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.
San Marcos "The Bus" COVID-19 Updates
Local service will run from 7 am - 6 pm
Local routes will remain fare-free until further notice
Masks are recommended while riding local routes
Social distancing is encouraged by skipping a seat between riders
Interurban routes will collect fares
Facemasks are required at the San Marcos Station and on Interurban routes
For more information, please visit CARTS or call (512) 805-7433
CARTS passengers wishing to go to Austin should be aware that the CARTS Interurban 1517 route will not run between August 8, 2022, and August 19, 2022. It will... Read on...
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...
