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CapMetro's Service to UT

UT students, faculty and staff ride most CapMetro services for free with a valid ID.

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Your Valid ID is the Key!

UT ID holders ride must swipe a valid ID on Bus and show their ID on other services.

First-time rider? Learn how to read our bus stop signs to become a pro in no time!

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Use Transit app

Plan your trip, get real-time bus locations & service alerts. On iPhone and Android.

Call the GO Line at 512-474-1200 for schedules, trip planning and general assistance.

Explore CapMetro services:

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UT Shuttles

The UT Shuttle buses operate when classes are in session from Monday to Friday and Sunday (they operate on Saturdays during finals). The shuttle system is free with a UT ID and open to the general public at Local fare.

Click the image below to see the latest UT shuttles schedules, maps and upcoming holidays or events that affect service.

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UT Shuttle Routes

NameDescription
640 Forty AcresCirculates traveling clockwise around campus on San Jacinto, 21st, Guadalupe, Dean Keeton, Robert Dedman, 23rd, MLK, and University Ave.
642 West CampusCirculates traveling counter-clockwise, stopping at San Jacinto/23rd, Dean Keeton/Speedway, 27th/Whitis, 26th/Rio Grande, San Gabriel/25th, and Guadalupe/21st.
656 Intramural FieldsServes Speedway north of Dean Keeton, 46th, Guadalupe south of 51st, and the Intramural Fields.
661 Far WestServes Woodhollow, North Hills, Hart, and Greystone. Stops on campus at Dean Keeton/Whitis.
663 Lake AustinServes university housing at the Brackenridge, Gateway and Colorado Apts., Lake Austin Blvd., 5th and 6th St. west of Lamar Blvd. Stops on campus at 21st/Whitis.
670 Crossing PlaceServes Crossing Place north of Riverside Dr. Inbound stops at MLK/Red River, MLK/Trinity, San Jacinto/south of 21st and East Mall Fountain. Outbound stops at 15th/Brackenridge and Red River/School of Nursing.
672 Lake ShoreServes E. Riverside, South Pleasant Valley, Lakeshore Blvd, San Jacinto, and 23rd. Serves passengers along E. Riverside, South Pleasant Valley, and Lakeshore. The final destination on campus is 23rd and Trinity.

Alternative Service to UT Shuttles

Our High-Frequency Network comes at least Every 15-30 minutes, 7 days a week. And 6 of those routes directly serve the UT campus (Routes 7, 10, 20, 801 & 803). CapMetro Rapid 803 provides high frequency service between the Pickle Research building and the main campus.

Use the following chart to figure out what CapMetro bus to take instead of a shuttle. Please use our Trip Planner online or the Transit app to plan your trip:

If you ride this UT ShuttleTry this CapMetro Route
CP — Crossing Place (Route 670)20 — Manor/Riverside
FA — Forty Acres (Route 640)18 — MLK
FW — Far West (Route 661)30 — Barton Creek/Bull Creek
IF — Intramural Fields (Route 656)1 — Metric/South Congress
801 — North Lamar/South Congress
LA — Lake Austin (Route 663)

4 — 7th Street
18 — MLK

LS — Lakeshore (Route 672)20 — Riverside
NR — North Riverside (Route 670)20 — Riverside
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Park & Rides

Don't live near a direct bus? Drive to one of our Park & Rides and transit centers and hop on a bus to campus, all for free.

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Late Night Service

Out late? The Night Owl service operates year-round from midnight until 3 a.m. on Monday through Saturday nights and is free with a UT ID.

Buses run between popular destinations on 6th Street and local neighborhoods every 20 to 35 minutes, depending on the route. Visit Late Night Services for more details on specific routes.

481 Night Owl North Lamar
483 Night Owl Riverside (stops at the airport!)
484 Night Owl South Lamar
485 Night Owl Cameron
486 Night Owl South Congress

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More services

Your UT ID gets you free rides on other services such as our Rail, Pickup and all Bus routes. Plan your trip in the Transit app or online.

Bikeshare

Our Bikeshare stations are available at over 80 locations in central Austin, including the UT campus. Memberships include unlimited 30-minute rides and cost just $30/year for UT students and $60/year for staff.  

Apply for a discount membership

An icon depicting a bike with a lockHave a Bike of Your Own?
Every CapMetro vehicle has a bike rack! Or, you can pay just $1 a year for our secure bike shelters to park your bike at major transit centers and Rail stations.

Register for a Shelter

Ride CapMetro to the Fun

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Top 20 Places You Can Go from UT Campus

CapMetro’s high-frequency buses serve the campus and popular Austin areas every 15-30 minutes. Take the bus to concerts, internships or downtown for a night out. Here are a few ideas for places you can go!

View the Top 20 Destinations List

UT Game Day Bus Stop Map

CapMetro & Texas Football

CapMetro gets you to the tailgate and within walking distance of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on gameday.

View Game Day Bus Stops

 

Ride Safe

We recommend all riders follow these tips while on transit vehicles and when at our facilities.

  • Travel with a buddy at night.
  • Never cross in front of the bus.
  • Report unsafe or inappropriate behavior to CapMetro Public Safety dispatchers by calling 512-474-1200
  • Always use crosswalks when walking near train tracks.

 

 

Do you attend UT and have a qualifying disability?

Riders that qualify for our paratransit service, Access, must contact the Transit Store to pickup a CapMetro Reloadable Fare Card or download the Umo app and fill out this form to receive discounted fares. You cannot use both the Umo app and the Reloadable Fare Card, you must choose one.