Service for SXSW 2025: March 7-15
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 13-15. And Kids ride FREE!
Use the Umo app to purchase passes and the Transit app or online Trip Planner to get step-by-step directions.
Easy Trip Planning
For real-time route information, tap the button below or use the Transit App!
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 7, 8, 14 and 15). 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 8 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. due to an Austin FC game 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 800, 801, 803 and 837 are bus lines that make limited stops and 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 |
800 Pleasant Valley Line | From | Buses anticipated to run every | Until |
| Mon-Fri | 5 a.m. | 20 mins | 10 p.m. |
| 10 p.m. | 30 mins | 12:30 a.m. | |
| Saturday | 6 a.m. | 20 mins | 8 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | 30 mins | Midnight | |
| Sunday | 6 a.m. | 20 mins | 7 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | 30 mins | 11:30 p.m. |
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 Bikeshare at any of our 75 bikeshare stations to get around downtown.
Check the Bikeshare 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
For real-time route information, tap the button below or use the Transit App!
2025 Transit & Venues Map
View our brochure of info with all the transit routes to major SXSW venues.
