Buses provide curb-to-curb service with 24-hour advance reservation for residents of rural Ingham County.

Call (517) 394-4178 or toll-free (800) 322-1390 by 5:00 PM the day before your trip to reserve your ride. Trips for Monday must be reserved by 5:00 PM Friday.

Hours/Service Area

Service operates Monday - Friday 7 AM to 6 PM. No weekend service.

Fares & Passes

Fares	Rural Service Advance Reservation (All Areas)
	Up to 10 miles	Over 10 miles
Regular	$2.25	$3.25
Discounted*	$1.00	$1.50
Children**	FREE	FREE

*	Discounted Fares
	Medicare cardholders Students - with valid college or CATA Student ID Card (ID not required for students 12 years and under) Seniors (62 years+) with valid CATAClub Card Persons with Disabilities with valid CATAClub or ADA Card
**	Children (Under 42" tall, with an adult)

Please have the exact fare ready when boarding the bus, as drivers are not allowed to make change.

Punch Passes

Punch passes are available in increments of 10 one-way rides for all three CATA Rural Services. Pass prices are in accordance with the fare structure outlined in the chart above. Call (517) 394-4178 for more information and for punch pass distribution locations, or purchase passes online.

Transfers

You can make transfers between CATA Rural Services and other CATA services. Ask your driver for a transfer as you pay the fare upon boarding.

Transferring to an equal or lower fare service is free. When transferring to a higher fare service, the difference in fares must be paid when you board.