Fares from Waco Regional to downtown usually run $15–$25
Uber runs out of the Main Terminal at Waco Regional Airport (ACT), and most rides into central Waco land in the $15–$25 range before tip. That’s typically for a 10–15 minute trip to spots near Baylor or downtown, depending on traffic on Lake Shore Drive and Business 77.
Once you land at ACT, walk out of the Main Terminal’s single baggage claim door and head to the general curb; there’s no separate rideshare zone. Drivers usually pull up in the first lane near the short-term parking signs, so watch your app map closely and match the license plate before you load bags.
Uber coverage at ACT is best during the daytime window from roughly 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., when multiple cars usually sit within a 5–10 minute ETA. Very early mornings and late nights after 11:00 p.m. can mean 15–20 minute waits or no cars at all, especially outside Baylor football or graduation weekends.
Request your ride only after the plane doors open or you’re walking off the jet bridge; ACT’s small size means you reach the curb in about 3 minutes. If you call too early, drivers sometimes loop the one-way airport road and cancel after a 5-minute wait, which can trigger a small cancellation fee.
Standard UberX works for most travelers with one checked bag and a carry-on, but if you’re hauling two or more checked bags or ski-style gear, step up to UberXL in the app. XL trips to downtown Waco often run $25–$40, depending on surge pricing and exact drop-off around I-35.
Watch fares around big events at McLane Stadium; surge can double base prices right after a game ends. If you can, wait 20–30 minutes before requesting, or walk a block or two away from the tightest pickup zones near the stadium to see if pricing drops.
One last tip: save your driver’s contact info in the Uber app if you clicked with them; in smaller markets like Waco, the same driver might be around for your return ride back to ACT, and a quick in-app message 20–30 minutes before you need to leave town can help you time pickup cleanly.