Late Night Service - VIA Metropolitan Transit

Late Night Service

A Guide to Late Night Service

Many VIA customers ride the bus late at night. “Lineup” was developed to provide a last opportunity to get riders home before service ends for the night.

Every night at 10:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., buses from many routes line up together within a few blocks of each other in the downtown area. Riders take this opportunity to easily transfer from one bus to another. Once all the buses have arrived and customers have made all their connections, the buses depart. These outgoing buses travel along a fixed route, turn around and then return to the 11:30 p.m. lineup or, in the case of the 12:30 a.m. lineup buses, the VIA garage. Because these buses need to serve as many riders as possible while still returning downtown or to the VIA garage by 11:30 p.m. or 12:30 a.m., routing is modified or combined with other routes. For example, a bus may depart downtown along route 4, stop short of finishing the entire route and then return on route 5. This route is listed here as route 204.

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DOWNTOWN LINEUP: At 10:30 p.m., 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. buses depart the locations shown on this map of downtown (not necessarily in the order listed). For the 12:30 a.m. lineup, the buses will not depart until all lineup service buses have arrived and riders have had a chance to transfer to other buses. Because several buses may line up behind each other, it is important to look for your bus anywhere along the block. VIA supervisors and bus operators will be happy to help you locate the bus you need.

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Downtown Lineup Map

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RouteDaytime Routes Served
Route 204 — San Pedro LineupRoute 4
Route 5
Route 214 — Austin Hwy/Randolph LineupRoute 14
Route 17
Route 222 — Hayes/E. HoustonRoute 22
Route 24
Route 225 — E. Commercial/Martin Luther KingRoute 25
Route 26
Route 230 — Rigsby/Porter Route 28
Route 30
Route 232 — Steves Ave/South St. Mary'sRoute 32
Route 34
Route 242 — Roosevelt/S. PresaRoute 36
Route 42
Route 268 — Guadalupe/CeralvoRoute 66
Route 68
Route 275 — Commerce/LaredoRoute 67
Route 75
Route 276 — Commerce/Kel-LacRoute 64
Route 76
Route 282 — CulebraRoute 82
Route 288 — Bandera/EversRoute 88
Route 289 — Poplar/WoodlawnRoute 89
Route 90

VIA Link After Midnight

coming October 19th

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From A to B to Zzzzz

Getting you closer to home, later at night.

Monday through Friday | Midnight–4 a.m.

VIA Link After Midnight, a 6-month pilot program, provides late-night rides from downtown to neighborhoods within Loop 410.

•  Book trips easily with the VIA Link app

•  Rides available to VIA bus stops within Loop 410

•  Expected wait times of less than 20 minutes

•  Same $1.30 fare as bus and VIA Link

•  Uber or Lyft options available when a VIA Link is not available

•  VIA passes accepted

Next time you need to get back to your neighborhood after midnight, ride VIA Link After Midnight.

Book A Ride Call (210) 655-5465 (LINK)

Questions? Call (210) 362-2020.

Partially funded through the Uber Transit Innovation Fund

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After Midnight FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Top Questions

What is VIA Link After Midnight?
VIA Link After Midnight is a pilot program that provides transportation options during overnight hours. 
VIA Link After Midnight will operate Monday through Friday, from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m.
The pilot is planned to operate for six months.
VIA Link After Midnight is designed to transport customers between Downtown and existing bus stops within Loop 410.
VIA Link After Midnight transports customers from Downtown to destinations within Loop 410.
VIA Link Late Night transports customers from bus stop to bus stop.
VIA Link After Midnight connects customers between stops that have origins and destinations in Downtown and within Loop 410.

Booking a Ride

How do I book a VIA Link After Midnight trip?

Customers can book a trip through the VIA Link app or website. Customers can also call VIA Link at (210) 655-LINK.

Yes. Trips can be booked in advance, subject to available service and booking windows.

Wait times can vary based on demand, vehicle availability and your pickup location. The VIA Link app will provide estimated pickup information when you book your trip. 

When utilizing the app, VIA Link delays will be communicated through text or in app notifications. If a VIA Link vehicle is unavailable, customers will have the option to be connected to a rideshare provider, like Uber or Lyft, to complete their ride as long as it’s under $15.

If you are unable to use the app for trip details, the call center can provide estimated arrival and drop-off updates as the system optimizes. Call (210) 655-5465 (LINK)

The $15 credit covers the eligible portion of the trip. If the trip costs more than the credit, you may pay the difference, choose a shorter trip or wait for VIA Link.
Yes. You can manage your trip through the VIA Link app or website, subject to applicable booking and cancellation policies.

Payments & Tickets

How much does VIA Link After Midnight cost?
The regular VIA fare applies: $1.30 per trip. Applicable reduced fares and transfers are also available.
You can pre-pay on the app using a credit card or when the van arrives pay using a VIA pass, transfer or cash.
Credit card is accepted through the VIA Link app.
Yes, you can pay with cash on board or show your GoVIA ticket. You must activate upon boarding.
Transfers are included, if paying credit or cash, just ask your driver for a transfer to use within 2 hours.

Accessibility & Riders

Are VIA Link Late Night vehicles accessible?
Yes. VIA Link vehicles are accessible. At the time of booking, you will need to request on the app or on the phone that you need an accessible trip.
Yes. Additional riders can be included when booking, up to the applicable rider limit.

Service & Safety

Is VIA Link Late Night available every night?
No. VIA Link Late Night will operate Monday through Friday, from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m.
VIA Link trips will be provided using VIA Link vehicles operated by VIA’s service partners.
Yes. Customers can use the VIA Link app to view trip and vehicle information when available.

Check your trip details in the VIA Link app and confirm that you are at the designated pickup location. If you still cannot locate your vehicle, contact VIA Link customer support at (210) 655-5465 (LINK).