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Capital Area Rural Transportation System
Smithville, Bastrop County
Commuter Routes
Park-n-Ride Services Connecting the Community with Austin
Community Transit
Curb-to-Curb Services Reserved by Phone.
Local and town-to-town routes are available.
Updated Routes
We recently updated this page to include new schedule adjustments & simplified fares.
To schedule your ride call
1-800-456-RIDE (7433)
- Rides are scheduled Monday thru Friday, from 7:00am to 4:00pm.
- 24-hours advance notice recommended.
- Local vehicles serve neighboring towns, so ride times may vary.
County-wide Route Schedules
Download them from Schedules by County.
Route Schedule, Call for Pick-Up
| Destination | Route Day | Departure Time | Return Time | One-Way Fare | Reduced Fare** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Service | Monday thru Thursday | 10:00am to 3:00pm | $2.00 | $1.00 | |
| Austin | Mon, Tues, Thur | 8:00am | 3:00pm | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| La Grange | Wednesday | 9:00am | 12:00pm | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| Columbus | Wednesday | 9:00am | 1:00pm | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| Alum Creek | Mon, Tues & Thurs | 8:30am | 12:30pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Center Union | Tuesday | 10:00am | 1:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Peach Creek | Wednesday | 8:30am | 2:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| String Prairie | Wednesday | 8:30am | 2:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Rosanky | Wednesday | 8:30am | 2:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Upton | Wednesday | 8:30am | 2:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Indian Lake | Tuesday | 10:00am | 1:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| Lake Thunderbird | Tuesday | 10:00am | 1:00pm | $4.00 | $2.00 |
Route Schedule, County Connector
| Destination | Route Day | Departure Time | Return Time | Fares* | Reduced Fare** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | Mon, Tues, Thurs | 8:15am 11:30am 2:15pm |
9:30am 12:00pm 2:30pm 5:30pm |
$4.00 / $8.00 | $2.00 / $4.00 |
| Elgin | Mon, Tues, Thurs | 8:15am 11:30am |
8:15am 11:30am |
$4.00 / $8.00 | $2.00 / $4.00 |
*Fares: Prices shown are one-way / round-trip.
**Reduced Fare: Seniors, Disabled, and Children Under 12
County Connector Round-Trip Bonus
With the purchase of a County Connector round-trip ticket, you are entitled to free rides on the Bastrop Municipal Bus System for that day.