Cullman Area
Rural Transit System
ALTRANS benefits the community. It allows local residents opportunities to be active and it utilizes local businesses and community services. ALTRANS helps the economy GO!
Cullman Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) is a Rural Public Transportation Provider for Cullman County, Alabama. The CARTS fleet is comprised of 37 vehicles ranging in size from a standard van to a 25 passenger bus. 36 of the 37 vehicles are equipped with accessible lifts.
Routes
Demand-Response Routes:
Monday - Friday
Shopping Routes:
City Shopping Routes Pick-ups are scheduled for 10am, or 12 noon, on a first-come-first-served basis.
County Shopping Routes are as follows:
- Monday - Vinemont, Jones Chapel, West Point
- Tuesday - Holly Pond, Welti, Berlin
- Wednesday - Cold Springs, Dodge City, Good Hope
- Thursday - Baileyton, Gold Ridge, Fairveiw, Joppa,
Simcoe, Hanceville, Colony, Garden City, White City - Friday - Crane Hill, Logan
County Shopping Route Rates are $3, per round trip.
Fare Structure
Exact change required each time you board the bus...
- 0 to 7 Miles - $2 each way
- 7 to 15 Miles - $4 each way
- Over 15 Miles - $6 each way
Disabled and age 60 or above receive a 50% discount on the above listed rates.
Riders may schedule up to three stops per day (schedule permitting) with an additional charge of $1 per stop.
Punch Cards: $10 & $20 cards available to purchase from the driver, or in the office.
To ride CARTS, call the day before, prior to 2:30pm (Closed Weekends). Same day rides will be an additional $2 charge and can only be added if the schedule permits.
Contact CARTS
Office Hours
6:30am - 4pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Ride reservations can be made 6:30am - 2:30pm, Monday through Friday
Reservations must be made by 2:30pm the previous business day.
Address
CARTS
Mailing: P.O. Box 2518
Physical: 1950 Beech Avenue SE
Cullman, AL 35056-1706
Phone
For Rides: 256-734-1246
Fax: 256-736-6450





