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Austin Thrifting Adventure

Here are the step-by-step directions for your very own DIY transit thrifting adventure - no parking stress required!

South Congress Transit Center to Buffalo Exchange

  • 10:10 AM: Arrive at the South Congress Transit Center to catch the 10:15 MetroBus 1 NB from Bay E
  • 10:15 AM: Board the MetroBus 1 NB (toward Tech Ridge) for a short, 3-minute ride
  • 10:18 AM: Exit the bus at the Congress/Ben White stop and walk south on S Congress Ave toward Buffalo Exchange (3-5 minute walk)

Buffalo Exchange to Goodwill

  • 11:35 AM: Leave Buffalo Exchange and walk to the Congress/Ben White station (3-5 minute walk)
  • 11:40 AM: Board the MetroBus 1 Tech Ridge NB for a 7-minute ride
  • 11:47 AM: Exit the bus at Oltorf Station (NB), after the Congress & Cumberland stop.
  • 11:50AM: Walk north on S Congress Ave (5-minute walk) to arrive at Goodwill Central Texas

Goodwill to Home Slice Pizza

  • 1:05 PM: Leave Goodwill and walk toward the Oltorf intersection to the NB Oltorf Station (6-minute walk)
  • 1:15 PM: Board the MetroBus 1 Tech Ridge Park & Ride north for 3 stops (about a 4-minute ride)
  • 1:19 PM: Exit the bus at SOCO Station, after the Congress/Mary stop and walk about 1 minute to Home Slice Pizza

Home Slice Pizza to South Congress Transit Center

  • 2:20PM: Depart from Home Slice Pizza and walk toward the SoCo SB station (2-minute walk)
  • 2:26 PM: Board the southbound MetroRapid 801 toward Southpark Meadows to go 3 stops (about a 13-minute ride)
  • 2:41 PM: Arrive at the South Congress Transit Center