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

From Leander to Garfield by bus and light rail

To get from Leander to Garfield 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 350 bus and finally take the GARFIELD - AUSTIN bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station to Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Garfield on the Moovit app.

364min$8.75
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 350350
Bus - GARFIELD - AUSTINGARFIELD - 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
    408 Shady/5th
    ID 6242
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    ID AUS6
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GARFIELD - AUSTINGARFIELD - AUSTIN
    Wait for bus
    GARFIELD - AUSTIN
    Garfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Garfield
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leander to Garfield by bus and light rail via 550, 1517X and GARFIELD - AUSTIN

To get from Leander to Garfield 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 Plaza Saltillo Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1517X bus and finally take the GARFIELD - AUSTIN bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station to Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 4 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Garfield on the Moovit app.

364min
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 1517X1517X
Bus - GARFIELD - AUSTINGARFIELD - 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 East Side Bus 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
    Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    ID AUS6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GARFIELD - AUSTINGARFIELD - AUSTIN
    Wait for bus
    GARFIELD - AUSTIN
    Garfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Garfield
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leander to Garfield

The distance between Leander, Austin and Garfield, Austin is approximately 42.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 364 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leander to Garfield 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 Garfield

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

Alternative route from Leander to Garfield by bus and light rail via 550, 1517X and GARFIELD - AUSTIN

To get from Leander to Garfield 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 Plaza Saltillo Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1517X bus and finally take the GARFIELD - AUSTIN bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station to Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 4 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Garfield on the Moovit app.

364min
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 1517X1517X
Bus - GARFIELD - AUSTINGARFIELD - 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 East Side Bus 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
    Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    ID AUS6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GARFIELD - AUSTINGARFIELD - AUSTIN
    Wait for bus
    GARFIELD - AUSTIN
    Garfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Garfield
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 364 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 350, Bus line GARFIELD - AUSTIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 364 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 1517X, Bus line GARFIELD - AUSTIN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Leander to Garfield 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 Garfield in Austin.

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

    The total travel time between Leander and Garfield in Austin by light rail and bus is about 6 hr 4 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Leander to Garfield costs $8.75.