VIA Route 609 (Medical Center/Ingram/Kel-Lac) is a crucial northwest San Antonio bus route connecting the South Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Ingram Transit Center, and Kel-Lac Transit Center.
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| Effective Date | Service Change | Change Type | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 |
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Frequency Improvements & Route Realignments | Video (EN) | Video (ES) | Map |
| 8/18/2025 | Improve weekday frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Extend route south from Ingram Transit Center to Kel-Lac Transit Center, a segment previously served mostly by Route 618, and discontinue service to Mainland Transfer Point. VIA Link Mainland extended along Eckhert Road. |
Frequency Improvements |
Reduced fares and passes are available for eligible customers (students, seniors, and more). Learn about reduced fares.
| Fare | Full Price | Reduced 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 |
| Transfers | FREE | FREE |
| VIA Link | $1.30 | $0.65 |
| VIAtrans (Adult) | $2.00 | -- |
| VIAtrans (Child) | $0.90 | -- |
| Park & Ride | $1.30 | $0.65 |
This app allows you to plan your trip, track your bus and buy your passes online and have them instantly sent to your phone for easy, convenient use. Available on the App Store and on Google Play.
With this electronic reloadable fare card, riders can add value and passes to their card instead of carrying cash.
Use cash, credit/debit card, or mobile wallet to pay your fare right on the bus. Just tap and go!
This disposable, limited-use tap and go card is activated upon the first tap on the bus and is not reloadable. It can be loaded with a 31-Day Pass, 7-Day Pass and/or Day Pass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
