Route Description:
Route 42 (Roosevelt) in San Antonio connects downtown with the far south side of the city. It is a critical line for both daily commuters and tourists, as it acts as a primary link to the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site along the World Heritage Trail.
Main Stops:
- Navistar
- Mission Del Lago
- Villa Coronado
- Stinson Municipal Airport
- Mission San Jose
- Vibran Works
- Mission Conception
- Juvenile Detention Center
- Brackenridge HS
Route Updates
To Be Implemented 1-11-2027
Route Realignments
- Proposed realignment to continue on Roosevelt to serve Martinez-Losoya Rd and Leal Rd.
- Select morning, midday, and afternoon trips will be available.
- Service to Navistar (International Manufacturing) and TJ Maxx Distribution Center will be discontinued.
Implemented 8-24-2026
Rider Information
Fare Details
| Fares | Full | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Day Pass | $38.00 | $19.00 |
| 7-Day Pass | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| Day Pass | $2.75 | $1.35 |
| Semester Pass | $38.00 | — |
| Annual Pass | $365.00 | — |
| Regular Bus | $1.30 | $0.65 |
| Express Bus Service | $2.60 | $1.30 |
| Transfers | FREE | FREE |
| VIA Link | $1.30 | $0.65 |
| VIAtrans Service | $2.00 | — |
| VIAtrans Child | $0.90 | — |
| Park & Ride Service | $1.30 | $0.65 |
| Vanpool Service | See pricing schedule | See pricing schedule |
Holiday & Fiesta Schedules
Bus service on VIA observed holidays will be provided as follows:
SATURDAY SCHEDULE: Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
FIESTA SCHEDULE: Times are subject to change during the Fiesta parades. Please refer to the Fiesta page details.
Riders with Disabilities
All VIA buses and many stops are now accessible to riders with disabilities. Visually impaired riders can get help at stops using the Navilens apps.
Bike & Ride
You and your bike (including e-bikes) can go anywhere VIA goes. On the larger Prímo vehicles, there are bike racks inside the vehicle and on all other buses the bike rack is outside the bus in the front.