How to get from Tower to Austin Texas by bus?

From Tower to Austin Texas by bus

To get from Tower to Austin Texas in Austin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1510 bus from Texas State University station to Carts San Marcos Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1510 bus and finally take the 7 bus from 8th Street Nb (Trinity/8th) station to 5815 Airport/Koenig station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15101510
Bus - 15101510
Bus - 77
Walk to Austin Texas
Leaves from Texas State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Texas State University
    ID 5004
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15101510
    Wait for bus
    1510
    To San Marcos
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carts San Marcos Station
    ID 5005
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 15101510
    Wait for bus
    1510
    To Austin East Side Bus Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    391 Trinity St
    ID 6172
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th Street Nb (Trinity/8th)
    ID 6315
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    7 Crestview Station Nb
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5815 Airport/Koenig
    ID 1797
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Austin Texas
    Walk to
    Austin Texas
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tower to Austin Texas by bus and light rail

To get from Tower to Austin Texas in Austin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 1510 bus from Texas State University station to Carts San Marcos Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1510 bus and finally take the 550 light rail from Downtown Station station to Highland Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15101510
Bus - 15101510
Light Rail - 550550
Walk to Austin Texas
Leaves from Texas State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Texas State University
    ID 5004
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15101510
    Wait for bus
    1510
    To San Marcos
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carts San Marcos Station
    ID 5005
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 15101510
    Wait for bus
    1510
    To Austin East Side Bus Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    391 Trinity St
    ID 6172
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Station
    ID 5534
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Howard Station Nb
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Highland Station
    ID 5537
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Austin Texas
    Walk to
    Austin Texas
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tower to Austin Texas

The distance between Tower, Austin and Austin Texas, Austin is approximately 38.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tower to Austin Texas by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Austin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tower

Tower is located at Tower, Austin and the nearest public transit station is Woods & Guadalupe.

Bus stations close to Tower:

  • Woods & Guadalupe
  • Undergraduate Academic Center
  • Woods Street

Public transit stations close to Austin Texas, Austin

Austin Texas is located at Austin Texas, Austin and the nearest public transit station is 6500 Jonathan Dr (Highland Mall).

Bus stations close to Austin Texas:

  • 6500 Jonathan Dr (Highland Mall)
  • 105 Highland Mall/Jonathan
  • 6402 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall)

Related Routes

From Tower to Austin Texas by bus and light rail

To get from Tower to Austin Texas in Austin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 1510 bus from Texas State University station to Carts San Marcos Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1510 bus and finally take the 550 light rail from Downtown Station station to Highland Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15101510
Bus - 15101510
Light Rail - 550550
Walk to Austin Texas
Leaves from Texas State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Texas State University
    ID 5004
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15101510
    Wait for bus
    1510
    To San Marcos
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carts San Marcos Station
    ID 5005
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 15101510
    Wait for bus
    1510
    To Austin East Side Bus Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    391 Trinity St
    ID 6172
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Downtown Station
    ID 5534
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 550550
    Wait for light rail
    550
    550 Howard Station Nb
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Highland Station
    ID 5537
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Austin Texas
    Walk to
    Austin Texas
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tower to Austin Texas?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 1510, Bus line 1510, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tower to Austin Texas?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 1510, Bus line 1510, Light Rail line 550.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tower and Austin Texas in Austin?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tower to Austin Texas in Austin?

    The 1510 bus line goes from Texas State University station near Tower to To San Marcos station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till To San Marcos station near Austin Texas in Austin

  • How long does it take to travel from Tower to Austin Texas in Austin by bus?

    The total travel time between Tower and Austin Texas in Austin by bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tower to get to Austin Texas in Austin?

    Get on the 1510 bus from the Texas State University stop near Tower in Austin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tower and Austin Texas in Austin?

    Get off the bus at the To San Marcos stop, which is closest to Austin Texas in Austin.

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