TXST Grocery Stores Shuttle
TXST Grocery Stores Shuttle offers a shuttle to grocery stores in Austin on a bi-weekly basis on Saturdays only. This service is open to all TXST students. At this point, we are not able to accommodate family members or friends not affiliated with TXST.
There will be no service during university closures or otherwise notified.
Dates of Service
Spring 2025: January 18, February 1, February 15, March 1, March 29, April 12, April 26
Hours of Operation: Departure 9:15 a.m.; Return 1:30 p.m. For detailed information go to the Route section.
Drop off and pick up locations:
Thornton International House, Texas State University —344 W Woods St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Chinatown Center—10901 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78753
Hana World Market—1700 W. Parmer Ln #100 Austin, TX 78727
Desi Brothers—2506 W. Parmer Lane #170 Austin, TX 78727
Manpasand Grocery—13945 North 183 Lakeline Mall Dr. Austin, TX 78717
Important Notes
Each participant must reserve their seat prior to boarding the shuttle. The bus's capacity is 40 passengers. If the shuttle is full for the selected day, try for a future day.
You cannot make multiple reservations at one time. Once your reservation is made, you cannot make another reservation for ten days. This is to allow as many students as possible to have access to this service.
The University is not responsible for damages or transportation costs if the participant missed the return bus.
Participants are encouraged to make a grocery shopping list before arriving at the store to expedite the shopping process to board the return bus on time.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable grocery bags. Grocery stores in Austin will not bag your groceries in plastic bags.
Route
Depart to Austin:
9:15 a.m. Depart Texas State University from Thornton International House
10:00 a.m. Arrive at Chinatown Center
Depart immediately after everyone gets off that wants to shop there.
10:10 a.m. Arrive at Hana World Market
Depart immediately after everyone gets off that wants to shop there.
10:15 a.m. Arrive at Desi Brothers
Depart immediately after everyone gets off that wants to shop there.
10:30 a.m. Arrive at Manpasand Grocery
Depart immediately after everyone gets off that wants to shop there.
Austin rotation 1:
11:00 a.m. Arrive at Chinatown Center to pick up shoppers.
11:10 a.m. Arrive at Hana World Market to pick up or drop off shoppers.
11:15 a.m. Arrive at Desi Brothers to pick up or drop off shoppers.
11:30 a.m. Arrive at Manpasand Grocery to pick up or drop off shoppers.
Austin rotation 2:
12:00 p.m. Arrive at Chinatown Center to pick up final group.
12:10 p.m. Arrive at Hana World Market to pick up final group.
12:15 p.m. Arrive at Desi Brothers to pick up final group.
12:30 p.m. Arrive at Manpasand Grocery to pick up final group.
Return to San Marcos:
12:35 p.m. Everyone depart Austin
1:30 p.m. Arrive back to Thornton International House at Texas State University
NOTE: Stores and route subject to change.