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if I were to buy a house in Austin What street and bus number near by you recommend?

Theer are a lot of homes for sale in Austin however, I need to know which street and bus number that goes to downtown Austin? I cannot drive a car and so I would have to use the bus to get around Austin. I saw the metro bus schedule online but I jusdt do not know the street very well in Austin. It would be great if you can suggest me a home that is nearest to the bus stop that have the most buses line even if it just one bus number that fine with me but would be nice to get as much bus number to the nearest bus stop within walking distance from home to bus stop that will take me to downtown Austin? thank you Matt

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1. I would recommend you talk to a reputable realtor and tell them that you need transportation by bus. Then the houses that they show you will be near bus stops. Some areas of the city have bus stops closer than others. Austin has a very good public transportation system. I lived there previously, am moving back soon and have two grown sons that live there. During a couple of years that I lived there my best friend and I used the Capital Metro bus system a great deal to get around town. You might also check by calling Capital Metro System and asking them to send you a bus schedule and getting a city map and comparing the two. Sometimes you would need to take one bus and transfer to another. If you need to do this in order to get to downtown it is usually easy but a little more time consuming. If you ask the driver for a "transfer" they will give you a slip that will allow you to get on another bus without having to pay the fare again. It is really pretty economical. There are some major lines that run down major streets - depends on which area of the city you live in. I would think that Capital Metro offices would be helpful to you, as well as if a realtor really wants to sell you a house they should be good enough to accomodate you by finding homes that are on good bus routes. There is a great deal of difference in walking 1/2 block to the bus stop of 5 or 6 blocks to a bus stop if it is pouring down rain or if it is 100 degrees outside. The closer the better! There are houses and apartments out there that are close. The apartment complex that I lived in when I rode the bus for transportation was also in a residential neighborhood that was served by "The 10" which went downtown in a very direct way. The right house is out there waiting for you. You do not say why you cannot drive. I do not know whether it is a matter of not being able to drive because you are impaired in some way or because you do not own a car. If there is some sort of impairment that prevents you from driving then you should definitely contact Capital Metro because you can apply for a special bus (or van service) that is provided for people with handicaps. My friend is a heart patient, looks perfectly healthy, but is not a safe driver because of her heart condition. She gets picked up at her door and delivered to the store, medical appointments, social occasions, church---etc. It is truly a good service. If this is the case with you, please check it out. It is there for you. If you just don't have a car right now, then enjoy the many interesting people you may meet while traversing the city by bus. Austin is a wonderful place to live. I hope you find just the right place. Kathy