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

From Leander to Elgin by bus and light rail

To get from Leander to Elgin in 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 Highland Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 337 bus and finally take the 990 bus from Koenig/Guadalupe SW Corner station to Sh 95/Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

138min$8.25
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 337337
Bus - 990990
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
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6402 Airport Blvd (Highland Mall)
    ID 5603
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 337337
    Wait for bus
    337
    337 Mopac Wb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koenig/Guadalupe
    ID 4513
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koenig/Guadalupe SW Corner
    ID 2427
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 990990
    Wait for bus
    990
    990 Manor/Elgin Eb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sh 95/Main
    Ride to bus station
    Sh 95/Main
    ID 5696
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leander to Elgin by bus and light rail via 550, 801 and 990

To get from Leander to Elgin in 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 Crestview Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 bus and finally take the 990 bus from Triangle Station (Nb) station to Sh 95/Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

138min$8.25
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 801801
Bus - 990990
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
    Crestview Station
    ID 5538
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crestview Station (Sb)
    ID 5606
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    801 Southpark Meadows Sb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Triangle Station (Sb)
    ID 484
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Triangle Station (Nb)
    ID 610
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 990990
    Wait for bus
    990
    990 Manor/Elgin Eb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sh 95/Main
    Ride to bus station
    Sh 95/Main
    ID 5696
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leander to Elgin

The distance between Leander, Austin and Elgin, Austin is approximately 48.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leander to Elgin 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 Elgin

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Leander to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leander) and destination (Elgin), 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 Elgin by bus and light rail via 550, 801 and 990

To get from Leander to Elgin in 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 Crestview Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 bus and finally take the 990 bus from Triangle Station (Nb) station to Sh 95/Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

138min$8.25
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 801801
Bus - 990990
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
    Crestview Station
    ID 5538
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crestview Station (Sb)
    ID 5606
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    801 Southpark Meadows Sb
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Triangle Station (Sb)
    ID 484
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Triangle Station (Nb)
    ID 610
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 990990
    Wait for bus
    990
    990 Manor/Elgin Eb
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sh 95/Main
    Ride to bus station
    Sh 95/Main
    ID 5696
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 337, Bus line 990.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 801, Bus line 990.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 550 light rail line goes from 550 Downtown Station Sb station near Leander to Highland Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Highland Station station near Elgin in Austin.

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

    The total travel time between Leander and Elgin in Austin by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Leander to Elgin?

    The ride from Leander to Elgin costs $8.25.

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