Service for SXSW 2026: March 12-18
One of the largest events held in Austin. And CapMetro can get you there.
Whether you’re discovering new films, enjoying live music or attending the tech events, there’s something for everyone at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Skip the car rental and parking headaches by riding public transit around downtown.
Our routes also take you to the free, family-friendly community concerts at Lady Bird Lake on March 15. And Kids ride FREE!
Use the Umo app to purchase passes and the Transit app or online Trip Planner to get step-by-step directions.
Easy Trip Planning
For real-time route information, use the
Transit app or our online Trip Planner!
CapMetro Service during SXSW
CapMetro Rail
Rail is running special extended service during SXSW. We are extending Rail service until 2:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday (March 13 and 14). Rail will also run until midnight every other night of the festival, including Sunday!
| First Southbound train | Trains run every | Last Northbound train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5:41a.m. (from Leander) | 30-60 mins | 2:30 a.m. |
| Saturday | 9:52 a.m. (from Lakeline) | 37 mins | 2:22 a.m. |
| Sunday | 9:52 a.m. (from Lakeline) | 37 mins | 12:31 a.m. |
| First Southbound train | Trains run every | Last Northbound train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Wed | 5:41a.m. (from Leander) | 30–60 mins | 12:30 a.m. |
CapMetro Rapid
Rapid 800, 801, 803 and 837 are bus lines that make limited stops and run until 12:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday, 12:00 a.m. Saturday and 11:30 p.m. Sundays.
801 N Lamar/S Congress | From | Buses run every | Until |
| Mon-Fri | 7:00p | 15–20 mins | 12:30a |
| Saturday | 7:00p | 15–20 mins | 12:00a |
| Sunday | 7:00p | 15-20 mins | 11:30p |
800 Pleasant Valley Line | From | Buses anticipated to run every | Until |
| Mon-Fri | 5 a.m. | 20 mins | 10 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 30 mins | 12:30 a.m. | |
| Saturday | 6 a.m. | 20 mins | 8 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 30 mins | Midnight | |
| Sunday | 6 a.m. | 20 mins | 7 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 30 mins | 11:30 p.m. |
The following Bus routes can can also take you around downtown and East Austin:
Night Owl Buses
Night Owl buses will operate regular service from midnight to 3 a.m. You can board the bus at 6th and Congress. A single
ride on the Night Owl costs $1.25. Night Owl Route 483 now serves the airport for late-night flights!
| WEEKDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS | |||
| From | Buses Run Every | Until | |
| 481 North Lamar from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 20 mins | 3:10a |
| 483 Riverside from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 35 mins | 3:05a |
| 484 South Lamar from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 35 mins | 3:05a |
| 485 Cameron from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 35 mins | 3:05a |
| 486 South Congress from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 30 mins | 3:10a |
Getting There by Bike
You can rent and return a Bikeshare at any of our 73 bikeshare stations to get around downtown. Check the Bikeshare app to create an account and see where you can dock or grab bikes.
Airport Service
Get to and from the airport on Route 20 Manor Road/Riverside. Conveniently running every 15 minutes. Look for the neon guitar bus stop on the lower level.
Easy Trip Planning
For real-time route information, use the
Transit app or our online Trip Planner!
Pay fare for all services with the Umo app
Add money on the Umo app & pay per ride. Load your wallet with debit card, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Digital payments have automatic daily and monthly fare caps.
Tap to Pay on CapMetro Bus
Simply tap a contactless credit/debit card or payment-enabled phone or watch to bus scanners!
Tap to pay riders only need to pay for 2 rides in a service day before they meet the daily cap. After that, remaining rides are free in that service day.