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- Transit Options
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Ride
On-Demand
Carts Now - Ride On Demand
CARTS Now is a low-cost, on-demand ride service that will allow citizens to get from point A to point B on their own time. CARTS Now has no predetermined routes or schedules, and rides are available within 15 minutes of scheduling.
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Interurban
Coach
Interurban Coach
The Interurban Coach is a regional intercity route providing connections between Austin International Airport, Austin, Bastrop, Bertram, Burnet,Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Lockhart, Luling, Marble Falls, Round Rock, San Marcos, Texas State University, LaGrange, Giddings, Paige, Smithville and Elgin and makes connections to Greyhound, Capital Metro and Amtrak.
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Country
Bus
Country Bus
This flexible service provides rides locally and to nearby destinations, but requires a ride reservation be made in advance. Ideal for seniors, disabled individuals or others requiring special assistance, this community transit service provides Curb-to-Curb transportation throughout the CARTS district, and connects to the regional intercity bus network for extending access beyond local destinations.
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Metro
Connector
Metro Connector (990 Express - Manor/Elgin)
The Elgin Metro Connector provides bus service from Downtown Elgin into downtown Austin. The route provides service for persons wishing to travel for the weekday commute to Austin for work, shopping or other purposes. Please see below for schedule times, park & ride locations, fare and other information. The downtown Elgin stop has moved to the new CARTS Elgin station located at 200 Central Ave at Ave. C.
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Municipal
Bus
MUNICIPAL BUS
CARTS Municipal Bus is fixed route service offering regular routes daily in San Marcos that connect neighborhoods and downtown businesses for citizens and visitors. All fixed route services offer wheelchair accessible vehicles.
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National
Intercity
National Intercity
At our San Marcos CARTS station, we operate a full-service Greyhound station along with AMTRAK services. At our Round Rock station, we connect with Arrow Trailways and Greyhound intercity bus services. These stations give our customers access to transportation and freight.
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Commuter
Routes
CARTS Commuter Services
Commuter Service available from /Smithville/Bastrop into Austin, Taylor/Hutto to Round Rock and from Elgin into the Austin Downtown Business District.
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Disability Transportation
The CARTS customer service agent will tell you what your ride costs when you book the trip.
1-800-456-RIDE (7433) CARTS
provides non-emergency Medical Transportation to all passengers. Standard fares apply for this service.
1-877-MED-TRIP (633-8747)
For rides for People on Texas Health Steps and other Medicaid programs to inquire about or to schedule these services
Free transit arranged through HHSC and Medicaid.
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.
Americans with Disability ACT (ADA)
The ADA of 1990 prohibits discrimination on the basis of... Read more here...
Reasonable Modification (English/Spanish)
Discount Eligibility
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.
How to Apply
Disability Verification & Discount Eligibility Form
Complete this form to receive fare discounts.La Incapacidad y Descuenta Forma de Elegibilidad
Below are the Eligibiltiy Forms for San Marcos Paratransit (The discount eligibility form above will not apply for San Marcos Paratransit)
To Apply for Eligibility on San Marcos Paratransit
Para solicitar Elegibilidad de San Marcos Paratransit
Mail the completed form to:
CARTS
P.O. Box 6050
Austin, Texas 78762Mail the completed San Marcos ADA Appilcation to:
CARTS - San Marcos Station
338 S. Guadalupe St.
San Marcos, TX 78666
or fax to (512) 805-0001
