What we do Last updated or reviewed on March 17, 2025 Hop on the ART 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. 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. Need to get to/from the Asheville Regional Airport? The S3 route can get you there. See the calendar below for our 2025 Holiday Schedules. Holiday Schedule 2025 (English) Режим работы транспорта в праздничные дни в 2025 году (Russian) Calendario Vacacional 2025 (Spanish) Looking for real time information on your bus arrival time? You’ve got options! Visit our real-time tracking page on the web, open GoogleMaps and click the bus stop nearest to you, download the Moovit app, 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 ServicesRelated Projects ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis Project Overview The City of Asheville is launching the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) to improve public transit services and align resources with community needs. This project will analyze ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short- and long-term strategies for enhancing the ART transit system. The project will identify techniques [...] Shiloh Bus Shelter Replacement Overview The purpose of this project is to replace a community-designed bus shelter in the Shiloh neighborhood near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Kent Street. More Information Contact Information Jessica Morriss, Assistant Director, Transportation Department Nicole George, Project Manager, Capital Management Department Explore Related ProjectsTransit News Appreciating ART transit employees on National Transit Employee Appreciation Day Posted on March 18, 2025 by Jessica Hughes March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of Asheville Rides Transit (ART) employees who keep our community moving. When Tropical Storm Helene hit, ART became a vital lifeline for a city in crisis. With no potable water, widespread flooding, and impassable roads, ART’s swift actions ensured residents could [...] Free WiFi now available on ART transit buses Posted on March 4, 2025 by Christy Edwards The City of Asheville is excited to announce that free WiFi is now available on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses, making it easier for riders to stay connected while on the go. This new service is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public transportation and improving the rider experience and is implemented [...] Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, March 2 Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Kim Miller Animalia fun returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As our community comes together to Let the Good Times Roll, there will be route and traffic impacts. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter [...] Explore Transit News
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis Project Overview The City of Asheville is launching the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) to improve public transit services and align resources with community needs. This project will analyze ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short- and long-term strategies for enhancing the ART transit system. The project will identify techniques [...]
Shiloh Bus Shelter Replacement Overview The purpose of this project is to replace a community-designed bus shelter in the Shiloh neighborhood near the intersection of Shiloh Road and Kent Street. More Information Contact Information Jessica Morriss, Assistant Director, Transportation Department Nicole George, Project Manager, Capital Management Department
Appreciating ART transit employees on National Transit Employee Appreciation Day Posted on March 18, 2025 by Jessica Hughes March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of Asheville Rides Transit (ART) employees who keep our community moving. When Tropical Storm Helene hit, ART became a vital lifeline for a city in crisis. With no potable water, widespread flooding, and impassable roads, ART’s swift actions ensured residents could [...]
Free WiFi now available on ART transit buses Posted on March 4, 2025 by Christy Edwards The City of Asheville is excited to announce that free WiFi is now available on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses, making it easier for riders to stay connected while on the go. This new service is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public transportation and improving the rider experience and is implemented [...]
Mardi Gras Parade returns on Sunday, March 2 Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by Kim Miller Animalia fun returns to downtown Asheville on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As our community comes together to Let the Good Times Roll, there will be route and traffic impacts. Times and Routes 10:00 a.m. Line up and float assembly begins on Southside Avenue between Biltmore and Short Coxe Avenue 3:05 p.m. Traditional Step Off The parade will enter [...]
