JAX Mass Transit
A JAX bus seen on January 2026 | |
| Formerly | Jackson County Mass Transit District (2002-2024) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Commenced operation | 2002 |
| Headquarters | 975 Charles Rd |
| Service area | Jackson County, Illinois |
| Service type | Bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 5 |
| Hubs | Southern Illinois Multimodal Station |
| Fleet | 26 buses 3 paratransit vans |
| Annual ridership | 110,175 (2023) |
| Website | ridejax.com |
JAX Mass Transit is a provider of mass transportation in Carbondale, Illinois with five routes serving the region. They also operate Saluki Express, which provides transportation to the students and staff of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. As of 2023, the system provided 110,175 rides over 23,615 annual vehicle revenue hours with the JAX themselves claiming 26 buses of varying size as well as 3 paratransit vans. The service provided by JAX in Carbondale is complemented by Rides Mass Transit District, South Central Illinois Mass Transit District, and Shawnee Mass Transit District.