduled pickup time by calling dispatch at 574-267-4900. See KABS Passenger Guide for more information.
- No-show fee: There will be a $5 fee for no-shows or rides not appropriately cancelled at least one hour in advance.
- Correct change is required. Drivers cannot make change.
- Tickets or tokens can be purchased between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1804 E. Winona Ave.
Fares beginning Sept. 2, 2025
| Miles Traveled | 0 to 8 miles | 9 to 16 miles | 17 or more miles |
| Cost | $3 one way | $4 one way | $5 one way |
On-Demand Bus Pass
On-demand KABS riders can purchase a convenient money-saving bus pass, available at the KABS office or from a KABS driver.
- You pay $24 and receive $30 worth of on-demand ride credit!
- Each ride deducts the equivalent fare from your balance on the pass.
- No need for cash onboard!
- The pass is non-refundable.
Deviated Fixed Route
KABS offers a deviated fixed route known as the Lake City Loop in Warsaw and Winona Lake. This service follows a scheduled loop with designated stops, while offering limited off-route pick-ups/drop-offs (within ¼ mile) by advance request.
Buses run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.
Buses are equipped with bike racks (capacity for two bikes) for additional convenience.
Deviated Fixed Route Fee Schedule
- Regular fare: $1 per trip
- Additional deviation fee: $0.50, exact change is required
- Children (8 and under): Free (Limit 2 per fare-paying adult)
- Monthly pass: $20, ride all you want in one calendar month; passes can be purchased at the KABS office.
Requesting a Deviation
If you cannot get to a bus stop, you can call (574) 267-4990 ahead of time to request a deviation from the fixed route. The bus can deviate one time per hour to locations within a quarter mile radius of the fixed route to pick up or drop off passengers.
Deviations cost an additional 50 cents each, even with a monthly pass.
Deviation requests should be made at least one day in advance, and requests are granted on a first-come, first-served basis up to one week in advance. Limited same-day deviation requests will be accepted if capacity allows. If we cannot grant your deviation request, we will attempt to accommodate your trip with the on-demand service. Applicable on-demand fees will apply.
Route Map
Route Schedule
Buses follow a 1-hour loop, arriving at each stop consistently every hour.
The top of the schedule lists stops along the route, with five stops highlighted as time-points to help you estimate bus arrival times at locations along the way. Try to arrive at the bus stop five to 10 minutes early if possible.
During the last 15 minutes of the day, 5:45 to 6 p.m., stops are for drop offs only. Riders will not be picked up.
Real-Time Tracking
To track the bus in real time, visit Passio GO!
On the Passio GO! website:
- Go to Select an Agency and search for Interurban Trolley.
- Zoom in on the map to view Warsaw and Winona Lake.
GTFS Data
Click here to view General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) datasets published by the Michiana Area Council of Governments.
Out-of-County Transportation
Out-of-county transportation is available, but the number of trips KABS can provide each day is limited. Rides must be scheduled with a 24-hour notice. Fees are based on a flat rate determined by round-trip mileage, with a maximum distance of 300 miles. Cancellations require a 24-hour notice.
Fee Schedule for Out-of-County
- Up to 80 miles: $110
- 81-120 miles: $150
- 121-160 miles: $230
- 201-300 miles: $300
Medicaid/Medicare Transportation
KABS provides transportation services throughout the state for Medicaid and Medicare-eligible passengers to medical appointments and other trips as assigned by Verida and WellTrans.
Contact the appropriate insurance vendor for information and scheduling.
Holiday Schedule
KABS does not operate on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- July Fourth
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
TTY Services
Passengers can access TTY services through Relay Indiana by calling 1-800-743-3333 and providing them with the KABS office or toll-free number. The Relay Indiana staff will then translate the conversation for them using TTY services.
Title VI – Civil Rights Complaint Procedures
KABS operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any person who believes he or she has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with KABS.
For more information or alternative language formats on KABS Civil Rights Plan and the procedures to file a complaint contact Kristin Rude, KABS Transportation General Manager (phone 574.267.4990; email kristin.rude@cardinalservices.org) or visit our office at 1804 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580. The Title VI Notice to Public and Complaint Procedures available below is in both Spanish and English. In addition, the KABS Consolidated Civil Rights Complaint Form is also in both Spanish and English Languages.
A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with:
KABS Title VI Notice to Public and Complaint Procedures
KABS Americans with Disabilities Act Policy
Combined ADA – Title VI Discrimination Complaint Form
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Policy
FTA Consolidated Civil Rights Complaint Form
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Complaint Form
If any information is needed in another language or alternate format, contact Kristin Rude, KABS Transportation General Manager:
