Routes

East to west, north to south, our buses travel to all corners of Jackson County. Find the fixed-route, rural route, or ADA paratransit service to take you swiftly and safely to your destination.

Fixed Routes


Through our fixed-route travel option, JAX buses operated by trained, experienced drivers travel a consistent route for consistent hours, 7 days a week. Refer to our route map to find the stop nearest you.

Saluki Route

Hours: 6:30AM to 7:26PM
Days of Operation: Monday — Friday
Fares: $2.00

Formerly known as the Grand Loop, the Saluki Route is a 30-minute loop that gets students to and from campus. Focused primarily along Grand Avenue, this route hits all the main housing areas in this area, as well as all the main locations on campus

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Saluki Route

Nile Route

Hours: 7:00AM to 7:12PM
Days of Operation: Monday — Friday
Fares: $2.00

Formerly known as the South Route, the Nile Route is a loop that gets students to and from campus from the south side of Carbondale. For those with housing south of campus, this route will bring you right to the center of campus.

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Nile Route

Sahara Route

Hours: 7:05AM to 7:24PM
Days of Operation: Monday — Sunday
Fares: $2.00

The Sahara Route will get travelers around campus and to the east side of Carbondale including stops at the Carbondale Community High School, and several shopping locations including Kroger, Walmart and Dollar Tree.

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Sahara Route

Pyramid Route

Hours: 7:32AM to 7:24PM
Days of Operation: Monday — Sunday
Fares: $2.00

The Pyramid Route will get travelers around campus and out to the west side of Carbondale including stops at the Southern Illinois Airport, home of the Glen Poshard Transportation Education Center, and Murdale Shopping Center.

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Pyramid Route

Big Muddy Route

Hours: 7:55AM to 3:55PM
Days of Operation: Monday — Friday
Fares: $2.00

The Big Muddy route covers the east and west side of Carbondale before connecting with Murphysboro.  Offering access to shopping, parks, county government facilities and health care.  This route also connects rural Jackson County to Carbondale with two separate connections to the Saluki Express.

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Big Muddy Route

Saluki Night Shuttle

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Hours: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Days of Operation: Monday – Saturday
Fare: $2.00

JAX has partnered with SIUC to provide a micro-transit service to the Carbondale Area. This micro-transit service enhances community safety by offering reliable public transportation across SIUC campus and Carbondale after dark. The Saluki Night Shuttle reduces the risks associated with walking alone at night, promotes well-being, and fosters a secure campus environment, ensuring students and community members feel safe when traveling between locations.

Rides aboard the Saluki Night Shuttle may be scheduled through the CTS Rider Portal App available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

This app is only for the Saluki Night Shuttle.  How to create a Ride Request? Click Here.  How to Cancel a Ride Request? Click Here.  How to Edit a Ride Request?  Click Here.

Paratransit

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Murphysboro Service Area:

Days of Operation: Monday — Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM –5:00 PM
Fares: $2.00

 

Carbondale Service Area:

Days of Operation: Monday — Sunday
Hours: 7:00 AM –7:30 PM
Fares: $2.00

 

JAX’s ADA Paratransit service is an origin to destination service provided to disabled and elderly citizens. It is a shared ride, public transportation service for individuals who, because of the effects of their disabilities or limiting conditions, are not able to ride a regular fixed route bus.

Rural Routes — Multiple

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Fares: $2.00

JAX’s Rural Routes provide essential connections from small towns to larger cities. These services enable residents to access Murphysboro and Carbondale City amenities, such as healthcare, shopping, and employment opportunities. Reliable and affordable, rural transit ensures everyone can enjoy the benefits of urban areas without needing personal transportation.

These routes are designed to connect rural Jackson County to the Big Muddy and Saluki Express routes.  Service is limited so please plan your trip ahead.  Routes only run certain days to certain parts of rural Jackson County.  Depending upon your desired location you may need to transfer to another JAX bus.  There is a morning trip to get you to the JAX’s fixed route system and a late afternoon trip to get you back.

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Not sure which route is right for you? Learn more about our busing options including our rural route and paratransit services.

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