--- title: "Riding the MetroRail Red Line From Highland Station" description: "A plain guide to the CapMetro Red Line (Route 550) from Highland Station: the 10 stops, the fare, the hours, and the walk from Centro Studio Homes." url: https://centro.multisites.ai/blog/riding-the-red-line-from-highland-station publisher: Centro Studio Homes phone: +17373178369 tour: https://centro.multisites.ai/scheduletour --- ![Centro leasing office building with its arched entry and agave](https://centro.multisites.ai/_astro/leasing-exterior.BcsgoZW5_Z1pq15u.webp) # Riding the MetroRail Red Line From Highland Station CapMetro Route 550, the Red Line, runs 10 stations from Downtown to Leander. Highland Station is stop 4. CapMetro lists a standard single ride at $3.50. Centro is 0.70 miles from the station in a straight line and 1.3 miles on foot. Published November 2, 2026 ## What is the MetroRail Red Line? The Red Line is CapMetro’s commuter train, Route 550. It runs 10 stations from Downtown to Leander. Highland Station is stop 4. CapMetro calls it “a train for commuters traveling between Leander and downtown.” CapMetro says Route 550 has “stations in popular areas including Highland (ACC) and McKalla (Q2 stadium).” Our [MetroRail Red Line](https://centro.multisites.ai/glossary/metrorail-red-line) and [Highland Station](https://centro.multisites.ai/glossary/highland-station) entries give the short versions. ## Which stations does the Red Line serve? The Red Line serves ten stations. Going north, they are Downtown, Plaza Saltillo, M L King Jr, Highland, Crestview, McKalla, Kramer, Howard, Lakeline and Leander. Highland is the fourth stop and Crestview is the fifth. Stop Station 1 Downtown 2 Plaza Saltillo 3 M L King Jr 4 Highland 5 Crestview 6 McKalla 7 Kramer 8 Howard 9 Lakeline 10 Leander Source: CapMetro’s 550 timetable on its rail page. ## How long does the train take from Downtown? CapMetro’s northbound Monday timetable shows the first Downtown departure at 6:55 a.m., reaching Highland at 7:14 a.m. That is 19 minutes between those two stops. The same train reaches Crestview at 7:16 a.m., two minutes after Highland. I read this from the northbound Monday table on CapMetro’s rail page. CapMetro also posted a notice of a new weekday rail schedule effective October 12, which removes one morning trip each way. Check the current timetable before you plan a trip. ## When does the Red Line run, and what does it cost? CapMetro lists service on Monday to Thursday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. The rail page shows a Standard Single Ride at $3.50 and a Single Ride, Reduced at $1.75. CapMetro says to use the Umo app to pay, or a credit or debit card on the conductor’s handheld device. Trains have four bike racks each, per CapMetro. Fares and hours can change, so confirm on [capmetro.org](https://www.capmetro.org/rail) before you go. ## How far is Highland Station from Centro? Highland Station is 0.70 miles from Centro in a straight line. The walk is 1.3 miles, which Google walking data on 2026-11-02 showed as 28 to 33 minutes. The same trip by car is about 1.2 miles, an estimate without traffic. Trip from 824 Camino La Costa Distance Basis Straight line about 0.70 miles Census geocode to the station On foot 1.3 miles, 28 to 33 min Google walking data, 2026-11-02 Drive 1.2 miles, about 3 min drive estimate without traffic Crestview Station is the next stop north. It is 1.10 miles from Centro in a straight line. We have not measured a bike time to either station. ## What should I check before I ride? Three things change often: the timetable, the fare and the service days. CapMetro’s rail page carries all three, plus a service alert link. Look there on the day you travel. CapMetro also names the Transit app and its online trip planner for planning. You can call the Customer Service GO Line at 512-474-1200. Rail stations are fully wheelchair accessible, per CapMetro. A Single Ride ticket is also sold for cash at ticket vending machines at any rail station. Park and ride locations feed the line too. CapMetro lists Route 465 to the UT campus and Route 466 from Kramer station to The Domain. Our [The Domain](https://centro.multisites.ai/glossary/the-domain) entry explains that area. ## What other options connect with Highland Station? Several CapMetro bus routes list Highland Station as a destination: 7 Duval/Dove Springs, 324 Georgian/Ohlen, 337 Koenig/Colony Park and 350 Airport Blvd, per the August 16, 2026 schedules. Route 337 boards near Centro at the 1016 Camino La Costa/La Posada stop. The station sits near the [ACC Highland](https://centro.multisites.ai/glossary/acc-highland) campus. Read the campus story in [From Highland Mall to ACC Highland](https://centro.multisites.ai/blog/from-highland-mall-to-acc-highland). For trips to the city center, see [Highland to downtown without a car](https://centro.multisites.ai/blog/highland-to-downtown-without-a-car). For the full picture, see [getting around Highland without a car](https://centro.multisites.ai/getting-around-highland-without-a-car) and our [car-light living](https://centro.multisites.ai/glossary/car-light-living) entry. The Gold Line is planned but does not run today. Do not count on it. ## Next step Want to walk the route to the station before you decide? [Book a tour](https://centro.multisites.ai/scheduletour) or call (737) 317-8369. You can also see [floor plans](https://centro.multisites.ai/floorplans) and current prices first. ## Questions renters ask How far is Highland Station from Centro? About 0.70 miles in a straight line from 824 Camino La Costa. The walk is 1.3 miles, which Google walking data on 2026-11-02 showed as 28 to 33 minutes. The same trip by car is about 1.2 miles. How much does the Red Line cost? CapMetro's rail page lists a Standard Single Ride at $3.50 and a Single Ride, Reduced at $1.75. Fares can change, so check capmetro.org before you ride. Where does the Red Line go from Highland Station? CapMetro lists 10 stations on Route 550: Downtown, Plaza Saltillo, M L King Jr, Highland, Crestview, McKalla, Kramer, Howard, Lakeline and Leander. Highland is station 4. Does the Gold Line run to Highland? No. The Gold Line is a planned bus rapid transit line and does not run today. This post covers only the Red Line, which does run. ## Sources 1. [CapMetro: Rail Services](https://www.capmetro.org/rail)Route 550, also known as the Red Line, has 10 stations from Downtown to Leander, with stations in popular areas including Highland (ACC) and McKalla (Q2 stadium). 2. [CapMetro: Rail Services fares](https://www.capmetro.org/rail)Standard Single Ride $3.50. Single Ride, Reduced $1.75. 3. [CapMetro: Rail Services service days](https://www.capmetro.org/rail)Mon - Thurs, 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri, 5 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. 4. [CapMetro: Rail Services schedule notice](https://www.capmetro.org/rail)New Weekday Rail Schedule Effective October 12 | We're updating our weekday schedule to maintain reliability. 5. [CapMetro: Rail Services bike racks](https://www.capmetro.org/rail)Each of our trains has four available racks for you to store your bike while you ride. 6. [CapMetro: Rail Services payment](https://www.capmetro.org/rail)Use the Umo app to purchase fare for faster, more convenient boarding. 7. [Wikipedia: Highland station (CapMetro Rail)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_station_(CapMetro_Rail))The station is served by CapMetro Bus routes: #7 Duval/Dove Springs #324 Ohlen/Georgian #337 Koenig/Colony Park #350 Airport Blvd. ## Come see your studio. Tour in person or by live video. Book a time and we will show you the studios available now. [Book a tour](https://centro.multisites.ai/scheduletour) [(737) 317-8369](tel:+17373178369) Leasing office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM; Sunday, closed.