Easy Come Easy Go
Getting to Austin
Just 7.5 miles from downtown, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers direct flights to dozens of cities in North America and Europe. Bonus: Passengers can catch live performances daily at several stages around the airport.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA)
- Named “Best Domestic Airport” in the U.S. by Airports Council International.
- Nonstop service to about 70 domestic and internation destinations with 350 daily flights.
- Airport traffic set a new record in 2018 with 15.8 million passengers.
- The $250 billion east terminal expansion will increase the airport’s annual capacity from 12 million to 15 million in 2019.
Airport Transfers
Options for getting from the airport to town and back include:
- Multiple rideshare companies including Uber and Lyft
- SuperShuttle
- Charter services
- Taxi services
- 12+ rental car companies on-site
- Limousine services
- MetroAirport bus with direct service between airport and downtown
Amtrak
The Texas Eagle Line offers service from Chicago arriving on Lamar Boulevard in downtown Austin.
Getting Around Town
Downtown Austin and the convention areas are easy to navigate and very walkable. Numerous options are available for moving a group around by bus or taxi charter.
Capital Metro runs 50+ metro bus routes, eight express routes and 19 University of Texas shuttle routes. Fares are $1.50 for one-trip passes and $2.50 for all-day city-wide passes.
MetroRail Red Line is a commuter train connecting the city of Leander to downtown Austin. There are nine stations located along the 32-mile line. Tickets can be purchased at each station or via the CapMetro mobile app, which features real-time arrival information, maps and schedules. Fares are $3.50 for a single ride or $7 for a day pass. The downtown station is located outside the Austin Convention Center. Visit capmetro.org for more information.
Pedicabs are a fun way to get around in a pedal-powered taxi. Rides are available throughout downtown with licensed drivers offering varying rates. Services are available for conventions.
Walking downtown Austin is easy with Sixth Street, the Warehouse District, Lady Bird Lake and more within steps of many downtown hotels and the Austin Convention Center.
