Country Bus

CARTS Country Bus – Curb-to-Curb Rides for Rural Central Texas

CARTS Country Bus is your reliable curb-to-curb transit service for everyone in our 10-county Central Texas region — whether you’re headed to work, a doctor’s appointment, the grocery store, or anywhere in between. We serve residents in Blanco, Burnet, Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays (rural), Lee, Travis (rural), Llano, and Williamson (rural) counties.

Spare App: Beginning August 1, 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. Service is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Free Rides for Seniors 60+

If you’re 60 or older, you ride free on all CARTS Country Bus services.
Personal care attendants ride free, too! This program is proudly supported by the Capital Area Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging, ADRC of the Capital Area, and the Older Americans Act. Our local vehicles serve nearby towns, so ride times may vary based on demand.

CARTS Country Bus – Bastrop

CARTS Country Bus – Blanco

CARTS Country Bus – Burnet

CARTS Country Bus – Caldwell

CARTS Country Bus – Fayette

CARTS Country Bus – Hays

CARTS Country Bus – Lee

CARTS Country Bus – Llano

CARTS Country Bus – Travis

Fares are set by zones. A CARTS customer service agent will inform you of ride costs when booking the trip by phone. All fares are based on a one-way trip for 2$. Half-price fare is available for registered CARTS Customers, and Persons with Disabilities, and Children Under 12. Free fares are provided for seniors 60 and older and their personal care attendants.

For more information on purchasing bus fare, click here. 

Transit app will be available on google play and apple stores from August 1st. Exact cash or purchased ticket accepted when boarding. Fare Prices are by zone. $2, $4, and $6. Half Fare Prices available for Seniors and person with disabilities and children under the age of 12.

 

All of our buses and vans are wheelchair accessible. When scheduling service, mention that you need this type of service. Also mention any type of assistance that you might need or if someone will be traveling with you to assist you.

Persons with disabilities are entitled to discounted fares when traveling on CARTS. Certification of a disability by a physician or qualified medical professional is required.

For more information on ADA policies and disability information, click here.

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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.