Leander Service
Pickup Leander Expansion
CapMetro worked closely with the City of Leander to expand the current Pickup Leander zone by 0.64 square miles in the southwest corner (view map for more info). This approved expansion goes into effect on August 18 with the August Service Change and includes popular destinations such as DaVita Leander Dialysis, Cedar Park Regional Emergency Center, Crystal Falls Crossing Apartments, Lakeline Apartments and Randall's.
To ensure customer satisfaction, CapMetro staff will closely monitor ridership, wait times and the overall customer experience to understand trends and mitigate any challenges as the expansion is rolled out. We will conduct a service analysis in 2025, provide updates to our CapMetro Board and update the Pickup Performance dashboard every six months.
Expanded Pickup Leander Zone Map
CapMetro provides bus and rail service to and from Leander, as well as the on-demand Pickup service within the city. Commuters may park at the Leander Station Park & Ride located near U.S. 183 and Metro Dr., and travel into Austin from there. Regular CapMetro fares apply.
Click on the image to the right to view a map of the routes for time tables or visit our Schedules & Maps page.
Leander Transit Service At-a-glance
Transit Service | Popular Destinations |
|---|---|
| Rail | The Domain, Q2 Station, Crestview, ACC Highland, Downtown Austin |
| Express Route 985 | Downtown Austin, Texas State Capitol, Waterloo Park, University of Texas |
| Pickup Leander | On-demand transit service with curb-to-curb service within a designated zone. Destinations include H-E-B, Kohl’s, schools, parks and more. |
Rail Red Line
The Red Line operates 6 days a week (with Sunday as a day of rest) and offers smooth, reliable service between Leander to the Domain, Q2 Stadium for a soccer game and into downtown near the Austin Convention Center.
Express 985: Leander/Lakeline Direct
Express 985 operates from the Leander Station Park & Ride into downtown Austin and the UT campus. Express is able to take advantage of the MoPac Express Lanes, letting riders bypass traffic toll-free. These vehicles have free Wi-Fi, comfy seats and room for your bike to help get you from the bus stop to your destination.
Pickup Leander
Pickup Leander is available weekdays between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition to HEB and Kohl’s, and a number of Leander schools and parks, you can use Pickup to go from Bagdad Senior Activity Center to the Hills at Leander apartments.