Austin Airport Shuttle
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Our airport shuttle service in Austin, Texas runs 24/7, with private airport transfers to and from AUS, DFW, IAH and Love Field at flat, all-in rates. Catching the first departure of the day? Read our guide to catching an early flight from Austin airport.
How is Your Service Different?
- Any Address - We pick up and drop off at your home, business, hotel or any airport.
- Better - most rides are non-stop and no sharing in a Nice Car, SUV or Shuttle.
- Flexible - we pick you up on your schedule 24/7. It's also always free to change the date or time if your flight changes.
- Safer - we don't leave you at a bus stop, and all our drivers go through nationwide fingerprint background checks.
- Faster - most rides take half the time, because it's just you in the vehicle. No need to stop and wait everywhere.
- Convenient - Door to Door means no need to arrange or pay for a Taxi or Lyft to get home.
- Affordable - once you add it all up, it's the same price or less than other shared ride shuttles for two or more people, or less than Uber with just one person.
Our Daily Schedule (Austin)
What is your daily schedule?
We pick you up on your schedule 24/7, and take you anywhere in Dallas and Fort Worth. Our professional shuttle drivers are normally 5-10 minutes early at your home in Fort Worth and Dallas, or right on time at Dallas Fort Worth. You pick the time we pick you up. Normally 30 minutes after you land is enough time to get your bags and find Prearranged. Heading there from New Braunfels? See our New Braunfels to Austin shuttle page for direct service.
What is my pickup time at DFW?
We normally pick you up 30 minutes after your plane lands for domestic flights, or 45 mins after for international flights. If you don't have bags, you can schedule your pickup time for 15 mins after you land, or 30 mins for international flights with no bags. Heading there from Austin? See our van shuttle service in Texas page for direct service.
What happens if my flight is delayed in Dallas?
Pickup times automatically adjust to 30 minutes after you land if your flight is delayed for domestic flights at DFW, or 45 minutes after you land for international flights. Please let us know as soon as possible if your flight number changes. You can always text us if there is a delay. This is helpful since airlines don't always update things online when they are late. Heading there from Austin? See our Austin to DFW shuttle page for flat-rate service details and online booking.
Need a different leg of the trip? Our Austin To Killeen Shuttle page covers schedules, fares and door-to-door pickup. Need a different leg of the trip? Our Austin To Temple Shuttle page covers schedules, fares and door-to-door pickup.What happens if my flight in Dallas arrives early?
Call or send us a text if you want us to pick you up early at Dallas Fort Worth, and we will let your shuttle driver know that you are ready to be picked up. Otherwise, we will pick you up at the scheduled time on your reservation. If it's hot outside, please wait inside the DFW terminal closest to prearranged until your car or airport shuttle is a minute or so away. Headed to the capital city? The Austin airport shuttle hub covers door-to-door shuttle service across Austin and both area airports.
How soon should I make a reservation?
Although there is no set rule that prevents booking a Austin Shuttle last minute, it's a good idea to make your reservation as soon as possible so a shuttle driver is available and prevent any delays with picking you up. There's no need to confirm again if you've already made a reservation, and received a confirmation email.
How long does it take from Dallas or Fort Worth Texas?
Texas Shuttle trips from Dallas or Fort Worth Texas in normal traffic are about an hour and forty minutes versus three and a half hours on the bus with a bunch of people. Rush hour in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth will normally add 15-45 mins (30 mins on the average). You might think there's no way a bus or another shared ride shuttle company in Dallas or Fort Worth Shuttle would take that long, but they stop and wait 3-5 times to pickup people. Buses and other shuttles also don't leave on your schedule, so you might wait 30 mins - 1.5 hours if the bus is running late. With us it's just you going straight to Fort Worth or Dallas, normally non-stop in a nicer vehicle or shuttle.
What time should I be picked up?
The drive to Fort Worth is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. 3 hours and 30 minutes before your flight is normally enough time if you're going to DFW. Dallas Fort Worth recommends you be there 2 hours early to get through security and find your gate. Boarding in Dallas usually starts 30 mins before your plane takes off. However, one hour and thirty mins is generally okay. Dallas and Fort Worth Shuttle driving takes about 2 hours, then 3 and a half hours before your flight takes off is normally good. You start running the risk that they will give your seat away in Dallas about 40 mins before your flight takes off. Sometimes a little extra time is good and makes your trip to Fort Worth stress free by adjusting for the unexpected.
Private, non-stop and door to door, 24/7 — every driver passes a nationwide fingerprint background check, and date or time changes are always free if your flight moves. Questions? Call (817) 403-6196.
Austin Shuttle Rates at a Glance
Typical totals from completed Austin-corridor trips (September 2025 through September 2026). Rates are for the whole vehicle, door to door — never per person, and mileage-based by address.
- Downtown Austin → AUS: 11 miles, about 22 minutes — our shortest, easiest airport run.
- Austin → Houston: the busiest Austin intercity corridor; typical completed trip around $442, with recent one-ways from about $382.
- Austin metro runs: typical completed Austin-area trip around $424 for the whole vehicle.
- Round trips save more: promo code ONLINE takes 10% off online round-trip bookings.
Your exact fare is calculated instantly from your addresses in the booking tool — no phone calls, no waiting for a quote.
Our Great Company
With more than 100,000 customers and 8 years in business, Texas Shuttle LLC owns Austin Shuttle, and has shuttle drivers all over the State of Texas. The Texas Shuttle serves Austin with direct airport transportation statewide. Heading to Austin? See our Round Rock to Austin shuttle service for direct rides into Austin-Bergstrom.
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Austin Shuttle: Pre-Booked, Door-to-Door Airport Transportation for Central Texas
An Austin shuttle is a pre-booked, flat-rate ground transportation service connecting Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with homes, hotels, and offices across the metro — with an upfront price locked at booking and no surge pricing, ever. Texas Shuttle runs private, non-stop, door-to-door airport transfers 24/7 to and from AUS, DFW, Dallas Love Field, and Houston's IAH at flat, all-in rates. Downtown Austin sits only about 5 miles northwest of AUS — usually a 15–25-minute drive via State Highway 71 and I-35 — so a reserved ride is often the lowest-stress way to start or end a trip.
Last updated: 2026. Pickup windows, service details, and contact numbers verified against current Austin service information.
Below, you'll find how airport pickups work at AUS, which vehicle options you can choose, what to expect on the day of your trip, how shuttles stack up against rideshare and taxis, and answers to the questions travelers ask most.
Serving Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
AUS — built on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, southeast of downtown and the Texas Capitol — is Central Texas's only major commercial airport. Curbs, baggage claim, and rideshare lots all get crowded fast, especially during festival season, which is why pre-arranged pickup is the smoother play.
How Do I Get from Austin Airport to Downtown Austin?
The simplest answer: a pre-booked shuttle meets you at the curb and drives you straight to your door. The run from AUS to downtown is about 5 miles northwest and typically takes 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on State Highway 71 (the Bergstrom Expressway) and I-35, with US-183 as the alternate toward North Austin. SuperShuttle and ExecuCar rides drop directly at downtown hotels in the Convention Center district, the Warehouse District, the Rainey Street area, the 2nd Street District, and along Congress Avenue near the Capitol — no transfers, no dragging luggage two blocks from a remote lot.
What Happens When Your Flight Lands
Schedule your pickup window around your bags:
- Domestic flight, checked bags: your driver is normally scheduled 30 minutes after landing — usually enough time to deplane and collect luggage.
- International flight: 45 minutes after landing, allowing for customs and a bigger baggage claim.
- No checked bags: 15 minutes after a domestic landing, or 30 minutes for international.
If your flight is delayed, your pickup automatically shifts to 30 minutes after you actually land (45 for international) — no phone call, no rebooking.
Austin Shuttle Service Options: Which Ride Should You Choose?
Texas Shuttle provides private, non-stop transportation — the vehicle is yours, and it leaves on your schedule, not a fixed route. Pick the option that fits your group and luggage:
| Option | Best for | Price predictability | Pickup | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked private shuttle (sedan, SUV, or Sprinter van) | Families, groups, heavy luggage | Flat, all-inclusive rate locked at booking | Door-to-door, on your schedule, 24/7 | Reserve early for SXSW and ACL weekends |
| ExecuCar executive sedan or SUV (black car) | Business travel, curbside AUS arrivals | Upfront, pre-booked rate | Curbside; you should receive a message from your driver on arrival | Call 512-929-3900 x2 if you haven't heard from your driver |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Short-notice trips at quiet hours | Surges during SXSW, ACL, F1 weekend, and UT football — fares can double or triple | App-based pickup lots at AUS | Long queues and surge multipliers at peak times |
| Taxi | Immediate curbside departures | Metered — the fare moves with traffic | Taxi queue outside baggage claim | Rate climbs in stop-and-go I-35 traffic |
| Rental car | Multi-day trips outside central Austin | Daily rate plus fees, fuel, and parking | Shuttle to the rental facility | Overkill if you're staying near the Convention Center |
Every option is legitimate — the right one depends on your trip. If predictability matters (a 6 a.m. departure, a red-eye arrival, a corporate itinerary), the flat-rate, pre-booked shuttle usually wins.
What to Expect When You Book an Austin Shuttle
How Do I Get an Accurate Quote?
Quotes come from a handful of details: pickup address, destination, date and time, flight number, passenger count, and vehicle choice. Because each ride is priced as one flat, all-inclusive trip, you know the full price before you confirm — no meter, no multiplier. Round trips save you 10% compared with two one-way bookings. Questions about a multi-stop itinerary or a group? Sales staff answer at (817) 403-6196, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. CST.
On the Day of Your Trip
- On-schedule pickups: professional drivers normally arrive 5–10 minutes early at your home and right on time at the airport.
- Vetted drivers: every driver passes a nationwide fingerprint background check.
- Truly flexible scheduling: service runs 24/7, so early departures and late-night arrivals are standard, not exceptions.
- Direct routing: private, non-stop, door to door — no looping past three other hotels before yours.
Arriving at AUS in an ExecuCar?
ExecuCar executive sedan and SUV service uses curbside pickup. When you land, you should receive a message from your driver with their location. If you haven't heard from your driver by the time of your arrival, call 512-929-3900 x2 and dispatch will connect you.
Do You Offer Private Airport Transportation to and from Austin Airport?
Yes — that's the core of the service. Private, non-stop, door-to-door rides run 24/7 between AUS and any address in the Austin area, and the same flat-rate model covers longer hauls: private transfers to and from DFW, Dallas Love Field, and IAH at all-inclusive rates. Because the vehicle is yours alone, departure time is your call — no waiting for a shared van to fill up or a bus running on someone else's timetable.
Shuttle Service for SXSW, ACL, F1 Weekend, and UT Football
AUS absorbs a steady flood of event traffic every year: South by Southwest each spring, Austin City Limits at Zilker Park in the fall, Formula 1's United States Grand Prix weekend at Circuit of the Americas, and home Saturdays for Texas Longhorn football. During those windows, demand on rideshare apps spikes and surge pricing hits hard — fares can double or triple exactly when you need a ride most.
A pre-booked shuttle locks your price at booking, so an F1 Sunday farewell or an ACL Friday arrival costs what you were quoted — not what an algorithm decides in the moment. Headed to the race itself? Our COTA F1 shuttle page covers dedicated USGP transportation to Circuit of the Americas, southeast of the city off SH 130.
Other Airports We Serve Near AUS
AUS is the home airport, but it isn't the only one Central Texans fly through. Texas Shuttle operates private airport transfers 24/7 to DFW, Dallas Love Field, and IAH at flat, all-in rates — handy when an itinerary or fare routes you through North Texas or Houston. Starting farther up I-35? Our DFW to Waco shuttle and Waco to DFW shuttle pages cover direct airport pickups along the corridor. If you're flying out of DFW, plan on that airport's recommendation to arrive two hours before a domestic departure, and build drive time in accordingly.
Austin Shuttle Service Area: Where We Drive
Downtown hotel districts are the most common destination, but the map is wider:
- Greater Austin: door-to-door pickups across the metro, including Round Rock shuttle service with 24/7 airport runs.
- The I-35 corridor: Austin to Waco shuttle runs north, and the 79-mile drive south — see our Austin to San Antonio drive miles guide.
- Downtown drops: the Convention Center district, Warehouse District, Rainey Street area, 2nd Street District, and Congress Avenue near the Capitol.
For more on luggage, vehicle types, and scheduling, the Austin airport shuttle page covers door-to-door rides to Bergstrom 24/7.
How Is a Pre-Booked Shuttle Different from Rideshare or Shared Vans?
- Price: your rate is quoted upfront and doesn't move. Rideshare pricing is dynamic, and a shared van's lower per-seat fare comes with a trade-off — other passengers and their schedules.
- Time: private, non-stop, door to door. Shared-ride vans typically stop three to five times per trip, and fixed-route buses can leave you waiting 30 minutes to an hour and a half when one runs late.
- Accountability: your reservation includes your flight number, so a delayed arrival moves your pickup automatically instead of stranding you in a rebooking queue.
Why Choose a Local Austin Shuttle Company?
SuperShuttle service in Austin is provided by Carter Transportation, a women-owned, locally operated company that has delivered service to the Austin area since 1999. That local experience shows up on the road: knowing how SH 71 backs up at 5 p.m., how I-35 construction shifts traffic, and when the SH 130 toll route beats a downtown jam on race weekend. As part of the SuperShuttle and ExecuCar network — the airport transportation leader serving more than 85 airport locations worldwide — the operation pairs hometown drivers with national booking infrastructure and 24/7 support.
Frequently Asked Questions About Austin Shuttle Service
Is an airport shuttle cheaper than a taxi from Austin Airport?
Often, yes — especially on pre-booked trips. A shuttle's flat, all-inclusive rate is locked before you ride, while a taxi meter runs with traffic and rideshare fares surge during festivals. Exact savings vary by distance, vehicle, and time of day, so compare your upfront shuttle quote against a taxi estimate for your specific trip rather than relying on a generic number.
How much does an Austin shuttle cost?
Pricing is per trip, not per seat, and every quote is an upfront, all-inclusive estimate turned exact rate based on your pickup address, destination, time, and vehicle. Instead of publishing numbers that won't match your actual trip, we give you the full price during booking — with no surge pricing at any hour — and round trips save 10%.
What happens if my flight into AUS is delayed?
Nothing on your end. Pickup times automatically adjust to 30 minutes after you land for domestic flights, or 45 minutes after international arrivals, so a late flight doesn't cost you your ride.
When should I schedule my pickup after landing at AUS?
Schedule 30 minutes after landing for a domestic flight with checked bags, 45 minutes for international, 15 minutes for a domestic flight with carry-ons only, or 30 minutes for international with no checked bags. Those windows are normally enough time to deplane, collect bags, and reach the curb.
Do you provide service outside Austin city limits?
Yes — door-to-door across the metro, including Round Rock, plus private transfers connecting AUS, DFW, Love Field, and IAH, and shuttle runs along the I-35 corridor between Austin, Waco, and the 79-mile route toward San Antonio.
How far in advance should I book for SXSW or F1 weekend?
As early as you can. Pre-booking locks in your vehicle and your flat rate before demand spikes; during festival weekends, rideshare availability shrinks and surge pricing can double or triple fares. There's no downside to reserving early — itinerary changes are handled through dispatch.
Book Your Austin Shuttle
Ready to lock in a flat rate? Reserve online 24/7 for door-to-door service to or from AUS — or any Texas airport on our map. Have questions about a group trip, a corporate account, or a multi-city itinerary? Call sales at (817) 403-6196, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. CST, and get a straight answer plus an exact, all-inclusive quote before you pay anything.