Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal

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Passenger Drop-Off

AUS is busy! Both the upper and lower level roadways are open for passenger drop-off. People dropping passengers off are encouraged to use whichever level has the least amount of congestion. Passengers getting dropped off on the lower level/arrivals can take the elevator, escalator or stairs up to ticketing and TSA security. 

If you require assistance, such as wheelchair service or an escort to your gate, please provide advance notice to your airline; they will assist you through the airport and the screening queue line. Visit our Accessibility page for more information.

Park at AUS

Customers can choose from Economy Lot parking or one of our two parking garages. To see real-time parking availability, rates, and to book a parking spot ahead of time, visit ABIAParking.com. On-site parking at AUS is managed by ABIA Parking.

AUS Cell Phone Waiting Lot

The Barbara Jordan Terminal cell phone lot is available 24/7 for drivers waiting to pick up arriving passengers and is located at 2901 Spirit of Texas Drive. Learn more about amenities and vendors at the AUS Cell Phone Waiting lot. 

You can also monitor flight arrival/departure times on your phone or device.

Transit/Bus Service  

CapMetro is Austin's public transportation provider, operating buses, MetroRail, and more. Passengers traveling to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport can take Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20. For more information, visit CapMetro.org or call 512-474-1200.

Rideshare and Taxis 

Rideshare and taxi drop-off for passengers flying out use the upper level/departures curbside for passenger drop-off. 

Rideshare and taxi pick-up for passengers flying into Austin is located under the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, just north or behind the Red Garage. View a map of rideshare pick-up from baggage claim.

Taxis

• ATX Co-Op Taxi: 512-333-5555
• Central City Taxi:  512-400-4044
• Z-Trip: 512-452-9999 

Accessible rideshare pick-up

For passengers with mobility assistive devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, or crutches, or those who need additional mobility assistance, the Mobility Assistance Zone is free and open daily 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, taxis and rideshares. Please visit our Accessibility webpage to learn about the Mobility Assistance Zone.

Take the tram to rideshare pick-up

AUS has 2 tram services for passengers to easily get to the rental car facility and rideshare/tax pick-up areas:

• Red Garage First Floor to Rideshare Tram
  • The rideshare tram picks travelers up from both entrances of the Red Garage on the first floor. The first floor of the Red Garage is easily accessible from Baggage Claim.
  • View a video on how to get to the Red Garage First Floor to Rideshare Tram from Baggage Claim.
  • View the Red Garage First Floor to Rideshare Tram pick-up locations on the AUS digital map.
• Mobility Tram Pilot - Red Garage Third Floor to Rental Car Facility & Rideshare Tram
  • The Mobility Tram is located on the third floor of the Red Garage – just across the pedestrian walkway from the departures/upper level of the terminal. This tram takes travelers across the Red Garage to the Rental Car Facility entrance and offers another easy way to access rideshare pick-up. From the Rental Car Facility front doors, take the elevator or stairwell to your left down to the second floor for rideshare pick-up.
  • Hours of operation (subject to change): Every day (Mon–Sun) from 8:00 am–8:00 pm (CST)
  • View the Mobility Tram pick-up location on the AUS digital map.