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Travel Information

Traveling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is around 13 miles south of the Jackson School of Geosciences

Transportation to and from the airport is possible using:

(1) Public Transport (Metro 100 Bus: Airport Flyer) – ~$1.25,  every 30 mins on the hour and the half hour – goes from airport to campus.

(2) Ride Sharing companies such as FARE and RideAustin – ~20$, ~20 minutes;

(3) Supershuttle – ~25$, ~20 minutes. Need to reserve online to avoid waiting at the airport;

(4) Rental Cars (Avis, Budget, Enterprise) – Depends on the company and insurance;

(5) Taxis – ~30$, ~20 minutes

Further information regarding the above list is available from the ground transportation page on the airport website.

Getting around Austin

Public transportation

Austin has an excellent public transportation system that includes the CapMetro buses and the Metrorail Train.  Plan your trip and purchase day or week passes on the Metro website.

Ride sharing

Please note: Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are currently not available in Austin.

Other ride sharing companies, however, are available: RideAustin and FARE are the most common ones used. Wingz is also popular for rides to and from the airport.

To access the rideshare companies, you will have to download the app(s) on your smartphones.

Bicycle rentals

Austin is also a very bicycle friendly city.  Some options for bicycle rentals (B-Cycle and Splinster have locations on UT campus):

Austin Bike Rentals and Tours

Barton Bike Rental and Tours

Austin B-Cycle

Splinster

Accommodation

We have reserved room blocks at two hotels. We  encourage you to book at one of these hotels for discounted rates.
La Quinta Inn Capitol – Reserve by calling 1-866-527-1498 and identifying yourself as a KR8 Conference member, reservation block #09071729
Rates from $99/night
Location: just a 1.2 mile walk to the Jackson School of Geosciences

Hampton Inn & Suites – The University of Texas – Reserve by following the link to our group reservation page.
Rates from $209/night
Location: just a 0.7 mile walk to the Jackson School of Geosciences

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