CapMetro Bus
The workhorse of the network — frequent MetroRapid lines up and down the corridors.
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Getting Around Austin
CapMetro buses and the MetroRail Red Line are the backbone of getting around Austin, MetroBike covers short hops, and Austin-Bergstrom sits ten minutes southeast of downtown. Below: live service status, every mode explained, and airport routes.
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Ways to Travel
MetroRail
Red Line commuter rail from Leander through downtown to the airport corridor.
MetroRapid
Limited-stop buses on the busiest routes, with level boarding and off-board fares.
MetroBike
Docked bike share with classic bikes and e-bikes across central Austin.
Walking
Downtown, South Congress and East Austin are compact and very walkable.
Airports
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), with CapMetro and ride-hail connections.
How Do I Get from the Airport to Downtown?
| Airport | Best route to Downtown | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) | CapMetro Route 20 runs from the airport to downtown; ride-hail and taxis take about 15–25 minutes. | ~15–25 min to Downtown |
Do I Need a Car in Austin?
It depends on where you are. In central Austin — Downtown, South Congress, East Austin — transit, MetroBike and ride-hail cover almost everything, and parking downtown is metered and expensive. For outer neighborhoods and hill country day trips, a car or a mix of transit and ride-hail is the practical choice.
Transit Map
Transit map
Source & last updated
Service status is drawn from CapMetro and City of Austin public feeds. General routing guidance above is editorial and independently maintained.
Last updated: November 6, 2026
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