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Capital Metro offers a wide range of services
to its riders — whether they’re commuting to
work or school, going out for a night on the town
or just enjoying the relaxation of not being behind
the wheel in Austin’s traffic.
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MetroBus
Capital Metro buses provide a clean, inexpensive and reliable way to get around
Central Texas. Commute to work, meet up with friends or simply explore the city with
routes serving local neighborhoods, universities, downtown and other popular destinations.
MetroBus includes Routes 1–99, 200–490 and UT Shuttles.
Swipe to Ride
New Blue UT Shuttle Buses!
UT Riders, board from the front
entrance and swipe UT ID to ride.
UT Shuttles
E-Bus
Night Owls
Conveniently travel to
and from the University of
Texas. Students, faculty
and staff ride free with
their UT ID.
For schedules,
see pages 154–157
Three E-Bus (Entertainment
Bus) routes operate each
fall and spring, when more
UT students are on campus.
Ride E-Buses between
popular student housing
neighborhoods and
downtown between
midnight and 3 a.m.
Thursday–Saturday nights.
For schedules,
see pages 136–138
Night Owl buses operate
from midnight until 3 a.m.
Monday–Saturday nights,
traveling between popular
late-night destinations
on 6th Street and local
neighborhoods every
20 to 30 minutes.
For schedules,
see pages 143–147
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MetroRapid
Hop aboard the newest addition to the Capital Metro family of services.
The mix of new vehicles, stations and technologies deliver a more convenient,
productive and flexible ride on two routes serving the best of Austin.
For schedules, see pages 158–159
• Route 801 connects Tech Ridge to Southpark Meadows via UT and downtown.
• Route 803 connects The Domain to Westgate via UT and downtown.
MetroRapid Features
• Priority Service: MetroRapid helps you make the most out of your time.
• Special technology on vehicles allows them to catch more green lights to
stay on schedule. Within downtown, transit-priority lanes are available to get
you to your destination faster.
• Free Wi-Fi
• Multiple-Door Boarding
• Real-Time Arrival*
• Digital signage at every MetroRapid station shows you the exact wait time
until your ride arrives. You can also access this information from
capmetro.org, the CapMetro mobile app and the GO Line at 512-474-1200.
* Real-time information refreshes within 90 seconds. Traffic conditions may apply.
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Austin
Convention
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Barton Springs Rd
OLTORF WEST
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Congress Ave
AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER
Auditorium Shores/
Palmer Events Ctr
11th St
Downtown
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SEAHOLM
LEGEND
Capitol
Complex
13th St
ACC Rio Grande
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History Museum
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Stassney Ln
LITTLE TEXAS
Westgate
Mall
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Southpark Meadows
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SOUTHPARK
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MetroAirport,
Flyer & Limited Routes
MetroAirport
Hop onto a MetroAirport bus for a straight shot between downtown Austin and
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. With buses leaving every 30 minutes,
riders have direct access to the Capitol, business and entertainment districts,
restaurants, museums, the University of Texas and popular area hotels.
MetroAirport is a great option for locals and visitors alike.
For schedules, see pages 77–79
Flyer & Limited Routes
Routes 100–171 offer fast, convenient service to and from some neighborhoods
and popular downtown destinations. These routes feature limited stops to keep
people moving. For schedules, see pages 80–87
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MetroExpress
MetroExpress offers service between Park & Ride lots and
the UT campus, State Capitol Complex and downtown-area
offices with routes 935–990. Ride MetroExpress and catch up
on e-mail or surf the web with free Wi-Fi on most routes.
For schedules, see pages 160–166
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MetroRail
It’s the comfortable, reliable way to reach your destination.
Relax and enjoy the ride.
Why fight traffic on your commute to and from work when you can use the time
for something you’d rather be doing instead? Board a MetroRail train and watch
the scenery, read, catch up with a friend or surf the web with free onboard Wi-Fi.
MetroRail’s 32-mile route is designed to take you to and from your destination
in central, north, northwest, or east Austin and Leander. Whether you are
commuting to work downtown, headed to UT or moving between any of the
nine stations on the line, MetroRail is the comfortable, reliable way to get where
you’re going. For schedules, see pages 152–153
Beginning October 2016,
MetroRail Ticket Vending
Machines will no longer
accept debit and credit cards
Catch a Rail Connector bus
Night Rail service
Most MetroRail stations are served
by bus routes that can take you to
your final destination, so you can ride
the train and then seamlessly catch
a quick bus ride to major employers,
shopping and education destinations.
MetroRail trains run until midnight
on Friday and Saturday nights. Enjoy
Austin’s happening downtown core or
destinations at any of the stops along
the line. On Saturdays, trains begin
service at 4 p.m. The last train leaves
Downtown Station at midnight both
Friday and Saturday nights. Regular
fares apply.
Connector buses will be waiting for
you when you arrive via MetroRail at
the MLK, Jr. (Routes 464 and 465) and
Kramer (Route 466) stations.
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MetroAccess
A door-to-door, shared-ride service for riders with ADA-eligible
disabilities who cannot always use the accessible fixed-route
buses due to barriers. Visit capmetro.org/MetroAccess for
more information.
Capital Metropolitan
Transportation Authority
MetroAccess
Riders’ Guide
Effective October 2014
REQUEST A COPY OF THE
METROACCESS RIDERS’ GUIDE
View a digital version of the MetroAccess
Riders’ Guide or request an accessible format
by calling 512-852-7272 or emailing
[email protected]
New automated telephone system—
available 24 hours a day—offering real-time
trip booking, trip confirmation and estimated
vehicle arrival times.
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DOES YOUR COMPANY
PARTICIPATE IN THE
METROWORKS PROGRAM?
Enroll Your Company and Get Moving
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Introducing
It’s easy to make your company a MetroWorks partner. Visit capmetro.org/metroworks/agreement
to complete and sign a simple application form on our website. An authorized Capital Metro
representative can help you establish an account, figure out the best transit package for your
employees’ needs and send you the necessary order forms to place your first order.
Capital Metro accepts checks, MasterCard and Visa, but not AMEX. We deliver passes to your
company free of charge. Please allow two working days for delivery.
Tools to Get Going
If not, ask your employer about joining to get discounted passes. Find
out more by viewing our e-brochure
at capmetro.org/metroworks.
MetroWorks provides companies the communication tools
and training they need to get employees riding and saving,
stress-free:
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EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION
BENEFITS PROGRAM
Customizable announcement letters to email employees
Frequently-asked questions
Program brochure
Free information sessions at your company
Customized CapMetro “Plan Your Trip” widget for your website and the CapMetro App
Here to Help
For more information on MetroWorks,
our multi-modal program and discounted
passes, please contact:
Walter Petticrew
Capital Metro Business Development
[email protected]
512-369-6249
Capital Metro Transit Store
209 West 9th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-369-6052
Hours:
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed holidays
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Catch the savings and benefits!
MetroWorks
Capital Metro also offers transit savings for businesses,
employees and students through its MetroWorks employer
and higher education pass programs, including the University
of Texas, Austin Community College and Travis County.
To find out if you qualify for a discounted fare,
visit capmetro.org/metroworks.
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