Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the high-tech gateway to the Live Music Capital of the World, SXSW, and Formula 1 at Circuit of the Americas. The CapMetro Route 20 bus offers a direct ride into Downtown Austin for just $1.25 USD.
Downtown Austin (Congress Ave, 6th St, Convention Center) is 18 km (11 miles) northwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). CapMetro Route 20 bus runs every 15 minutes directly downtown for only $1.25 USD (35 mins). For direct door-to-door transit, Uber and Lyft cost $24–$38 USD (18–25 mins) from the dedicated rideshare staging area in the rental car garage.
AUS consists of the main Barbara Jordan Terminal and the smaller South Terminal (serving Allegiant and Frontier, accessible only via a separate highway entrance on US-183). Ground transportation is located outside baggage claim.
Ensure you know whether your flight arrives at the Barbara Jordan Terminal or the South Terminal (which is 15 minutes away around the perimeter of the airfield). Free shuttles connect the two terminals.
Uber and Lyft pick up on the ground floor of the Rental Car Facility across the pedestrian walkway. Curbside taxis operate 24/7. CapMetro Route 20 runs until approximately 23:30.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / Lyft pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.