Discover Plaza Saltillo Station

Welcome to the vibrant city of Austin, Texas! While Austin is well-known for its music scene, eclectic eateries, and outdoor adventures, there’s a whole world of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey along the CapMetro Rail from Leander, TX, one remarkable stations at a time.

Buckle up as we embark on an exploration of lesser-known spots, where local charm, culture, and unique experiences await. So, hop aboard, and let’s dive into the heart of Austin’s best-kept secrets!

We will cover a trip to each station starting from Leander AND from each station ending in Leander!

Plaza Saltillo Station:

Starting from Leander, it will take you about an hour to get to the Plaza Saltillo Station stop. This second to last stop along the southbound route is right in the heart of downtown East Austin. It is a great stop for getting to 6th Street at night or hitting up local dining with international flair.

Family-Friendly Trip From Leander to Plaza Saltillo

We recommend your start this trip around lunch and plan to stop at the pool mentioned by co-author on this blog and Leander local, Rachel Montemayor.

  • Begin With Lunch!
  • Board Your Train Around 1 pm
  • Rent a Bike With MetroBikes or Take a Leisurely Stroll
  • Visit the Free Public Pool at Metz Park
  • Grab Galeato at Gati Gelato

Friday Night Adult Trip From Plaza Saltillo to the Leander Station

Plan your Friday Night Happy Hour Hop

  • All Aboard at the Saltillo Stations @5:46
  • Grab an On-Demand Pick Up From Cap Metro for $1.25
  • First Stop: Leander Visitors Center
  • Old Town Crawl
  • Head Back to the Leander Station for a Safe Ride Home

Photos by: Rachel Montemayor

Planning Your Own Trip:

Want to plan your own adventure? We have gathered the best tools for you to start planning right now.

CapMetro Rail Schedule and Map

View the MetroRail Redline schedule. You can sort it by Northbound or Southbound and by weekday or weekend.

Cap Metro Rail Schedule

Destinations

Use this link to see a list of eateries, bars, coffee shops and entertainment venues along the CapMetro Rail Red Line.

Destinations

CapMetro Ride Options:

MetroBike: capmetro.org/metrobike

  • More than 70 bike stations in the Downtown Austin area.
  • App-based rentals.
  • Manual bikes and e-bikes are available.
  • System upgrades are planned.

Pickup by CapMetro: capmetro.org/pickup

  • On-demand Pickup service is currently offered in 10 different zones across the CapMetro service area, including the Leander zone. Rides should start and end within the same zone.
  • Leander Pickup runs 6a-7p weekdays and 10a-6p Saturdays.
  • Rides may be scheduled via the Pickup app or by phone. Each ride is $1.25; children ride free.
  • Destinations within the Leander Pickup zone include: Leander City Hall, Austin Community College San Gabriel, H-E-B, Bagdad Senior Activity Center, Robin Bledsoe Park, Leander Public Library, Kohl’s, Lowe’s and Goodwill.

RideShare: capmetro.org/rideshare

  • Month-to-month vanpool lease agreements available for groups of 4-12 riders.
  • Monthly subsidies available covering some vanpool lease costs.

Guaranteed Ride Home program available in cases of emergency.