The City of San Marcos Transit division provides top quality, professional, effective and timely transit services to the community through our partnership with Capital Area Rural Transportation Systems (CARTS).
CARTS recently introduced five new buses to the fleet serving San Marcos, now called SMTX THE BUS. SMTX THE BUS is a newer, cleaner, greener city bus system that will revolutionize San Marcos transit. The new buses double as a mobile office with free Wi-Fi on board. All buses are equipped with a bike rack for up to two bikes, space available on a first come first serve basis.
San Marcos "The Bus" routes will remain fare-free until further notice as a response to COVID-19.
In compliance with Executive Order 13998, passengers riding local and Interurban routes are required to have a face-covering while boarding and riding public transportation. For more information, please visit the FTA website HERE.
Beginning Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, through Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, CARTS Interurban 1517 will not be in service as part of its winter break schedule. Read on...
Due to a shortage in regional bus drivers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some CARTS routes may not be able to maintain the current 30-minute pickup frequency. Read on...
Beginning August 16, 2021, the stop located at Plaza Saltillo for CARTS Interurban 1510 and 1517 will temporarily move to E. Seventh and Comal Streets (far side stop). Read on...
Beginning Monday, Mar. 15, the Engineering & Capital Improvements Department will begin construction on the Uhland Road Improvement Project. Read on...
City of San Marcos offices, including City Hall, Animal Shelter, Public Library, and Utility Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23 and 24 ... Read on...
City of San Marcos offices, including the Public Library, Animal Shelter, and Utility Offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Read on...
Have COVID-19 related questions? Get answers from local experts and members of our community. The City of San Marcos is hosting a live COVID-19 ... Read on...
