TOWN SERVICES
Bus Schedule
There is currently no bus route available in Lake Lure. If you desire to have bus service, then contact the Transit Administration of Rutherford County (TARC) office at 828-288-1830, and they will assist you.
The Transit Administration of Rutherford County (TARC) bus office cancelled the Lake Lure route because there were no riders, but is willing to start up the route again if there are riders that will use the system.
The bus route makes two round trips to Lake Lure/Chimney Rock, seven days per week. This helps those who have a little trouble getting back and forth to town. The TARC bus also interconnects with the Tri-City Route that makes 144 stops Monday through Friday. This makes it easy to shop at Wal-Mart, take advantage of the Senior Center Pharmacy, visit friends at Rutherford Hospital, or take a class at the community college.
Departures from Lake Lure/Chimney Rock will be made from the Lake Lure Community Center. The fare is only $1.00 (Please have the exact amount, because the driver does not make change).
The following is a schedule as of now (all times are approximate). The last stop before heading to Lake Lure/Chimney Rock will be at Wal-mart.For more information, please call Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 at 828-288-1830.
Depart Wal-Mart 8:00 AM
Arrive Lake Lure Community Center 9:00 AM
Depart Lake Lure Community Center 9:15 AM
Depart Rutherford Senior Center 10:12 AM
Arrive Wal-Mart 10:15 AM
Depart Wal-Mart 5:15 PM
Depart Rutherford Senior Center 5:18 PM
Arrive Lake Lure Community Center 6:15 PM
Depart Lake Lure Community Center 6:30 PM
Arrive Wal-Mart 7:30 PM