How to get from Leander to Austin by bus and light rail?

From Leander to Austin by bus and light rail

To get from Leander to Austin in Austin, take the 550 light rail from Leander Park & Ride station to Highland Station station. Next, take the 350 bus from 6402 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall) station to Acc Riverside @ Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Austin on the Moovit app.

104min
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 350350
Walk to Austin
Leaves from Leander Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Leander
  • 2
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Downtown Station Sb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Highland Station
    ID 5537
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6402 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall)
    ID 5603
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    350 Acc Riverside Sb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acc Riverside @ Grove
    ID 6439
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Austin
    Walk to
    Austin
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leander to Austin by bus and light rail via 550, 1517X and 217

To get from Leander to Austin you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 550 light rail from Leander Park & Ride station to Plaza Saltillo Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1517X bus and finally take the 217 bus from East Side Plaza station to Hogan/Community station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Austin on the Moovit app.

106min
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 1517X1517X
Bus - 217217
Walk to Austin
Leaves from Leander Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Leander
  • 2
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Downtown Station Sb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Plaza Saltillo Station
    ID 5535
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th & Comal St
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1517X1517X
    Wait for bus
    1517X
    To Austin Eastside Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastside Bus Plaza Bay A
    ID 6158
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Side Plaza
    ID 6459
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    217 Acc Riverside Sb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hogan/Community
    ID 832
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Austin
    Walk to
    Austin
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leander to Austin

The distance between Leander and Austin is approximately 35.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leander to Austin by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Austin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Leander to Austin

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Leander to Austin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leander) and destination (Austin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leander to Austin by bus and light rail via 550, 1517X and 217

To get from Leander to Austin you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 550 light rail from Leander Park & Ride station to Plaza Saltillo Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1517X bus and finally take the 217 bus from East Side Plaza station to Hogan/Community station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Austin on the Moovit app.

106min
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 1517X1517X
Bus - 217217
Walk to Austin
Leaves from Leander Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Leander
  • 2
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Downtown Station Sb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Plaza Saltillo Station
    ID 5535
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th & Comal St
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1517X1517X
    Wait for bus
    1517X
    To Austin Eastside Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastside Bus Plaza Bay A
    ID 6158
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Side Plaza
    ID 6459
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    217 Acc Riverside Sb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hogan/Community
    ID 832
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Austin
    Walk to
    Austin
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leander to Austin?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 350.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leander to Austin?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 1517X, Bus line 217.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Leander and Austin in Austin?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Leander to Austin in Austin?

    The 550 light rail line goes from 550 Downtown Station Sb station near Leander in Austin to Highland Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Highland Station station near Austin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leander to Austin in Austin by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Leander and Austin by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Leander to get to Austin in Austin?

    Get on the 550 light rail from the 550 Downtown Station Sb station near Leander in Austin.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Leander and Austin in Austin?

    Get off the light rail at the Highland Station stop, which is closest to Austin.

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