Answered By: Katrin Abel Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Views: 1285
Answered By: Katrin Abel
Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Views: 1285
There are many options for getting to the Central Library by public transit. There are two Capital Metro bus stops near the Library on W. Cesar Chavez Street:
- Stop ID 5498/Seaholm Station (Northbound): 803 Burnet/S Lamar and 3 Burnet/Menchaca.
- Stop ID 716/NW corner of Cesar Chavez & West (Southbound): 803 Burnet/S Lamar and 3 Burnet/Menchaca.
There are more bus stations within a short walk from the Library. They serve several routes. They are 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.
From the bus stop, use this methods to find the schedule:
- 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 a complete list. We suggest you use an online trip planner or app to find the best route to the Central Library. Three options are shown below:
- Capital Metro Trip Planner
- Google Maps (be sure to select transit as your method of transport)
- CapMetro App (available for Android, iOS and Windows phones)
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