Enjoy the convenience of having a CARTS bus pick you up at your home, take you to your destination, and then back home again. Ideal for disabled individuals or others requiring special assistance, Community Transit service provides curb-to-curb transportation throughout Central Texas.
Country Bus Service in Bastrop County is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No local service available in Smithville on Fridays.
You can still schedule a ride by calling 512-478-RIDE (7433). This option will always be available for those who prefer to speak with a representative.
CARTS Country Bus services operate Monday through Friday within Bastrop County.
To view available service to destinations outside Bastrop County, please refer to the schedule.
Local Smithville service is available Monday through Thursday only.
| Service Area | Route Days | Service Hours | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | Monday-Thursday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | $2.00 |
No local Smithville service is available on Fridays.
CARTS provides morning transportation from rural Bastrop County to the Bastrop Station, where passengers can transfer to the Interurban Coach Purple Route.
| Service Area | Route Days | Pickup Time | Transfer Point | Connecting Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville, Cedar Creek and rural Bastrop | Monday and Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. | Bastrop Station | Interurban Coach Purple Route to ABIA and the Eastside Bus Plaza |
| Rosanky and Red Rock | Tuesday and Thursday | 7:30 a.m. | Bastrop Station | Interurban Coach Purple Route to ABIA and the Eastside Bus Plaza |
Please note: The Country Bus drops passengers off at the Bastrop Station. Passengers must transfer to the Interurban Coach Purple Route for service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and the Eastside Bus Plaza in Austin.
At the Eastside Bus Plaza, riders can connect with CapMetro, other CARTS routes, Greyhound, FlixBus, rideshare services, e-bikes and scooters.
*CARTS Now on-demand microtransit service
Available in Elgin and Bastrop
Fares are set by zones. A CARTS customer service agent will inform you of ride costs when booking the trip. All fares are based on a oneway trip. Half-price fare is available for registered CARTS Customers, Seniors 65 and older, Persons with Disabilities, and Children Under 12.
The online services are here to help customers communicate with our Reservations Center. Call our Reservations Center at 512-478-7433 to talk to a Reservationist about your trip or get information about our services.
