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Stay connected with CATA on the go!

Transit App

Download Transit for CATA resources in an easy-to-use app. Enjoy access to:

Bus Tracker

  • See buses in real time and find nearby stops.

Service Alerts

  • Keep on top of schedule changes, detours and unexpected surprises.

Upcoming Departures

  • See upcoming arrivals, or view the full schedule.

Trip Companion

  • Tap GO for step-by-step transit directions and notifications about when to leave for your trip and when to get off. 

Download on the App Store Download on Google Play

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CATAnow

Gain immediate access to real-time departures at your fingertips. Want to know exactly when your bus departs?

By Text Message

  1. Locate the bus stop number located on the lower CATAnow sign at every permanent bus stop or online here.

  2. Text your stop number to 76123. After about a minute, you will receive the next real-time arrival time for bus routes serving that stop.

  3. For a bus stop that serves multiple CATA routes, you can choose a particular route by adding the route number to the end of the Stop ID number. For example, to see only the Route 8 departure times from stop 3524, text 3524-08 for information.

By Email

  1. Locate the bus stop number located on the lower CATAnow sign at every permanent bus stop or online here.

  2. Email your stop number to catanow@cata.org. 

  3. For a bus stop that serves multiple CATA routes, you can choose a particular route by adding the route number to the end of the stop number. For example, to see only the Route 8 departure times from stop 3524, your email subject line should be 3524-08 for information.