Fixed Route Service

CALL (919) 485-RIDE (7433)
For questions about C-Tran's Fixed Route Service and Other Regional Transit Services

The Town’s public transit service includes bus transportation along six fixed routes available for use by all citizens and visitors of Cary. Update: As of December 15, 2011, seniors age 65 or older and those 60 to 64 who are certified and possessing a C-Tran ID card can ride for free.

Cary citizens who ware disabled or at least 60 years old also have the option of registering for door-to-door service.

Fixed Routes:

A fixed route service map and bus schedule show the six C-Tran fixed routes, the existing Triangle Transit Authority routes, Capital Area Transit Route 11c to NC State, transfer points from one route to another, and nearby apartment complexes, shopping areas and other likely destinations. Try the Trip Planner at Go Triangle to map your route using public transportation.

NEW! You can pinpoint the exact location of C-Tran's fixed route buses using the free GoTriangle app or texting option. Learn more.

Route 1 Schedule (previously named Maynard Loop Route 1) Travels clockwise around Maynard Road with service also to Cary Towne Center Mall and Crossroads Shopping Center.	Route 2 Schedule (previously named Maynard Loop Route 2) Travels counterclockwise around Maynard Road with service to Cary Towne Center Mall and Crossroads Shopping Center.
Hours - Buses run approximately every 60 minutes from 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Route 3 Schedule Area served: Train Station – N. Harrison Ave – Cary Pkwy – Norwell Rd – Weston Pkwy – Harrison Ave – Northwoods – Train Station	Route 5 Schedule Area served: Train Station – S. Academy St – Kildaire Farm Rd – Crescent Commons – and returns north to Train Station along the same corridor
Route 4 Schedule Area served: Train Station – W. Chatham St – High House Rd – High House crossing at Hwy 55 and returns to Train Station along the same corridor This route connects with Triangle Transit Route 311 at Hwy 55.	Route 6 Schedule Area served: Train Station – E. Chatham St – E. Maynard Rd – Cary Towne Center Mall – Buck Jones Rd – Park West Shopping Center/Raleigh This route connects with Capital Area Transit (CAT) Route 11c that goes to Avent Ferry Road and NC State University.
Hours - Buses run approximately every 30 minutes from 6-9 a.m. and 3-8 p.m.; buses run every hour from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tickets and Fare Information – See Passenger Guide.

Accessibility
All C-Tran fixed route buses are wheelchair accessible. Each bus has space to accommodate securing two wheelchairs. The wheelchair lift is available for those passengers with disabilities in wheelchairs or for passengers unable to use the stairs. The lift is not available for passengers to use for the sole purpose of loading large or heavy quantities of packages or groceries.

Rack-N-Roll
The C-Tran Rack-N-Roll Program makes riding fixed routes more convenient for bicyclists. Bike racks on each bus can accommodate two wheeled, single seat bicycles.

Tandems, tricycles and bicycles with wheels less than 16 inches in diameter are not compatible.

Regional Transit Links

Triangle Transit
Capital Area Transit
Durham Area Transit Authority
Chapel Hill Transit
NCSU Wolfline

Fuel Savings Calculator
Carbon Savings Calculator - Environmental Benefits

Contact

Regional Call Center at (919) 485-RIDE.

For more information about the Town of Cary's C-Tran program, contact:

Ana V. Tenorio
Transit Services Assistant
(919) 469-4086
ana.tenorio@townofcary.org

Ray S. Boylston
Transit Services Administrator
(919) 462-2080
ray.boylston@townofcary.org