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How to Ride



VIA buses take you to work or play almost anywhere in the San Antonio area. This page has important facts that make planning your trip simple.

Play this video Plan Your Trip -

The best place to start planning your trip on the bus is right here using VIA's Personal Trip Planner or our Interactive System Map. Once you know what routes to ride, select the bus schedules to determine the time you will need to be at your stop
Learn more about pocket schedules.

Play this video Go To The Bus Stop -

Look for the bus stop sign with your bus route number. As the bus arrives, match the route number you want with the number and destination displayed on the bus.
Go to the bus stop.

Play this video Pay Your Fare -

When you board, insert exact change or a prepaid ticket into the farebox. Present your bus pass, transfer, or discount card to the operator.

Play this video Sit Back & Relax -

Once you're on the bus, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride until the bus approaches your stop. About a block before you want to get off the bus, let the operator know by pulling the cord or pressing the black strip along or above the window. If you're not sure, just ask the operator to tell you when the bus reaches your stop. Wait for the bus to make a complete stop before leaving your seat.

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