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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.

    
  • 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.  

    
    
  • 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.

    
    
  • 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.

    
    
  • 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.

    
    
  • 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.

    
    
  • 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.

    
    

Municipal Bus - San Marcos

Due to COVID-19, the City of San Marcos continues to monitor and adjust the public transit services:

Transit Services Expanding July 6, Masks and Distancing Required Now

Starting Monday, July 6, the City of San Marcos will expand the interurban and the fixed-route transit services to meet a growing need for transit as Texas State University students resume on-campus and virtual classes. New safety measures are now and will continue to be required indefinitely in an effort to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safety Practices Required

Passengers are now required to wear masks and encouraged to maintain social distancing by skipping a seat at bus stops, transit centers and on board all CARTS transit vehicles. These additional safety measures are in response to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Hays County and are consistent with best practices implemented by transit systems nationwide.

Interurban Express Resumes

To coincide with the start of the Summer II semester at Texas State University, CARTS will resume the Interurban Express 1517 services between Austin and San Marcos on Monday, July 6. Click here to view the summer schedule. Passengers may pre-purchase their tickets on the Hopthru app.

Fixed Route Services Expand

Also starting Monday, July 6, the City’s fixed-route service hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be expanded to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Route 1 Hopkins/Wonder World will continue to run on a one-hour frequency.

“Fare-free” for the City’s fixed routes will continue through the month of July.

For more information, including route details, visit the San Marcos Municipal Bus.

Transit questions may be directed to the transit call center at (512) 805-7433. For media inquiries, contact communicationsinfo@sanmarcostx.gov.

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Madeline Baker

Communications Specialist | Communications
630 E Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666
512.393.8226

San Marcos Transit is a wheelchair-accessible fixed route service for the citizens of San Marcos and it's visitors.  San Marcos Transit operates on a regular fixed route time schedule.  Most buses depart from and arrive at the San Marcos Station, with the exception of Route 1. The Station is also the point of transfer between routes. The buses circulate, or repeat service every 60 minutes. The buses provide service Monday thru Friday, 7am to 6pm year round. Major destinations include the Factory Outlet Malls, H.E.B., Wal-mart, Springtown Mall, and Texas State University. Escorted children five & under ride free. Persons with disabilities, seniors (65+), elementary through high school students (school ID card required) may ride for 50¢.

Routes

The bus travels the seven following routes several times each day. Most routes, with the exception of Route1, arrive and depart from:

San Marcos Station
338 South Guadalupe St. ​(between the two railroad tracks.)
San Marcos, Texas  78666

512 805-RIDE (7433)

 Download the San Marcos Route Map and Schedules:

Route Map and Schedule

 

Catching the Bus

Catching the bus is easy with a little practice!  Ask your driver for assisstance or call us at 512 805-RIDE (7433).  We're happy to answer any questions you may have and help you plan your trip!  The bus will arrive at major stops at the times indicated in the timetable.  Our stops are marked with the oval "B" bus stop signs. We suggest you arrive at your stop 5 to 10 minutes early. The route number is displayed on a large marquee sign above the driver and along the side of the bus.

 

Paratransit

We have made every effort to assure that transit routes are easily accessible for persons with disabilities. Our ADA paratransit curb-to-curb service is available for individuals with disabilities and Senior Citizens who are unable to use the fixed routes. This service is comparable to the bus service available in San Marcos in terms of hours of operation and geographic area, and also requires advance scheduling. Call CARTS at 800-456-RIDE (7433) for eligibility requirements and to schedule your ride. You must fill out the ADA application (Spanish) to use this service.

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