A map of Route 99 in Port Aransas, a new Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority line that will take the ferry. The shuttle will have priority boarding, cutting wait time for passengers. Courtesy illustration
There’s a new way to get to the beach and Port Aransas without having to wait in long lines at the ferry. The Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority recently opened Route 99, which adds a ferry trip to Route 94. The new shuttle will be given priority boarding on the ferry, eliminating long waits for passengers.
“This shuttle will allow for more mobility for all people in Port Aransas, in particular the workers who may not possess their own vehicles,” said Kelly Coughlin, RTA director of marketing, in a statement. “We also believe that this shuttle will help provide more mobility to tourists who don’t want to drive in this area.”
The route does not service Aransas Pass, so if coming to the line from that direction, drivers can park their vehicles on the mainland side or come to the bus stop via cab or ride-hailing service. Bus fare for Route 99 is 25 cents.
So far, the route, which runs daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., will only operate in the summer. RTA will look at ridership numbers and evaluate whether or not to keep the ferry crossing open year-round.
Currently, the route has two stops only: the mainland park and ride and the corner of Access Road 1A and 11th Street in Port Aransas.
