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Helpful Hints on How to Ride

Take Capital Metro and leave the driving to us.

  1. Plan your trip: Capital Metro makes it easy to figure out how to get where you need to go.
    • Online: You can get a custom itinerary in seconds using either Capital Metro’s Trip Planner or Google Transit. All you need to begin is the address of where you are, the address or cross streets of where you want to go and when you wish to arrive.
    • Read the book: All route information is conveniently packaged in Capital Metro schedule books, which are available for $1 at HEB stores in the Austin area or at the Capital Metro Transit Store at 323 Congress Avenue. PDF files for each of the pages from the schedule book are available for free here.
    • Make a call: One quick way to get route and schedule information is to call the Capital Metro GO Line at 474-1200. You can give the GO Line representative your location, destination and desired arrival time, and you'll get all the information you need to make your trip.
    • Check the bus: Often, you'll find maps and schedules right at the bus stop or even on the bus. Capital Metro Bus operators are also a helpful resource as you travel.
  2. Stop at the stop: Bus stops are marked with route numbers of the buses that serve the location. Buses will display their route numbers, names and their final destination in a lighted sign above the windshield. Signal the bus driver to stop by standing or waving as the bus approaches.
  3. Take a seat: You may take any open seat on the bus, but note that the front seats are reserved for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Open your book, put on your iPod, and relax – we’ll get you where you’re going!


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2910 East 5th Street | Austin, Texas 78702 | (512) 389-7400
Specific Route Information | (512) 474-1200 | (800) 474-1201