CapMetro Route 20: Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Downtown for $1.25
Taking an Uber or Lyft from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) into Downtown Austin routinely costs between $35 and $60 during peak travel windows. CapMetro Route 20 (Manor Rd / Riverside) runs directly from the terminal curb into the city center for just $1.25.
Route 20 Quick Facts
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| One-Way Fare | $1.25 (Exact cash or CapMetro Amp App) |
| Departures | Every 15 minutes (Daily) |
| Service Hours | Approx. 05:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Travel Time to 4th & Lavaca | 32 to 40 minutes (traffic dependent) |
| Luggage Policy | Full-sized suitcases permitted in wide aisles |
Step-by-Step: Finding the Bus Stop at AUS Airport
- Retrieve your bags at the lower Baggage Claim level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal (3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719).
- Exit through Terminal Doors 1 or 2 and cross the marked crosswalk under the neon walkway canopy.
- Head directly toward the ground transportation island and locate CapMetro Bus Stop #5958.
- Look for the blue-and-silver CapMetro bus displaying "20 Inbound to Downtown / UT" on its digital header.
Luggage Handling Note
Route 20 buses do not have an undercarriage storage compartment. Carry your suitcases on board and position them in the designated open multipurpose areas across from the middle exit doors.