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 ServicesRelated Projects 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. Happening Now This project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working to engineer and estimate the cost of a bus shelter that is as close to the original design as [...] Explore Related ProjectsTransit News Bring a bike on a Bus Posted on June 12, 2024 by Kim Miller Learn how to use the ART transit bus bike racks - watch this instructional video City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule Posted on May 23, 2024May 29, 2024 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day [...] Free Bus Fare & Travel Training event on May 13, 2024 Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by Jessica Hughes Free Bus Fare The City of Asheville is partnering with Strive Beyond and the Land of Sky Regional Council to provide free transit on May 13, 2024 in recognition of Strive Not to Drive Week. Passengers will not be required to pay bus fare on any Asheville [...] Explore Transit News
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
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. Happening Now This project is currently in the design phase. Staff is working to engineer and estimate the cost of a bus shelter that is as close to the original design as [...]
Bring a bike on a Bus Posted on June 12, 2024 by Kim Miller Learn how to use the ART transit bus bike racks - watch this instructional video
City of Asheville offices close Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day; know your services schedule Posted on May 23, 2024May 29, 2024 by Kim Miller The City of Asheville offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27, a federally designated holiday that honors military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, and the Veterans Council will host a Memorial Day [...]
Free Bus Fare & Travel Training event on May 13, 2024 Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 by Jessica Hughes Free Bus Fare The City of Asheville is partnering with Strive Beyond and the Land of Sky Regional Council to provide free transit on May 13, 2024 in recognition of Strive Not to Drive Week. Passengers will not be required to pay bus fare on any Asheville [...]
