Uber and Lyft at AUS

What a ride costs from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to the places people go most in Austin, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at AUS

Uber and Lyft pickup: Under the rental car facility behind the Red Garage (Uber labels it the Blue Garage). From baggage claim cross into the Red Garage, go up to Level 2 and follow the walkway across, or ride the free tram from the Red Garage first floor.
Dropoff: Upper-level departures curb of the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
Taxis: Taxis pick up in the same area as ride apps, under the rental car facility behind the Red Garage. The airport lists ATX Co-Op, Central City and zTrip; no flat fare is given.
Self-driving rides: None confirmed as of October 2026. Uber says Waymo rides in Austin are not offered to or from Austin-Bergstrom; Tesla Robotaxi runs in Austin, but no airport pickup point was found.
Train or bus: CapMetro's high-frequency Route 20 bus links the airport with central Austin; a local single ride is $1.25 and a day pass $2.50.

Free trams from both first-floor entrances of the Red Garage save the walk to pickup with luggage.
Using a wheelchair, scooter or crutches? The free Mobility Assistance Zone (7 a.m.-2 a.m.) lets ride apps and taxis collect you closer.
Ride apps and taxis drop off on the upper level, while friends driving you may use either roadway level.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: flyaustin.com, uber.com, uber.com, capmetro.org. .

Prices from AUS by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL
Downtown Austin	15.3 mi	29 min	$41–58	$38–46	$57–81
University of Texas	15.7 mi	26 min	$40–57	$37–46	$56–80
South Congress	12.8 mi	21 min	$35–48	$32–39	$48–68
The Domain	21.7 mi	28 min	$50–71	$46–57	$70–100
Zilker Park	18.1 mi	24 min	$43–61	$40–49	$61–86
East Sixth Street	14.1 mi	21 min	$37–51	$34–41	$51–72
Rainey Street	13.5 mi	20 min	$35–49	$33–40	$49–70
Circuit of the Americas	7.8 mi	16 min	$26–35	$24–29	$35–49
Round Rock	28.1 mi	34 min	$61–87	$56–70	$87–124
Q2 Stadium	19.9 mi	24 min	$46–65	$43–52	$65–92

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. .

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Airport fees at AUS

We have not yet confirmed the rideshare fee at AUS, so our estimates use $4.00, which is typical for large US airports. .

Self-driving rides at AUS

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves AUS today. See where self-driving rides are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from AUS?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from AUS to Downtown Austin at $41–58 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at AUS?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From AUS to Downtown Austin we estimate UberX at $41–58 and Lyft at $38–46.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at AUS?

Most large airports charge rideshare trips a fee of a few dollars. We have not confirmed the exact amount at AUS, so our estimates use a typical $4.00.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from AUS?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at AUS today.