Transport at AUS
14 ways to get to and from Austin: City bus · Carshare pickup · Intercity coach · Regional coach connection · Courtesy shuttles · Regional connector bus · Rideshare · Branded airport bus service · Consolidated rental center bus · Shared-ride van · Metered city cabs · Pre-booked rideshare.
Options
14
Modes
12
City bus
2 options
~Airport to downtown typically 45–60 minutes according to multiple rider reports.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/13g0r9q/capital_metro_bus_20_airport_to_downtown/]
$1.25 one-way local fare as reported by users matching CapMetro local bus pricing.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/165z7sk/cheapest_way_downtown_from_aus/]
Carshare pickup
1 option
~.50
.50
Intercity coach
1 option
~.50
.50
Regional coach connection
1 option
~.50
.50
Courtesy shuttles
1 option
~.50
Reviewers commonly describe airport‑area hotel shuttles as free for guests.[https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g30196-i229-k11570245-Austin_Texas.html]
Regional connector bus
1 option
~.50
.50
Rideshare
2 options
~Drive time AUS–downtown often 15–25 minutes outside rush hour based on rider reports.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/12ey8kw/best_option_from_aus_to_downtown/]
Typical non‑surge AUS–downtown reported around $25–35; surge can push it to $50–70 during major events.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/b1lf3c/sxsw_airport_uberlyft_prices/]
Branded airport bus service
1 option
~Approximately 30 minutes airport–downtown off‑peak, stretching to about 40–45 minutes during rush hour according to rider reports.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/15y2k2p/how_to_get_from_austin_airport_to_downtown/]
$1.25 one-way; riders confirm it uses standard CapMetro local fare.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/165z7sk/cheapest_way_downtown_from_aus/]
Consolidated rental center bus
1 option
~FlyerTalk users estimate 5–10 minutes on the shuttle between terminal and rental center.[https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/texas/1876120-austin-bergstrom-airport-car-rental-experiences.html]
.50
Shared-ride van
1 option
~.50
.50
Metered city cabs
1 option
~Cab ride times to downtown similar to rideshare, about 15–25 minutes in light traffic according to user descriptions.[https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/12ey8kw/best_option_from_aus_to_downtown/]
One Yelp user reported around $35 plus tip from AUS to downtown.[https://www.yelp.com/biz/austin-berglstrom-airport-taxi-austin]
Pre-booked rideshare
1 option
~.50
.35