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Route 524

General McMullen

VIA Link Zone(s): Madla

Frequency: Every 20 minutes*

*For most operating hours. Exact times may vary.
VIA Link Connector

About Route 524

Route 524 General McMullen Frequent provides high-frequency bus service (every 20 minutes or less during midday) along the General McMullen corridor in west San Antonio. It connects Madla Transit Center through key westside areas to Crossroads Park & Ride, offering convenient access for residents and commuters.

Upcoming Route Changes

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Past Route Changes

Effective DateService ChangeChange TypeAssets
5/4/2026

• Increase frequency from 30 minutes to 20 minutes, weekends only.
• Expand span of service to 12:30 a.m., 60- minute frequency.
• Realign to Madla Transit Center via SW Military Drive.

Frequency Improvements & Route Realignments Schedule | Video (EN) | Video (ES) | Map

Popular Destinations:

VIA can take you to many popular attractions along this route.
  • Crossroads Park & Ride
  • South San HS
  • Cortez Branch Library
  • South Park Mall
  • St. Phillip’s College Southwest
  • Kennedy HS
  • Brentwood HS
  • San Fernando Cemetary
  • Gus Garcia MS
  • Memorial Branch Library
  • Balcones Heights
  • Las Palmas Shopping Center
  • Port San Antonio
  • Madla Transit Center

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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