Service for SXSW 2024: March 8-16
One of the largest events held in Austin. And CapMetro can get you there.
Whether you’re discovering new films, enjoying live music or attending the tech events, there’s something for everyone at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Skip the car rental and parking headaches by riding public transit around downtown.
Our routes also take you to the free, family-friendly community concerts at Lady Bird Lake from March 14-16. And Kids ride FREE!
Use the CapMetro App to purchase passes and Trip Planner to get step-by-step directions.
Easy Trip Planning
Use our Trip Planner online or on the CapMetro App, we'll take care of the rest! For real-time route information, tap the button below:
CapMetro Service during SXSW
CapMetro Rail
Rail is running special extended service during SXSW. We are extending Rail service until 2:30 a.m. on the Fridays and Saturdays (March 8, 9, 15 and 16). Rail will also run until midnight every other night of the festival, including Sunday, March 10! Remember, set your clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. due to daylight savings time.
ALERT: We expect a high volume of riders on March 9 & 16 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. due to Austin FC games at Q2 Stadium. Trains will be packed, so please squeeze in to make room for your fellow passengers!
| First Southbound train | Trains run every | Last Northbound train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 5:41a | 30-60 mins | 2:30a |
| Saturday | 9:52a | 37 mins | 2:22a |
| Sunday | 9:52a | 37 mins | 12:31a |
| First Southbound train | Trains run every | Last Northbound train | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon–Thurs | 5:41a | 30–60 mins | 12:30a |
| Friday | 5:41a | 30–60 mins | 2:30a |
| Saturday | 9:52a | 37 mins | 2:22a |
| Sunday | No Service | No Service | No Service |
CapMetro Rapid
Rapid routes 801 and 803 are high-frequency bus routes that run until 12:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday, 12:00 a.m. Saturday and 11:30 p.m. Sundays.
801 N Lamar/S Congress | From | Buses run every | Until |
| Mon-Fri | 7:00p | 15–20 mins | 12:30a |
| Saturday | 7:00p | 15–20 mins | 12:00a |
| Sunday | 7:00p | 15-20 mins | 11:30p |
The following Bus routes can can also take you around downtown and East Austin:
Night Owl Buses
Night Owl buses will operate regular service from midnight to 3 a.m. You can board the bus at 6th and Congress. A single
ride on the Night Owl costs $1.25.
| WEEKDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS | |||
| From | Buses Run Every | Until | |
| 481 North Lamar from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 20 mins | 3:10a |
| 483 Riverside from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 35 mins | 3:05a |
| 484 South Lamar from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 35 mins | 3:05a |
| 485 Cameron from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 35 mins | 3:05a |
| 486 South Congress from 6th/Congress | 12:10a | 30 mins | 3:10a |
Getting There by Bike
You can rent and return a MetroBike at any of our 75 bikeshare stations to get around downtown.
Check the BCycle app to create an account and see where you can dock or grab bikes.
Airport Service
Get to and from the airport on Route 20 Manor Road/Riverside. Conveniently running every 15 minutes. Look for the neon guitar bus stop on the lower level.
Easy Trip Planning
Use our Trip Planner online or on the CapMetro App, we'll take care of the rest! For real-time route information, tap the button below:
2024 Transit & Venues Map
View our brochure of info with all the transit routes to major SXSW venues.
