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How to get from Downtown Station to Austin, TX by bus and light rail?

From Downtown Station to Austin, TX by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown Station to Austin, TX in Austin, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 550 light rail from Downtown Station station to Highland Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 350 bus and finally take the 383 bus from Research/Lamar station to Research/Riata Apts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

92min$6.00
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 350350
Bus - 383383
Walk to Austin, TX
Leaves from Downtown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Lakeline Station Nb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Highland Station
    ID 5537
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6413 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall)
    ID 5602
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    350 North Lamar Transit Center Nb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Lamar Transit Center
    ID 6400
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Research/Lamar
    ID 5071
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    383 Lakeline Station Nb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research/Riata Apts
    ID 3812
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Austin, TX
    Walk to
    Austin, TX
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown Station to Austin, TX by bus and light rail via 550, 1 and 383

To get from Downtown Station to Austin, TX in Austin, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 550 light rail from Downtown Station station to Crestview Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 383 bus from North Lamar Transit Center station to Research/Riata Apts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

92min$6.00
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 11
Bus - 383383
Walk to Austin, TX
Leaves from Downtown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Lakeline Station Nb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Crestview Station
    ID 5538
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crestview Station (Nb)
    ID 5860
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 Tech Ridge Park & Ride Nb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Lamar Transit Center
    ID 6400
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Lamar Transit Center
    ID 6400
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    383 Lakeline Station Nb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research/Riata Apts
    ID 3812
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Austin, TX
    Walk to
    Austin, TX
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Station to Austin, TX

The distance between Downtown Station, Austin and Austin, TX, Austin is approximately 16.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Station to Austin, TX by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Austin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Station

Downtown Station is located at Downtown Station, Austin and the nearest public transit station is 391 Trinity St.

Bus stations close to Downtown Station:

  • 391 Trinity St
  • Brush Square Nb (Trinity/4th)
  • Brush Square Sb (San Jacinto/5th)

Public transit stations close to Austin, TX, Austin

Austin, TX is located at Austin, TX, Austin and the nearest public transit station is Research/Technology.

Bus stations close to Austin, TX:

  • Research/Technology
  • Pavilion Park And Ride
  • 12574 Research/Jollyville

Alternative route from Downtown Station to Austin, TX by bus and light rail via 550, 1 and 383

To get from Downtown Station to Austin, TX in Austin, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 550 light rail from Downtown Station station to Crestview Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 383 bus from North Lamar Transit Center station to Research/Riata Apts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

92min$6.00
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 11
Bus - 383383
Walk to Austin, TX
Leaves from Downtown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Lakeline Station Nb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Crestview Station
    ID 5538
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crestview Station (Nb)
    ID 5860
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 Tech Ridge Park & Ride Nb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Lamar Transit Center
    ID 6400
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Lamar Transit Center
    ID 6400
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    383 Lakeline Station Nb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research/Riata Apts
    ID 3812
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Austin, TX
    Walk to
    Austin, TX
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Station to Austin, TX?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 350, Bus line 383.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Station to Austin, TX?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 1, Bus line 383.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Station and Austin, TX in Austin?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Station to Austin, TX in Austin?

    The 550 light rail line goes from 550 Lakeline Station Nb station near Downtown Station to Highland Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Highland Station station near Austin, TX in Austin

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Station to Austin, TX in Austin by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown Station and Austin, TX in Austin by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Station to get to Austin, TX in Austin?

    Get on the 550 light rail from the 550 Lakeline Station Nb station near Downtown Station in Austin.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Station and Austin, TX in Austin?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown Station to Austin, TX?

    The ride from Downtown Station to Austin, TX costs $6.00.