CapMetro Rapid Improvements

As part of Project Connect, we introduced 2 new Rapid lines in February 2025: The Rapid 800 Pleasant Valley Line and Rapid 837 Expo Line. These new routes enhance transit connectivity to areas east of I-35, with buses arriving every 20-to-30-minutes.

Rapid Route 800
Pleasant Valley Line

Service runs from Berkman/Mueller to the temporary end of line at Vertex/Slaughter Lane in southeast Austin. The line will end at the Goodnight Ranch Park & Ride once construction is completed. Rapid 800 will connect customers to destinations such as Mueller area, ACC Eastview, Dove Springs and more. It will connect customers to destinations like:

  • Mueller
  • ACC Eastview
  • Austin Lighthouse for the Blind
  • Dove Springs
  • Easton Park
  • Goodnight Ranch

Route 800 will eventually connect to the new Austin Light Rail and Green Line commuter rail. 

Route 800 Pleasant Valley -  connecting Mueller to Onion Creek/Slaughter Ln via Pleasant Valley Rd

Route 800

Rapid Route 837
Expo Center Line

Rapid Route 837 will provide service from the temporary start of the line at Loyola Lane/Decker Lane in northeast Austin to Republic Square. The line will start at the Expo Center Park & Ride once construction is completed. Rapid 837 connects customers to medical, university, residential and commercial areas. The route includes the following:

  • Downtown CapMetro routes
  • Red Line at Downton Station
  • Rapid 801 and 803
  • Mueller
  • UT Campus
  • The Springdale Shopping Center
  • Decker

Route 837 will eventually connect to the new Austin Light Rail.

Route 837 Expo Center - connecting Loyola/Decker to UT Campus and downtown

Route 837
Map of new CapMetro Rapid Routes

Rapid goes Eastside!

Our new Rapid lines 800 & 837 can take you to work, medical appointments, grocery stores, parks and more.

Explore the Places You Can Go

Service DayTime of DayFrequency

Weekday

5 a.m. – 10 p.m.

20 min

10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

30 min

Saturday

6 a.m. – 8 p.m.

20 min

8 p.m. – midnight

30 min

Sunday

6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

20 min

7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

30 min

Read our FAQ for details

Rapid 800 - Barbara Jordan stop Shelter features include a lower roof to help maximize shade, perforated panels to protect waiting passengers from hot and cold weather effects, two security cameras, real-time bus details, a sustainably made bench and safety lighting.

Project Timeline

October 2021
Groundbreaking on both the Expo and Pleasant Valley CapMetro Rapid Lines

November 2023
Shelter installation for all 80 Rapid stations begins

February 23, 2025
Begin initial service levels
Spring 2026
Launch full frequency of new Rapid lines

While our Park & Rides are under construction, we are using temporary stops.

Email us with questions, comments or concerns at engage@capmetro.org