AUS · Layover Guide
Austin
Stop in Austin.
30 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
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min to center
bus- 01Capital Metro Bus 20 (35-45 min to downtown, $1.25)
- 02Rideshare/Taxi (15-20 min to downtown, $20-30)
- 03Rental car (convenient for exploring beyond downtown)
- 01Stroll South Congress Avenue for vintage shops, murals, and food trailers
- 02Catch live music at a Sixth Street honky-tonk or Continental Club
- 03Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake downtown
- 04Explore the Texas State Capitol and its surrounding grounds
- 05Taste legendary Texas BBQ at Franklin, la Barbecue, or Terry Black's
Experiences in Austin
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Bounce Luggage Storage
Multiple downtown locations
$6/bag
5 min walk
LuggageHero
Downtown shops and hotels
$6/bag
5 min walk
Hilton Austin
Downtown Congress Avenue
$89/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Capital Metro Bus 20
Downtown
Runs every 30 min, connects to downtown transit center
40 min
$1.25
Uber/Lyft
Downtown
Pickup at ground transportation level
18 min
$22.00
SuperShuttle/Shared Van
Downtown hotels
Shared ride service with multiple stops
35 min
$14.00
Austin Explorer Pass
2 attractions including boat tours, museums, and experiences
Good for short visits; upgrade to 3-4 attractions for longer layovers
$49
per day
At the airport
- 01Live music performances throughout terminals daily
- 02Salt Lick BBQ and Tacodeli in terminal
- 03Local Austin artwork and murals
- 04Outdoor observation deck with rocking chairs
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