Welcome to the Watauga County Schools Transportation page. Watauga County School Bus Transportation operates 40 buses, traveling 2584 miles per day, to safely transport approximaely 1679 students to and from school each day. Our bus drivers and transportation personnel are committed to providing safe, efficient, and orderly transportation service to all eligible students in Watauga County. If you have any questions or concerns regarding school bus transportation, please speak with your school principal or contact Jeff Lyons, Transportation Director, at 828-264-6391.