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.
Blanco County Country Bus Service is available Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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 Thursday within Blanco County.
To view available services to destinations outside Blanco County, please refer to the schedule.
Blanco County residents age 60 and older can ride CARTS Country Bus at no charge to any destination served by CARTS Country Bus. Free service is available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Seniors may use CARTS for trips to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping, community programs, social activities and other destinations within the CARTS Country Bus service area.
The following Blanco County locations offer meals, activities, fellowship and community resources:
| Location | Days and Hours | Services | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church |
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Nutritious meal, coffee, games and fellowship |
401 E. Cypress Street Johnson City, TX 78636 |
| Blanco County Community Resource Center |
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Community programs, assistance and connections to local resources |
206 S. U.S. Highway 281 Johnson City, TX 78636 |
CARTS provides free transportation for eligible seniors to these locations or other destinations served by CARTS Country Bus.
To schedule your free ride, call 512-478-RIDE (7433) or request a ride online .
A personal care attendant may ride at no charge when accompanying an eligible passenger. Service is not available on weekends or major holidays.
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. You can always call our Reservations Center at 512-478-7433 to talk to a Reservationist about your trip or get information about the services we provide.
