Getting around Town

Navigating in, around and through Austin can be easy if you understand that the roads here do not always follow a logical pattern. First of all major roads usually have more than one name (example: Mo-Pac aka. Loop 1). Next we have a new airport that is NOT located on Airport Road, because that is the road that the old airport still sits on. Not to mention that Austin has a road that run North/South and East/West (example: Research Blvd aka 183, Anderson Lane, Bell Boulevard & Ed Bluestein Boulevard, depends which part of town you are in). Now are you confused? OK let's start with how do you get to Austin. One way is fly...or take a cab.
Planes Trains Automobiles	Buses Taxi's Bicycle
Planes With the 1999 opening of the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport airline travel in and out of Austin has become much easier. The airport is not a hub for any major airline (yet!) so you might have to make one stop on your flight. The new airport has tons of parking, including a covered garage (at $16 per day), several remote lots. The remote lots offer a free shuttle service to and from the terminals – make sure you pay attention to which lot you park in. Inside the airport the terminal area boasts an array of restaurants and gift stores. Even the music you hear over the speaker system is available for sale At the Austin City Limits store.
Airlines
American Airline flight information: 800-223-5436 reservations: 800-433-7300
Continental Airline flight information: 800-784-4444 reservations: 800-231-0856
Delta Airline flight information: 800-325-1999 reservations: 800-221-1212
Northwest Airlines flight information: 800-441-1818 reservations: 800-225-2525
Southwest Airlines flight information: 800-435-9792 reservations: 800-435-9792
TWA flight information: 800-893-5436 reservations: 800-221-2000
United Airlines flight information: 800-241-6522 reservations: 800-241-6522

Trains	back to the top
Amtrak 250 North Lamar Blvd. Reservations:				(512)476-5684 (800)872-7245
Hill Country Flyer				(512)477-8468
Steam powered excursion train that operates March through December
Hill Country Flyer - from Cedar Park to Burnet
River City Flyer - Downtown Austin
San Gabriel Flyer - Cedar Park to Liberty Hill
Twilight Flyer - Cedar Park to Liberty Hill
Zilker Eagle Train operates in Zilker Park				(512)478-8167
Hours: year round 10:00am - dusk Admission: Adult $1.25; children $1.00

& Automobiles	back to the top
All cars must have current liability insurance in the State of Texas. Additionally, all cars must maintain a current tax tag and proof of passing a yearly inspection. How the roads run South of the river = S. address, North of the river = N. address. Downtown east/west streets are numbers beginning at the river. The streets also named for trees (you will hear these streets referred to by the street number). 1st street - the exception to the rule - it is known as Cesar Chavez 2nd street - Live Oak Street 3rd street - Cypress Street 4th street - Cedar Street 5th street - Pine Street 6th street - Pecan Street (as in the Pecan Street Festival) 7th street - Bois de Arc Street 8th street - Hickory Street 9th street - Ash Street 10th street - Mulberry Street 11th street - Mesquite Street The North/South streets are named for rivers in Texas in the order that they flow thought the state (except Congress) Sabine, Red River, Neches, Trinity, San Jacinto, Brazos, Colorado, Lavaca, Guadalupe, San Antonio, Nueces and Rio Grande Other Street Names: Highway 183 - is also known as Research Blvd, in Northwest Austin, Ed Bluestein Blvd. (between Hwy 290 and Hwy 71), Anderson Lane and Bell Boulevard FM 2222 - Also known as Bull Creek Blvd., Northland Drive, Koenig Lane & 290 (as it leads out of town towards Houston) RM 2244 - Bee Caves Road Ben White - Hwy 71 and 290 RR 620 - Marshall Ford Road FM 1325 - Mo-Pac (Hwy/Loop 1), Burnet Road, Louis Henna Guadalupe - The Drag (the section closest to the University of Texas campus) Suggestion purchase a glove box size map and keep it with you until you get used to the layout of the city

Don’t forget…Buses			back to the top
Capital Metro
HINT - All Capital Metro buses are equipped with bicycle racks on the front of the buses
Customer Service Center 106 East 8th Street	(512) 389-7475 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm
Rideline Bus schedule information	(512) 474-1200
Ridefinders van & car pool matching	(512) 477-7433
Special Transit Service door to door service for the disabled	(512) 478-9647
Fares:
One way fixed route One way express	Adult 50 cents Adult $1
Children age 6 & younger All other students	Free half-price
The service is also Free to University of Texas Students (part of the University registration fee), Senior Citizens 65 and older, people with special needs (must apply for a pass through Capital Metro), and Free to everyone on Ozone Action Days
'Dillo	(512) 474-1200
Ever seen a Dillo? The Austin Dillo's are trolley cars that run set routes in the downtown area. Rides on the Dillo are FREE to everyone. Depending on the route you take, the Dillo runs along the UT campus, pass the State offices or along 6th Street. Several free parking lots are available to allow you to park and ride a Dillo.
Congress 'Dillo: leaves from the park and ride lot at the City Coliseum (Barton Springs Rd. & Riverside), and provides circular service to downtown, the State Capitol Complex and the University of Texas. Call for schedule.
Old Pecan Street (6th Street) 'Dillo: leaves from Austin High School Park & Ride (Mo-Pac & 1st street), provides service along 5th, 6th and 7th street. Call for schedule.

Taxi's		back to the top
The taxi service with the most vehicles in Austin is Yellow Checker Cab Co. (512) 452-9999

riding your bike	back to the top
The Capital Metro buses all come equipped with bike racks on the front of the buses. Always obey traffic and safety laws while riding your bike.

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