Public transport to the city centre is provided by bus line 20, which takes approximately 35 minutes, and 1,30 usd (line 5) and 2,60 usd (line 7).
A more convenient form of transport is the many car rental companies, taxis or the mobile apps Uber and Lyft.
Car rental
Most tourists heading to Austin will already rent a car at the airport and set off on a road-trip around Texas. A car won't be a significant problem for getting around the city either.
The rental car center is in the parking garage directly across from the Barbara Johnson Terminal, which houses many different rental car companies. If you arrive at the South Terminal, you'll need to use the free shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes to get to the car rentals.
Car rental prices for a week in high season are around 250 usd.
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Taxi
Official taxis have stands right outside the terminals and there are always plenty of them.
There are plenty of taxis in Austin, including at the airport. The price therefore varies according to the current traffic situation.
On average, you'll pay about 35 usd.
Ride-sharing apps
Ride-sharing apps like Uber, Lyft, Wingz, and Wridz can also provide rides to Austin Airport.
The station is in the second line behind the official taxis.
The prices for these mobile apps are usually cheaper than regular taxis and are around 25 usd.
Public transportation
Austin does not have a subway or rail system, and only buses serve as public transportation here.
There is one bus line to the airport, which only goes to the main "Barbara Johnson Terminal".
If you are flying from the South Terminal, you must take a taxi or drive to the main terminal and then take the free shuttle bus. This runs every 20 minutes and the journey time is approximately 20 minutes
The airport is served by the Line 20 bus, which runs right through downtown Austin and continues on to the northeast of the city.
- Price - 1,25 usd
- Frequency - 15 minutes
- Travel time - 25 minutes
- Last bus from the airport - 11:30 p.m.
- First bus to airport (Riverside/Congress) - 5:23 a.m. (up to 6:34 a.m. on weekends)
- Timetable and map: capmetro.org/route=20
Purchase your ticket with exact cash from the bus driver or via the Umo mobile app. You can also purchase a day pass through the mobile app for 2,50 usd (valid only on the calendar day and not 24 hours)
For official information, current ticket prices and connection search, visit capmetro.org.
