Is Austin Metro free for UT students?

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UT students, faculty and staff ride all Capital Metro services for free when they swipe their valid IDs. The shuttle system is open to the general public, but non-students pay a Local fare.

Does Austin have a metro?

Capital MetroRail is a commuter rail system that serves the Greater Austin area in Texas, and which is owned by Capital Metro. The Red Line, Capital Metro’s first and only rail line, connects Downtown Austin with Austin’s northern suburbs.

Does UT Austin have a shuttle service?

The UT Shuttle System is one of the largest university shuttle systems in the country, with 10 routes and over 3 million passengers annually. The shuttle system provides an easy and cost effective way for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to access the UT campus.

Is Austin MetroRail free?

AUSTIN, Texas – CapMetro will continue the implementation of free fares for all customers through the month of May. The agency first suspended its fares on April 1 to protect customers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How do you ride the bus at UT Austin?

UT students, faculty, and staff may ride Capital Metro mainline buses free by swiping a valid UT photo ID upon entering the bus. To get to campus when the UT Shuttles are not running, Capital Metro services mirror many of the UT Shuttle route areas.

How late do buses run in Austin?

Buses typically stop running around midnight, but Capital Metro offers Night Owl and E-bus services in any late-night pinch. Night Owl buses run every 20-30 minutes from midnight until 3:30am, Monday through Saturday.

Can you travel Austin without a car?

There are two MetroRapid routes, which offer rapid-transit buses on north-south corridors that run through the city’s core and to the outskirts of suburbs on both ends. MetroExpress commuter buses offer service between downtown and outlying suburbs.

Can you get around Austin without a car?

The best way to get around Austin is by bus and light rail. Some travelers recommend a car; however, the expense and pains of one are enough to encourage many visitors to use Capital Metro – Austin’s public transit system.

How do I get to UT from airport?

The best way to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to University of Texas at Austin without a car is to line 20 bus which takes 50 min and costs $1 – $4.

Does Austin have a light rail?

MetroRail’s 32-mile route is designed to take you to and from your destination, connecting downtown to North Austin to Leander. Whether you are commuting to work downtown, headed to UT or moving between any of the nine stations on the line, MetroRail is the comfortable, reliable way to get where you’re going.

Does the Austin metro rail run on Saturdays?

On Saturdays, trains begin service at 4 p.m. The last train leaves Downtown Station at 12:30 Friday and midnight Saturday.

Is the bus free in Austin?

Once inside the bus, you’ll need to pay your fare. In most instances, the fare for a single ride is $1.25. For a complete list of fares, please visit: http://capmetro.org/fares/. City of Austin employees are eligible for a free Metro pass, so please contact your Department’s HR rep for details.