INTERCITY SERVICE

Intercity Service

 

Shawnee MTD provides regularly scheduled trips from various locations within our district to Carbondale and Cape Girardeau, offering access to shopping, employment, and connections to other transportation services, specifically for routes originating from Cairo, Illinois.

Please note that we can only transport riders to a designated drop-off location in both Carbondale and Cape Girardeau. Once at this drop-off point, it is the rider’s responsibility to coordinate with Jackson County Mass Transit District and Cape Transit Authority for further transportation within those areas. Shawnee MTD will not provide drop-offs at other locations in these cities, as they are outside our service area.

We have coordinated with Jackson County Transit and Cape Girardeau Transit to ensure minimal wait times for transfers at the designated drop-off points. To help make travel more affordable, Jackson County Transit accepts the Shawnee MTD monthly pass for transportation within Jackson County. Cape Girardeau also offers a free fixed-route service.

Please remember that our inter-city routes require a 24-hour reservation. Review the list of transportation providers below, and feel free to contact us for more information on how we can best serve your transportation needs.

*** Please note that all of our Inter-City routes require 24 hour reservation ***

Transportation Providers

Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CTA)
573-335-5533
cgcta.com

South Central Transit (SCT)
1-800-660-7433
southcentraltransit.org

Jackson County Mass Transit District (JCMTD)
866-884-7433
jcmtd.com

Paducah Area Transit System (PATS)
270-444-8700
paducahtransit.com

Amtrak – Carbondale
618-457-3388
amtrak.com

Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD)
618-253-8761
ridesmtd.com 

Riding with us is easy.

1.

CALL DISPATCH

To schedule a ride, simply contact dispatch at 866-577-6278. A dispatcher is standing by to talk with you and discuss your transportation needs. Requests for transportation should be made 24-48 hours in advance.

2.

TELL US YOUR DESTINATION

Let the dispatcher know who, when, where you are and where you’d like to go. Be prepared to let them know how many people will be riding and if you need a return trip.

3.

WAIT PATIENTLY

You’ve done all you need to do! Relax, wait patiently and let us take care of the scheduling. Be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time. Remember, same day service is not guaranteed and 24 hour notice is required for our Inter-City Routes (Cairo to Carbondale and Cairo to Cape)

4.

ENJOY YOUR RIDE!

Enjoy the ride! Our clean fleet of vehicles are well maintained on site via an experienced crew of mechanics and state of the art facility. You can count on us when you need us the most!

Riding with us is easy.

1.

CALL DISPATCH

To schedule a ride, simply contact dispatch at 866-577-6278. A dispatcher is standing by to talk with you and discuss your transportation needs. Requests for transportation should be made 24-48 hours in advance.

2.

TELL US YOUR DESTINATION

Let the dispatcher know who, when, where you are and where you’d like to go. Be prepared to let them know how many people will be riding and if you need a return trip.

3.

WAIT PATIENTLY

You’ve done all you need to do! Relax, wait patiently and let us take care of the scheduling. Be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time. Remember, same day service is not guaranteed and 24 hour notice is required for our Inter-City Routes (Cairo to Carbondale and Cairo to Cape)

4.

ENJOY YOUR RIDE!

Enjoy the ride! Our clean fleet of vehicles are well maintained on site via an experienced crew of mechanics and state of the art facility. You can count on us when you need us the most!

Purchase a monthly pass!

BENEFITS:
Shawnee Mass Transit District bus pass