CARTS
Greater Austin, TX

Pay for your CARTS fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone

  • Download your mobile app of choice from the options above
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides (note: an internet connection is required to purchase and activate a mobile pass)
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass

Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for CARTS. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any rider you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.

Send a Pass

Fares

Service Descriptions

Name Description
Interurban Coach

Fixed route bus service connecting counties across Greater Austin.
Metro Connector

The Elgin Metro Connector (990 Express) provides bus service between Elgin and Manor with additional stops in downtown Austin.
Country Bus

On demand curb to curb CARTS service. Reservations must be made in the Spare platform.

Rider Descriptions

Name Description
Full Fare
Reduced

ID Required

Please be prepared to show a valid ID card.

Fare Descriptions

Name Description
ONE-WAY

Valid for a single ride between Elgin and Manor. Ticket will display for 30 minutes.
ONE-WAY (same town/county)

Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 30 minutes after activation.
ONE-WAY

Valid for a single ride. Ticket will display for 30 minutes after activation.
ONE-WAY (same town/county) - Route 1517

Valid for a single ride on Route 1517 Express San Marcos-Austin. Ticket will display for 30 minutes after activation.
ONE-WAY (same town/county) - all other Routes

Valid for a single ride on route 1510, 1514, 1516 or 1518. Ticket will display for 30 minutes after activation.
ONE-WAY - Route 1517

Valid for a single ride on Route 1517 Express San Marcos-Austin. Ticket will display for 30 minutes after activation.
ONE-WAY - all other Routes

Valid for a single ride on route 1510, 1514, 1516 or 1518. Ticket will display for 30 minutes after activation.
All Day Pass

Day passes are valid for 24 hours after activation.
Monthly Pass - Route 1517

Ideal for TX State University commuters, students, faculty and staff.

Valid for Route 1517 Express San Marcos-Austin and other Interurban Coach routes. Monthly passes are valid for 30 consecutive days from day of activation.
Monthly Pass

Valid for all Interurban Coach routes. Monthly passes are valid for 30 consecutive days from day of activation.

CARTS Terms and Policies

Purchases made with Token Transit for CARTS are subject to CARTS terms and policies. For more information on these policies you may visit https://www.ridecarts.com/ or contact CARTS directly.