CARTS Country Bus – Caldwell

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 Caldwell County is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Service days and times vary by destination. Please see the schedule below for details.

Scheduled connections are also available from Caldwell County to San Marcos and Kyle on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, along with Luling-to-Lockhart service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please review the schedules below for departure times, return times and fares.

CARTS CALDWELL Country Bus is Now On-Demand

Spare App

CARTS Country Bus riders can book same-day trips directly through the new CARTS App, powered by Spare. Riders will be able to book and pay for curb-to-curb service using the app—no phone call required. Trips can be scheduled for the same day or up to two weeks in advance.

USE THE SPARE APP

Transit App

Planning a longer trip? The Transit App helps you connect the dots. View and compare all available transit options—including CARTS services, local buses, ride share, and more—so you can choose what works best for your schedule and destination. Plan, pay, and book your full journey all in one place.

Book by Phone

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.

Request a Ride through website

CARTS Country Bus services operate Monday through Friday within Caldwell County.

To view available services to destinations outside Caldwell County, please refer to the schedule.

Caldwell County to San Marcos

Route Day	Departure	Return	Fare
Mon, Wed, Fri	8:30 am	3:30 pm	$6.00

Caldwell County to Kyle (Seton Medical)

Route Day	Departure	Return	Fare
Mon, Wed, Fri	8:30 am	3:30 pm	$6.00

Luling to Lockhart

Route	Route Days	Morning Pickup	Midday Pickup/Drop-Off	Afternoon Pickup/Drop-Off	Fare
Luling to Lockhart	Monday, Wednesday & Friday	8:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m.	4:00 p.m.	$2.00

*CARTS Now on-demand microtransit service

Available in Lockhart

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.

Zone 1

$2

Trips taken within a town or city

Zone 2

$4

Trips taken within the same county

Zone 3

$6

All Day Pass travel within multiple counties

NEED SUPPORT?

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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.