Compare your options
Typical cost and journey time from Austin Airport into downtown Austin.
CapMetro bus 20
CheapestCost
$1.25
Time
30–40 min to downtown
- Hours
- About 5am–midnight, every 15 min
- Where to find it
- Lower level, outside baggage claim (follow 'Public Transit').
Taxi
FastestCost
About $35–45 + tip
Time
15–30 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Ground transportation plaza, lower level.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $25–40
Time
15–30 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Rideshare zone on the lower level of the parking garage.
Our pick
Rideshare is the most popular choice; prices jump during SXSW and big events, when the bus is a good fallback.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Austin Airport.
What's the cheapest way from Austin Airport to downtown Austin?
CapMetro bus 20: $1.25, taking 30–40 min to downtown.
How much is a taxi from AUS to downtown Austin?
About $35–45 + tip. The ride takes 15–30 min.
What hours does the CapMetro bus 20 run?
About 5am–midnight, every 15 min.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at Austin Airport?
Rideshare zone on the lower level of the parking garage. Expect to pay about $25–40.
Where do I catch the CapMetro bus 20?
Lower level, outside baggage claim (follow 'Public Transit').
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