Transportation: Expanding with Austin

Located in the heart of Texas, Austin provides quick mobility within the Capital City and convenient links throughout the Lone Star State. Interstate Highway 35 intersects the city, running from the Mexican border through the U.S. Midwest, while Highways 290 and 183, along with MoPac (Loop 1) and Loop 360, connect the dots in and around the city. The new, larger Austin-Bergstrom International Airport opened in May 1999, making the city available to a host of national and international travelers.

Rail passenger service and bus service are also available, with Amtrak’s train station and the Greyhound Bus Station just off I-35 at FM 2222 connecting passengers to national destinations.

Mass Transit

Capital Metro, in cooperation with The University of Texas, provides free shuttle service to fee-paying students. Available between the campus and many parts of the city, the UT shuttle buses are a convenient way to travel into UT, where parking is often limited. Capital Metro also offers Express Park and Ride with limited-stop access from eight Park and Ride lots, which allows Austinites to relax during their morning and evening commutes Monday through Friday.