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Answered By: Lisa Hamilton
Last Updated: Jan 04, 2024     Views: 750

There are many great options for getting to the Central Library via public transit. There are two Capital Metro bus stops very near the Library on W. Cesar Chavez Street. Clicking on the Stop ID in the table below will take you to the Capital Metro website where you'll find additional information, including frequency of service and photos of the bus stop. Clicking on the bus route name in the table below will take you to that route's map and timetables on the Capital Metro website.

Stop ID

Name/Location

Direction

Bus Route

5498

Seaholm/Central Library

NW corner of Cesar Chavez & San Antonio

Northbound

3 Burnet/Menchaca

803 Burnet/S Lamar

716

Seaholm/Central Library

NW corner of Cesar Chavez & West

Southbound

3 Burnet/Menchaca

803 Burnet/S Lamar

There are more bus stations within a half-mile walk from the Library that serve a large number of routes, shown on the map below as purple stars:

  • Stop ID 2108/SW corner of 5th & West (Eastbound & southbound): 4 and 5.
  • Stop ID 2613/NW corner of Guadalupe & 4th (Southbound & westbound): 2, 6, 7, 10, 19, 20 and 30.
  • Stop ID 2643/SE corner of Lavaca & 4th (Northbound): AIRHS (Airport/Highland), 7 (weekend service only), 10, 20 and 30.
  • Stop ID 5867/NW corner of Guadalupe & 4th (Southbound): 1, 3, 801 and 803.
  • Stop ID 5868/NE corner of Lavaca & 3rd (Northbound): 1, 3, 801 and 803.
  • Stop ID 6275/NE corner of Nueces & 3rd (Westbound): 17.

Once at the bus stop, you can figure out when the next departure will be from that location by:

  • Calling the Capital Metro GO Line at 512-474-1200
  • Texting your Stop ID to 512-474-1211
  • Scanning the QR code on the bus stop sign with your smartphone to find real-time departure information
  • Entering the Stop ID into Capital Metro's online Trip Planner.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. We suggest you use an online trip planner or app to find the best route from your location to the Central Library, such as: