| Route Day | Departure | Fare |
| Tuesday-Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | $4.00 |
Starting August 1, CARTS Country Bus riders can book same-day curb-to-curb trips using the new CARTS App, powered by Spare—no phone call needed.
For longer trips, use the Transit App to plan, book, and pay across multiple services. Prefer to speak with someone? Call 512-478-RIDE (7433)—phone booking is still available.
Bus and Train Services: CARTS operates intercity bus terminals for Greyhound and makes connections to Greyhound stations. Which can take care of your shipping or travel needs nationwide. At our San Marcos Station, AMTRAK rail service is also available. Visit the CARTS web site at RideCARTS.com for station address and further information.
CARTS customers who use the Interurban Coach Routes into Austin can schedule a connecting ride from the CARTS Station to medical appointments or other business in Austin. The Grasshopper Service must be booked in advance and passengers must meet certain eligibility requirements (registered CARTS customer of age 65 or older, persons pre-approved under the reduced Fare program, CARTS ADA Eligibility Guidelines or Veterans traveling to a VA Center). Connecting rides subject to availability & offered at all CARTS stations.
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.
