How to get from Leander to Texas State University by bus and light rail?

From Leander to Texas State University by bus and light rail

To get from Leander to Texas State University in San Marcos, 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 1517X bus from Eastside Bus Plaza Bay A station to Texas State University station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Leander may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Texas State University on the Moovit app.

150min
Light Rail - 550550
Bus - 1517X1517X
Bus - 1517X1517X
Walk to Texas State University
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
    Bus - 1517X1517X
    Wait for bus
    1517X
    To San Marcos
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Texas State University
    ID 5004
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Texas State University
    Walk to
    Texas State University
    749 N Comanche St
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leander to Texas State University

The distance between Leander, San Marcos and Texas State University, San Marcos is approximately 68.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leander to Texas State University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Marcos – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Leander to Texas State University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leander to Texas State University?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Light Rail line 550, Bus line 1517X, Bus line 1517X.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Leander and Texas State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Leander to Texas State University?

    The 550 light rail line goes from Plaza Saltillo Station near Leander in Austin to 7th & Comal St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 7th & Comal St station near Texas State University in San Marcos.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leander to Texas State University by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Leander in Austin and Texas State University in San Marcos by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Leander to get to Texas State University?

    Get on the 550 light rail from the Plaza Saltillo Station near Leander in Austin.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Leander and Texas State University?

    Get off the light rail at the 7th & Comal St stop, which is closest to Texas State University in San Marcos.

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