How To Get From Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Downtown

Option 1: CapMetro 20 Manor Road/Riverside Bus

Travel time: 35 minutes
Austin’s Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) offers 20 Manor Road/Riverside bus directly to downtown. Running every 15 minutes this bus departs from the iconicblue neon guitar bus stop outside the Lower Level by baggage claim. Once you cross the Colorado River you’ll ride along Lavaca Street through the heart of downtown Austin.
Consider purchasing CapMetro Reloadable Fare Card, Austin’s integrated fare card to the city.
Fare for METRO is $1.25.

Travel time: 15 minutes
Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $25-30 for a ride.