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Taxi from AUS to Downtown Austin

The taxi ride from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Downtown Austin covers roughly 13.4 km of driving in 32 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($35.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
8.3 mi
Free-flow time
32m
Typical taxi (band)
$35.00 – $38.50
Median estimate
$35.00
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AUS → Downtown Austin

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AUS taxi questions

How much is a taxi from AUS to Downtown Austin?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $35.00 before tip (source: Austin Code Department — Vehicle for Hire). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $35.00–$38.50 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from AUS?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Austin’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at AUS?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Austin taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Austin. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Austin Code Department — Vehicle for Hire.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Austin Code Department — Vehicle for Hire’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-12.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Austin Code Department — Vehicle for Hire

Last verified
April 12, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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