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Route 42

Roosevelt

This route continues as: Route 88

Frequency: Every 40-60 minutes*

*For most operating hours. Exact times may vary.

About Route 42

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.

Upcoming Route Changes

To Be Implemented 1-11-2027
Route 42

Route Realignments

Service Change:
  • 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.
SCHEDULE COMING SOON MAP ↑ BACK TO TOP
Effective DateService ChangeChange TypeAssets
1/11/2027
  • 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.
Route Realignments Map

Past Route Changes

Effective DateService ChangeChange TypeAssets
8/24/2026 Minor Adjustment Minor Adjustments Schedule

Popular Destinations:

VIA can take you to many popular attractions along this route.
  • Mission Del Lago
  • Villa Coronado
  • Stinson Municipal Airport
  • Mission San Jose
  • Vibran Works
  • Mission Conception
  • Juvenile Detention Center
  • Brackenridge HS

Fares

Reduced fares and passes are available for eligible customers (students, seniors, and more). Learn about reduced fares. 

FareFull PriceReduced Price
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$2.60$1.30
TransfersFREEFREE
VIA Link$1.30$0.65
VIAtrans (Adult)$2.00--
VIAtrans (Child)$0.90--
Park & Ride$1.30$0.65

Ways to Pay

Rider Information

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.

Rider Safety and Code of Conduct

At VIA Metropolitan Transit, your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe, clean, and reliable ride for everyone in our community. To help ensure a welcoming environment for all passengers, please take a moment to review our official Code of Conduct.

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.

Free Wi-Fi

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.

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