Overview
C-Tran, the Town of Cary's transit service, offers inexpensive and reliable transportation around Cary for anyone any day except Sunday. The Town of Cary provides two types of service: fixed route and door-to-door service.
See the program mission and goals.
Fixed Route Service
The Town currently offers three fixed routes for all passengers. Children age 12 and older may ride fixed route buses unaccompanied.
The new fixed route system replaces the previous general public door-to-door service. Cary citizens who are disabled or at least 55 years old will continue to have the option of door-to-door service as well.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* Peak hours: 6-9 a.m., 3-7 p.m. (Service available every 30 minutes at stops along North-South, East-West routes; every 60 minutes at stops along the Maynard Loop)
* Non-Peak hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Service available every 60 minutes)
Cost of Service: $1 per one-way trip
Registered seniors and disabled pay 50 cents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children age 6 and younger ride free.
Door-to-Door Service
Door-to-door service is available by reservation for Cary citizens who are at least 55 years old or disabled. See the special C-Tran service available to these citizens.
Make reservations from two hours to two weeks before the trip. Reservations are recommended at least 24 hours in advance to ensure a seat. Regular trips can be scheduled through C-Tran's subscription service, available Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Reservations: (919) 481-2020.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost of Service: In-town, $2 each way; Out of town, $4 each way Registered seniors and disabled passengers pay $1 each way from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for trips in Cary. Children age 6 and younger ride free.
More on C-Tran
Anyone in Cary can ride C-Tran's fixed routes, including visitors and out-of-towners who work here. Order tickets or learn more about C-Tran's fare options.
C-Tran does not operate on Town of Cary holidays and follows the Wake County Public School System policy on inclement weather.
Regional Transit Links
Triangle Transit Authority
Capital Area Transit
Durham Area Transit Authority
Chapel Hill Transit
NCSU Wolfline
Wake Technical Community College Shuttle
Try the Trip Planner at GoTriangle.org.
For general information about C-Tran services, registration/application for Door-to-Door services, complaints, or commendations, please contact:
Ana Tenorio
Transit Services Assistant
Town of Cary
Phone: (919) 469-4086
Fax: (919) 380-6426
ana.tenorio@townofcary.org
For information concerning future plans for C-Tran or overall system administration, please contact:
Ray S. Boylston
Transit Services Administrator
Town of Cary
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 462-2080
ray.boylston@townofcary.org