Please refer to the three community Transportation services sections below for Nisqually Transit, R/T Transit and Intercity Transit.
Nisqually Transit
Nisqually Transit is a transit service of the Nisqually Indian Tribe. For information or to request a ride, call (360) 456-5236 or email transportation@nisqually-nsn.gov.
Nisqually Transit offers rides to Tribal and community members along with employees within a 15 minute driving area of the Tribal Admin.
Routes: Shuttle routes are between the Tribal Center (Upper Reservation) and Youth Center (Lower Reservation) areas. Shuttle service is free of charge and operates weekdays 6:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. with 5:30p.m. as the latest pick up. No service from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. (Driver’s lunchtime).
Services currently provided:
- Call request service
FREE rides beyond the fixed route, Monday through Friday, currently as far as Yelm and Hawks Prairie areas.
Please call ahead at least 24-hours if possible.
- 6:00am - 6:00pm
- Earliest Pickup is at 6:15am, Latest is at 5:30pm
- Transportation of children
- Children under age 12 require adult supervision.
- Unaccompanied children ages 13-15 require a completed consent form, available from the drivers and transit office.
- Children over age 15 should carry an ID in case of questions about age.
- Parents/guardians should complete a consent form ahead of time if possible, so they can ride if there’s an immediate need.
- SeaTac Shuttle Service
- Available to Nisqually Tribal Members and Tribal employees living in Thurston County
- Tribal employees approved for personal travel with the understanding that Tribal member preference takes priority
- Seven (7) days a week, 6:00am - 10:00pm
- Three (3) weeks notice is required for scheduling purposes
- A reservation form filled out and a 24 hour confirmation as outlined in the Airport Shuttle Policy
- All shuttle reservations can be emailed to scott.adrian@nisqually-nsn.gov or dropped off with Adrian in bldg. F, located in the administration compound
Airport Shuttle Reservation Form
- Notes
- There is no service when tribal offices are closed – check with the Tribal Center.
- Policies and procedures are available in the transit office.
- Nisqually Transit is FREE, but connecting services are fee based.
- R/T is $1 per ride and Intercity Transit is a small fee. They accept transit passes.
Nisqually Transit Connections:
- R/T Transportation
- Intercity Transit
Transportation Staff:
Billy Henry, Fleet Manager (360) 456-5221 ext. 1173
Brittany Charley, Exec. Secretary (360) 456-5221 ext. 2149
Adrian Scott, Motor Pool Coordinator/Dispatcher (360) 456-5236 ext. 1145
Jamen Nation, Driver
Jesus Torres Jr., Driver
Cecile Hemphill, Driver
Patricia Beane, Driver
Allan Taylor, Driver
Floyd Mullins, Driver
Transit is like a Tribal Uber, without a financial transaction. We offer rides to Tribal members on and off Reservation in a 15 min radius, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call today for a ride!
Downloadable Flyers (Requires Adobe Reader, click here 
to download it for free) Nisqually Transit Deviated Fixed Route Nisqually Transit Services and Contacts Nisqually Transit Interim Policies and Procedures
R/T Transit
For information call 800-650-7846. R/T accepts intercity Transit, Twin Transit, Orca, State issued Star passes.
Routes: Tumater-Centralia (Tumwater Square), Rochester, East Tenino, Nisqually/Reservation/Rainer/Yelm (Nisqually Youth Center, Tribal Center, Yelm Wal-Mart), Nisqually Plaza). Downloadable Flyers (Requires Adobe Reader, click here to download it for free)
R/T Routes to Tumwater, Centralia, Rochester, Tenino, Bucoda, Nisqually Reservation,
Yelm and Rainier Nisqually R/T Routes to Nisqually Reservation, Rainier and Yelm
Intercity Transit
For information call (360) 786-1881.
Routes: Intercity Transit runs every 15 minutes during peak travel times along major corriders in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater. You can get a customized trip plan, anywhere within their service area on their website.
Downloadable Flyers (Require Adobe Reader, click here to download it for free)
Airport Shuttle Reservation Form Airport Shuttle Policy
