How to apply for General public transportation (Sunflower Diversified Services) — Barton in Kansas

Sunflower Diversified Services

Who it's for

Sunflower Diversified Services runs general public transportation for anyone in Barton County. Weekday routes serve the county, and rides in Great Bend and within 10 miles of the city also run in the evenings and on weekends. A one-way trip costs $3, or you can buy 20 trips for $60. Rides are first come, first served, so book the day before if you can. Call 620-792-7797, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging also lists rides within the Great Bend city limits from the Great Bend Commission on Aging (620-792-3859) and from the Hoisington Commission on Aging (620-653-2555).

Service areas, hours, and fares are set by the transit provider; call ahead to schedule and ask about senior or disability fares.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Call to ask what to bring

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-620-792-7797

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about General public transportation (Sunflower Diversified Services) — Barton. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.