What we do Last updated or reviewed on December 29, 2023 ART Overview ART (Asheville Rides Transit) provides bus service throughout the City of Asheville and to the Town of Black Mountain (see individual route schedules for exact times) from around 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday and from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and Holidays. Holiday Schedule (English) Holiday Schedule (Russian) Holiday Schedule (Spanish) All routes originate from the ART Transit Station, located at 49 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville (next to the U.S. Post Office). The ART Transit Station provides restrooms, indoor and outdoor seating and an on-duty information assistant until 9:30 p.m. The assistant can provide you with the latest maps and schedules; help you purchase single, monthly or annual passes; and answer questions that you may have about riding the bus in Asheville. Stay up to date on any service changes that may affect your travel plans by checking the Service Alerts page. To get notices via text or email about changes, sign up for iRide email alerts, or text “NextART” followed by the bus stop ID to 41411. Click here for information on Paratransit/ADA. The routes that serve UNC Asheville (N1) operate late service Fridays and Saturdays when UNCA is in session. Need to get to/from the Asheville Regional Airport? The S3 route can get you there. For real-time information on your next bus, download Moovit, or dial 828-253-5691 and press 1. You can use your touch-tone telephone, mobile device (standard cell phone or smartphone), or web-enabled computer to see exactly where the bus is and when it will arrive at your stop. Connect Address 49 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28801 Phone Number 828-259-5943 Email Address iride@ashevillenc.gov Emergency 828-253-5961 Business Hours (Monday - Friday)6 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Business Hours (Saturday)7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Business Hours (Sundays & Holidays)8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Related Services Transit Transit information including maps, schedules, fares, and service alerts Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville Explore Related ServicesTransit News The Travel Training Committee seeks input from the community over the age of 50 on public transit Posted on March 26, 2024 by Jessica Hughes The Travel Training Committee seeks to understand preferences, challenges, and suggestions from those over 50 to identify key areas for improvement which will guide future recommendations and projects. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of public transportation and ensuring that it meets the needs of our community effectively. Click Here to [...] ART Transit suspended for January 19 due to icy road conditions, delayed operations on January 20 Posted on January 19, 2024 by Jessica Hughes Due to icy road conditions all ART Transit routes are suspended for tonight, January 19 beginning at 8:45 p.m. ART Transit routes will operate on a delayed start on January 20 and will resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Community members are encouraged to follow the City of Asheville social media and website for ongoing [...] Winter Weather Impact Updates Jan. 19, 2024 Posted on January 19, 2024January 22, 2024 by Kim Miller Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates! Explore Transit News
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
The Travel Training Committee seeks input from the community over the age of 50 on public transit Posted on March 26, 2024 by Jessica Hughes The Travel Training Committee seeks to understand preferences, challenges, and suggestions from those over 50 to identify key areas for improvement which will guide future recommendations and projects. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of public transportation and ensuring that it meets the needs of our community effectively. Click Here to [...]
ART Transit suspended for January 19 due to icy road conditions, delayed operations on January 20 Posted on January 19, 2024 by Jessica Hughes Due to icy road conditions all ART Transit routes are suspended for tonight, January 19 beginning at 8:45 p.m. ART Transit routes will operate on a delayed start on January 20 and will resume normal operations at 11 a.m. Community members are encouraged to follow the City of Asheville social media and website for ongoing [...]
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