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Route 7

US 281 Stone Oak Express

VIA Link Zone(s): Downtown, Madla

Frequency: Every 30 minutes*

*For most operating hours. Exact times may vary.
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About Route 7

Route 7 is an Express route providing quick connections between Stone Oak Park & Ride, the San Antonio International Airport and downtown.  Park your car for free at the Park & Ride for your next airline trip or ride Route 7 downtown for your favorite event.

Upcoming Route Changes

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Past Route Changes

Effective DateService ChangeChange TypeAssets
5/4/2026

• Realign route to serve Stone Oak Park & Ride, airport, and downtown only.
• Span of service expanded to 11 p.m. on weekdays.
• New weekend service, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 30-minute frequency.

Span of Service Expansions with Route Realignments Schedule | Video (EN) | Video (ES) | Map

Popular Destinations:

VIA can take you to many popular attractions along this route.
  • Stone Oak Park & Ride
  • San Antonio International Airport
  • Downtown

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.

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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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